Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs

Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is a new senior leadership position within the Sharjah Education Academy.The purpose of the position is to provide academic, intellectual, and strategic leadership to shape and guide SEA’s mission and growth.

The DVC Academic will ensure, through SEA’s three Deans (Education, Continuous Professional Learning and Research) that the Academy’s research and educational outputs are academically rigorous, socially relevant, and regionally transformative.

This role is responsible for overseeing all academic affairs, including academic planning, curriculum development, faculty matters, the quality of teaching, learning and research and institutional partnerships.

The DVC (Academic) reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor and works collaboratively with other senior administrators and academic leaders to develop and implement the Academy’s strategic vision and plan.

The incumbent will be an established and dynamic academic leader with a strong track record in research and policy development as well as have a deep understanding of teacher and school education. They will play a pivotal role in driving SEA’s impact on education transformation nationally and within the GCC region.

Key Responsibilities Include

Strategic Academic Leadership:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Academys academic strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall institutional goals in collaboration with the Academy’s Executive.
• Plan sustainable new programs aligned with the Academy’s vision and mission. Create foundations for growth and diversification in and through new markets, new initiatives, courses and relationships.
  
  

• Line management and leadership of the Dean of Education, Dean of Continuous Professional Learning and Dean of Research.
  
  

• Oversee academic planning processes, including curriculum development, program review, assessment of learning outcomes, accreditation and the Academy’s research performance and strategy
  
  

• Lead faculty workforce planning, recruitment, development, and performance, and fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment.
  
  

• Promote excellence in teaching and learning practices, supporting faculty in pedagogical innovation, and ensuring a high-quality student learning experience.
  
  

• Develop and implement academic policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across the Academy and an excellent student experience.
  
  

• Monitor academic accreditation and quality assurance processes through the Dean of Education.
  
  

• Promote a vibrant research culture, supporting and mentoring faculty in their research endeavours.
  
  

• Manage the academic budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support academic priorities.
  
  

• Represent the Academy’s academic interests in internal and external forums, advocating for academic excellence and innovation.
  
  

• Significant experience in a senior academic leadership role, such as Dean or Head of Faculty/School.
  
  

• A strong academic record in teaching research and scholarship.
  
  

• Ability to develop and implement strategic academic plans, aligning academic priorities with institutional goals.
  
  

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, students, and administrators.
  
  

• A thorough understanding of higher education policies, regulations, best practices and contemporary research and practice in teacher education.
  
  

• A passion for promoting academic excellence, innovation, and student success.
  
  

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Please submit these documents to careers@sea.ac.ae