Vice President of Academic Affairs
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91 days left
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Date posted
January 5, 2025
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Closing date
April 23, 2025
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Location
Heidelberg
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Salary
€10,000 - €15,000 /month
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for academic affairs, ensuring the quality and competitiveness of the university’s academic programmes.
- Oversee the development and implementation of academic policies, curriculum design, and faculty recruitment.
- Foster a supportive academic environment for faculty, students, and staff, promoting excellence in teaching and research.
- Collaborate with other university leaders to ensure alignment of academic priorities with the overall university mission.
- Represent the university at academic conferences, boards, and external partnerships.
- Promote and lead initiatives to enhance student experience and employability.
Qualifications
- A Doctoral degree in a relevant academic field.
- 15+ years of experience in academic leadership, with at least 5 years in a senior administrative role.
- Strong experience in curriculum design, faculty management, and academic policy development.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Fluency in German and English.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
- Professional development and leadership training.
- Opportunities for collaboration with top-tier academic and research institutions.
- Access to a wide network of academic professionals and resources.