Role Overview:

- We are seeking a highly qualified and visionary Head of Academics with a strong background in Information Technology to lead and manage academic operations across WisGrad's programs.

- The ideal candidate will hold a BTech in Information Technology and have a proven record of excellence in teaching and learning, assessments, and academic leadership.

- This role will drive academic innovation, tech-integrated delivery, curriculum quality, and student outcomes, ensuring alignment with WisGrad's mission of accessible, world-class education.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership:

- Develop and implement academic strategies with a strong emphasis on teaching and learning innovation and digital integration.

- Lead curriculum planning, instructional design, and academic policy development across all disciplines.

- Ensure compliance with university partner standards and educational regulatory bodies.

- Oversee academic calendar, delivery timelines, and learning outcomes mapping.

Teaching And Learning Excellence:

- Promote evidence-based teaching practices and the use of instructional technology.

- Lead initiatives to improve faculty teaching effectiveness and student engagement.

- Champion blended and online learning strategies, especially in IT and STEM programs.

Assessment And Evaluation:

- Design and monitor academic assessment frameworks, ensuring fairness, reliability, and validity across programs.

- Guide faculty in the use of formative and summative assessments that support learning outcomes.

- Analyze assessment data to inform academic improvements and accreditation readiness.

Quality Assurance And Enhancement:

- Lead internal audits, academic reviews, and external accreditation processes.

- Set academic KPIs including pass rates, retention, and progression-especially in tech-related programs.

- Foster a continuous improvement culture driven by data and stakeholder feedback.

Faculty Management:

- Recruit, develop, and appraise faculty with a focus on IT and digital pedagogy competencies.

- Organize regular training, peer observations, and research support for academic staff.

- Encourage scholarly output and teaching innovation.

Student Experience:

- Collaborate with Student Affairs to ensure a holistic academic journey.

- Oversee academic advising, student progression monitoring, and grievance redressal.

- Implement technology-enabled feedback systems for course and faculty evaluation.

Partnership Management:

- Liaise with international university partners to align academic delivery, assessments, and reporting.

- Coordinate with external academic boards and manage quality audits and partner visits.

Innovation And Research:

- Champion the integration of cutting-edge digital tools and research-informed teaching.

- Promote applied research in IT, innovation, and interdisciplinary areas among faculty and students.

Strategic Planning And Reporting:

- Contribute to institutional strategy, budget planning, and academic resource allocation.

- Report regularly on academic performance, compliance, and strategic academic initiatives.

Qualifications And Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology (BTech IT) or relevant .

- Master's degree in education is required; PhD or Doctorate preferred.

- 7-10 years of academic leadership experience in higher education, preferably with exposure to international academic standards.

- Experience leading teaching and learning strategies, assessment frameworks, and digital learning implementation.

- Familiarity with global accreditation, academic audits, and academic policy governance.

Skills And Attributes:

- Strategic academic leader with expertise in digital learning and assessment.

- Strong interpersonal, mentoring, and communication skills.

- Commitment to academic excellence, student success, and inclusive learning.

- Innovative, adaptable, and culturally responsive.

- High level of integrity, professionalism, and quality focus