As a key founding leader, the Academic Director will take a practical, hands-on approach to shape and deliver the university’s academic vision. Key duties include:

• Directly design, implement, and monitor new academic programs and curricula to meet industry and accreditation standards.
• Work closely with faculty and administrative teams to develop and launch innovative courses and teaching methodologies.
• Recruit, mentor, and support academic staff, leading by example in teaching quality, research standards, and student engagement.
• Oversee day-to-day academic operations, including timetabling, workload allocation, and academic policies.
• Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks to ensure high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Personally engage with students and faculty to maintain an open-door policy, addressing academic concerns and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Build strong partnerships with industry, government, and professional bodies to align programs with market needs and employability.
• Lead faculty development workshops and training to build capacity and ensure continuous improvement.
• Prepare academic reports, lead accreditation processes, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Promote a student-centered, inclusive learning environment that supports diversity and innovation.

Benefits to employee:

• Highly competitive benefit packages with a pleasant working environment.
• Salary: Indicate your asking salary in your CV
• Working hours: Monday to Saturday (5.5 days)
• Private Insurance – Hospitalisation cover
• Medical and Dental cover
• Annual Leave

• Doctorate/PhD (preferred) or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in academic leadership, program development, and accreditation.
• Proven teaching excellence with strong curriculum design and innovative pedagogy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, and mentor diverse academic teams.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance, accreditation, academic policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong industry connections, excellent communication, and a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Excellent project management and team leadership skills, with the ability to supervise staff and student assistants.