Deputy President - Vacancy
The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) seeks to identify an experienced professional to fill the position of Deputy President to head the Academic Affairs Division.
Position Description
Under the direction of the President, the Deputy President provides overall direction of academic support services for development and implementation of standards, policies, procedures and regulations to govern the delivery of the University’s academic programmes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Deputy President is responsible for overseeing the overall academic integrity of the institution. He/she serves on the University’s leadership team and works with the President, Vice Presidents, and Deans of the academic programs, the University Council, Academic Board and Committees to carry out the mission of the University. The Deputy President represents the University to stakeholders in a manner determined by the President. In his/her role as Deputy President he/she is responsible for all operations of the University related to academic leadership, curriculum, personnel management for the academic division (in conjunction with the Vice President, Human Resources and Administration), and budget planning and fiscal management for the Academic Division. The Deputy President supports and works in partnership with the college/faculty governance system. On all issues stated, the Deputy President reports directly to the President of the University and deputizes for him in his absence.
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES ARE:
- Provides leadership and vision for all academic programmes, academic programme planning and development, educational policy, programme assessment, college/faculty evaluation and college/faculty development
- Advises and makes recommendations to the Academic Board, as appropriate on matters relating to education, education policy and strategy at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Chairs the Teaching and Learning Committee which is aimed at fostering and encouraging the promotion of best practice in teaching and learning throughout the University
- Chairs the academic committees for Undergraduate Studies and Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship
- Serves as ex-officio member of Council, Academic Board and College/Faculty Boards as stipulated in the respective Statutes and Ordinances
- Advances and coordinates the role of graduate education, innovation and entrepreneurship to include third stream income (TSI) at the University. TSI includes consultancies/projects and income outside of tuition fees and Government grant/subvention
- Promotes and supports the professional development and competency of the college/faculty and staff
- Implements and ensures compliance with all personnel policies as outlined in the College/Faculty Handbook and related university policies
- Makes recommendations for faculty appointments, promotions, compensation, sabbaticals and other personnel matters including disciplinary actions
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- An earned doctorate in a recognized academic discipline supportive of the mission of the University of Technology, Jamaica
- Holds Professorial appointment or has Academic credentials sufficient to merit appointment at the full professorial level.
- A distinguished record of teaching, scholarship and research
- At least 8 years of broad, progressive and substantive academic, managerial and administrative experience.
COMPETENCIES
- Highly developed interpersonal and team building skills
- An open, transparent and collaborative management style
- Strong strategic leadership skills
- Outstanding communication skills
- Strong Entrepreneurial, and Visionary skills
In addition, the Deputy President should possess a distinguished record of accomplishment in the following:
- Ability to foster internal and external collaborative relationships
- Ability to engage faculty in academic/professional pursuits
- Ability to articulate and advance the University’s mission and academic plan both internally and externally
- Ability to attract grant funding
- Ability to promote an environment of creativity and innovation across the University
- Demonstrated capacity for sound judgment and effectiveness in academic matters
- A deep commitment to academic quality, including outstanding teaching, research and service
- Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in working with students, faculty, administrators and community leaders
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
REMUNERATION
Compensation will be in accordance with the University’s policy and guidelines. Interested persons who meet the specified requirements are invited to submit electronically a job application letter and a detailed resume (PDF only) to mbrown@utech.edu.jm no later than December 1, 2023.
Attention:
Vice President and Registrar
University of Technology, Jamaica
237 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6
Jamaica W.I.
“Excellence Through Knowledge”
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
