Strategic Leadership

To support the Rector of WIUT in the overall management of the University, its strategic planning and operational effectiveness; and to assist in the development of the capability of the university to sustain and demonstrate the quality of its overall operations;

To work with the Rector to maintain and continuoulsy develop the relationship betweenWIUT and the University of Westminster;

To provide leadership in the development and implementation of academic programmes which will ensure that the University maintains its position and the forefront of international education;

Support iniatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and the sustainable development goals in all aspects of academic life;

To foster academic excellence through intellectual growth, student centred learning, and scholarly and creative activities by providing academic strategic planning, administrative leadership, direction, and evaluation for all academic activities and faculty affairs at the University. Providing leadership in internationalizing the campus and advancing multidisciplinary scholarship, and providing leadership and guidance on diversity initiatives for faculty, staff and students;

Curriculum Development

To develop an Academic Plan that ensure the continuing vibrancy and development of the university, including through tecnology informed and action based learning.

To provide the overall direction for the development of the academic portfolio and to ensure that that courses are developed to meet the validation requirements of the University of Westminster.

Oversee the development, review and assessment of academic programmes ensuring that the curriculum reflects upto date industry needs

Establish mechanisms for collating and analyzing student feedback; using data to drive continuious improvement in all aspects of the student experiece

To ensure there is a Learning Resources Strategy that delivers the capacity and capability to ensure the standards of learning required for a UK award. And to support the development of independent learning.

To establish the conditions in which an active research and consultancy ethos can develop within the University.

Student Welfare

Ensure the University has the necessary policies and procedures to support student welfare

Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure that comprehensive support services are available to support the diverse needs of the student body

Employability

Develop iniatives to align undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with industry needs, and ensure the University has appropriate strategies to enhance students’ preparedness for the world of work

Develop partnerships with employers, universities and the local community to provide opportunities for internships; mentorship, and experiential learning

Staff Management

To take overall academic management responsibility, acting as line manager for the Deans of the Faculty at WIUT, and ensuring that the faculties are managed effectively and in accordance with best British practice;

To take overall management responsibility for the Learning Resources including the management of staff, including the Head of Learning Resources;

To take overall responsibility for the Academic Administration systems, including the Academic Registry and the staff. Including line management responsibility for the Academic Registrar;

To ensure the development and operation of the academic administrative systems are to international standards, which they confirm to the requirements of the UoW;

To ensure prompt and comprehensive information flows between WIUT and the University of Westminster in London, as required;

To work with the Deputy Rectors and other managers in WIUT to ensure the overall management of the university is to international standards and in addition that there are the right conditions to ensure the quality of student experience and student retention;

To undertake such tasks as may from time to time be required by the Rector of WIUT;

JOB PURPOSE:

The First Deputy Rector (Academic) is a senior a member of the WIUT Executive, working with the Rector, and other members of the Executive, to lead and manage the University. He/She has strategic responsibility for the development and delivery of the academic portfolio of teaching and learning of the University and oversight of the academic management systems of the University in accordance with the quality and standards set by the University of Westminster (UoW) in London, UK.

The First Deputy Rector (Academic) is responsible for the leadership of the schools through the line management of the Deans; this includes providing strategic direction and leadership in areas including academic matters; and in particular student success.

The appointee is responsible for the line management of the Academic Registrar ensuring that they comply with the requirement of the UoW and follow best practice in higher education. He/She is also responsible for the line management of the Head of the Learning Resources Centre and through them the University’s Teaching and Learning systems.

The appointee will provide support and management experience on the development of the capability of the University to ensure the University is delivering all its services to a standard that is globally recognised.

The First Deputy Rector(Academic) will represent the Rector and the University , as requested both nationally and internationally

Timing and Location

• You should be prepared to move to Tashkent, Uzbekistan by August/September 2025.

• The post holder will be appointed for a fixed term period of two years with the possibility to extend the contract duration subject to satisfactory performance.