Academic Director (Design) - Based in Shanghai
Would you like to broaden your professional network while experiencing different cultures across Asia?
RafflesEducationCorp is listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange as the largest private education group in Asia offering an array of design and business programs. Since establishing its first college in Singapore in 1990, the Group has grown to operate 33 colleges in 30 cities across 11 countries in Asia-Pacific: Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
The successful candidate is expected to provide academic leadership to his colleagues and also ensuring the high standard academic quality delivery are maintained and enhanced.
Responsibilities:
- Management of all academic programmes and academic staff professional development trainings delivered in the college to support the College Director / Executive Vice Dean to achieve his objective of achieving target set by the Regional Vice President and or the Group.
- Assist the College Director to ensure all full compliance with all regulatory requirements governing education and academic delivery and quality.
- Ensure compliance with all RUS academic and quality assurance policies and practices and those of the universities/colleges of which the College is offering their programmes.
- Provide leadership to Program Directors/Coordinators and academic staff including, but not limited to, addressing faculty motivation, discipline, welfare and faculty training & professional development.
- Assist the College Director with the selection of faculty to ensure that only qualified staff are hired to deliver programmes, and assist in obtaining approval from universities/colleges of which the College is offering their programmes and the regulatory bodies.
-Continuous improvement of curriculum and delivery through constant review of industry needs, pedagogy, teaching materials and facilities in consultation with RUS & the College Director.
Please email a comprehensive resume (with contact number in PDF or Word format), academic certificates, 2 reference letters, a recent photograph and portfolio or website links showing your works to Mr. Henry Tirta,
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Requirements:
- At least a Master's Degree or PhD in a Design related disciplines (e.g. Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design or Multimedia)
- At least 10 years industry experience with a credible portfolio
- At least 5 years in academic leadership position overseeing the delivery, performance and quality assurance of design related programmes
- Must have experience in developing curriculum and leading Undergraduate and Master degree programmes