Vice President, Academic

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Academic to provide institution-wide academic leadership and advance its academic mission and strategic priorities. The role oversees academic programs, quality assurance, planning, and resources, while guiding program development, approval, delivery, and review. Responsibilities include leading academic staff recruitment and development, chairing academic committees, preparing accreditation and government submissions, and contributing to institutional budgeting and financial planning. The Vice President also supports student success, research, innovative learning models, external partnerships, and inclusive, collaborative academic governance. Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent and bring substantial higher education experience, including senior academic leadership, strategic planning, and a record of developing successful programs and proposals. They should understand key issues affecting the higher education sector, including its international context, and be able to contribute to institutional policy and long-term planning. The role calls for inspirational leadership, strong communication and relationship-building skills, sound financial judgment, and the ability to lead change and foster continuous improvement. A commitment to academic excellence, student-centered learning, equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaborative decision-making is essential.