Programme Leader - Business and Leadership Studies

Responsibilities

• Contribute to lecture delivery, supervision of student projects and research, and internship and practicum coordination.
• Stay academically active through teaching, mentoring, research and scholarly engagement in business, economics and leadership.
• Lead development of innovative initiatives such as entrepreneurship and incubation programmes, executive and short-course training, e-learning, or partnerships with industry.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistical support for classes, student internships and attachments, and assessments to ensure operational efficiency.
• Guide and coordinate the design, delivery and continual evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, economics, management and leadership.
• Cultivate partnerships with businesses, financial institutions, development agencies, professional bodies, community organisations and alumni networks to support placements, consultancy and programme visibility.
• Prepare and present programme reports, covering performance metrics, quality assurance outcomes and student progression, to faculty governance bodies.
• Market and promote the department's programmes locally and internationally, strengthening its visibility, reputation and student recruitment.
• Ensure alignment with the requirements of the Commission for University Education (CUE), including curriculum standards, examination frameworks and programme accreditation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and professional bodies, particularly in areas of syllabi, assessments, exam moderation and content regulation.

• Monitor academic processes such as assessment moderation, second marking and academic integrity protocols.
• Serve as a supportive academic leader for students, managing student performance, addressing complaints and overseeing instructor mentoring.

Academic and Other Requirements

• PhD in a relevant business, economics or leadership-related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant business, economics or leadership-related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Leadership or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience in a chartered university or accredited higher learning institution, including at least 2 years in an administrative leadership role.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in business, finance, economics, management or consultancy.

• Evidence of participation in scholarly activities such as conducting research and publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the University's mission, vision and core values.
• Proven experience in curriculum implementation, examination administration and staff supervision.
• Strong business competence, including sound knowledge of economics, management, finance, entrepreneurship and organisational leadership.
• Experience in resource mobilisation, including securing grants and leading academic development projects.

• Competence in budget management, faculty development, and fostering university-industry and university-community partnerships.
• Strong leadership, communication, people management and organisational skills, with a focus on student-centred initiatives, relationship building and strategic planning.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.