Chair of Department - Arts and Humanities(International Relations/Media Studies/Hospitality Studies)

Job Objective

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, industry-connected, and student-centric academic leader to lead teaching for student success and with entrepreneurial acumen to foster research and innovation ecosystems. The ideal candidate has a demonstrable capability to bridge academia and industry and can leverage industry insights to create and implement market-driven curricula. They are an administrative expert with excellent people leadership skills and are adaptable to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative working environment.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean - School of Education, Arts, and Social Sciences, the position holder will be responsible for:  

• Overseeing curriculum development and review, ensuring relevance to industry needs for high graduate employability. 
• Processing students' admissions, receiving and orienting them. 
• Maintenance of quality standards by overseeing all teaching and examination processes in the department. 
• Timely resolutions of students and staff concerns. 
• People management, including performance, work attendance, leave, and discipline management, among others.  
• Establishing and maintaining high-value industry, academia, and research partnerships and collaborative networks. 
• Spearheading Research and Innovation. 
• Designing and executing the departmental growth strategy. 
• Any other duties that may be assigned. 

Qualification and experience

• PhD, Master's and Bachelor degree specialising in any of these areas: Hospitality Studies, International Relations, Media Studies, Communication Studies or any area related to the mentioned specialisations from an accredited university. 
• At least three years of teaching experience at the university level and at least a years proven management and administrative experience.  
• Has published and attended and/or contributed in academic conferences, seminars, and workshops. 
• A visionary with the agility to lead the School to stay relevant in the rapidly changing industry landscapes. 
• Demonstrable skills as a strategic leader who bridges academia and industry, focusing on sustainable growth and market-driven educational value. 
• Is up-to-date with industry standards and has established noteworthy linkages with the industry. 
• Has firm commitment to the sustainability of their school. 
• Membership to a relevant professional body.