Vice President of Academic Affairs

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  • Date posted

    January 5, 2025

  • Closing date

    April 23, 2025

  • Location

    Heidelberg

  • 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.

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