Description

You will lead academic strategy, oversee program quality, and drive research and thought leadership at ALU. This role ensures globally competitive programs and fosters innovation and entrepreneurship across the institution.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DBA, or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Extensive leadership experience (10+ years) in senior higher education roles.
• Proven track record in academic strategy, program leadership, and institutional development.
• Recognized scholarly contributions including publications and research outputs.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum innovation, and pedagogy.
• Strong expertise in business development and market positioning of academic products and services.
• Proven ability to navigate complexity and lead across multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive integration of industry trends and global best practices into academic almanac, ensuring offerings remain relevant, competitive, and distinctive.
• Support with oversight of academic program quality, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Product and Delivery teams to ensure curriculum, pedagogy, and student experience achieve high impact.
• Champion academic innovation by embedding new approaches, technologies, and pedagogies into teaching and learning.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with accreditation bodies, regulators, and strategic partners.
• Coordinate applied research efforts that inform and enrich curriculum design, industry engagement, and student experience.
• Facilitate collaboration with internal and external experts to develop research agendas.
• Act as a brand ambassador by representing ALU in conferences, forums, and public discourse.
• Identify and secure external funding opportunities to support research and academic initiatives.
• Provide strategic oversight for academic program execution across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education.
• Ensure pedagogy and methodology are consistently applied and evolve to maintain academic rigor and market relevance.
• Participate in and recommend ALU signature events and program-specific events.
• Serve as faculty professor and teach courses aligned with expertise.
• Promote the University and support building a strong pipeline of qualified faculty.
• Train and develop high-quality faculty with strong research and teaching capabilities.
• Provide mentorship and career development opportunities for faculty.
• Evaluate postgraduate faculty performance and promote excellence in teaching, research, and thought leadership.
• Lead the concepts, strategies and operational success of specific units including Centre for Entrepreneurship, School of Business, Centre for Reimagine Africa.
• Lead the Business Development agenda, ensuring academic products and services are well-positioned.
• Serve as the Custodian of the Entrepreneurship Ethos.
• Ensure Executive Education is designed and delivered at global standards.