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.

• 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. • 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.