JOB TITLE: Academic Development Officer
DEPARTMENT: Centre for Academic Development (CAD)
REPORTS TO: Director of CAD
PURPOSE: The Academic Development Officer will support the Centre for Academic Development (CAD) in designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development programmes for academic staff at WIUT. This role involves fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, and research by coordinating training sessions, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring alignment with WIUT’s strategic objectives
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assist in planning and organising professional development programmes, including workshops, learning and teaching symposiums, seminars, and training sessions for academic staff.
- Coordinate logistics for CPD events, including scheduling, communication, and resource allocation.
- Support the delivery of training programmes focused on innovative teaching practices, research development, and leadership.
- Collaborate with academic staff to identify professional development needs through surveys, focus groups, and feedback mechanisms.
- Provide guidance and support to academic staff participating in CPD activities.
- Facilitate the onboarding and orientation of new academic staff through tailored training programmes, such as "Teaching at WIUT."
- Develop and maintain a repository of teaching and learning resources, including toolkits, recorded sessions, and articles.
- Work with the Digital Learning Coordinator to ensure effective integration of digital tools in CPD initiatives.
- Contribute to the creation and dissemination of best practices in pedagogy and academic leadership.
- Assist in collecting and analysing data from CPD activities to assess their impact on teaching and learning outcomes.
- Gather feedback from participants to identify areas for improvement and inform future programme development.
- Prepare reports on the effectiveness of professional development initiatives for internal stakeholders.
- Represent CAD in meetings and events to promote its mission and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree
- English language proficiency to a level equivalent to an academic staff member
- Proficiency in Uzbek and/or Russian
EXPERIENCE
- Evidence of work experience in administrative positions
- Experience in working with people and dealing with their needs
- Experience with higher education institutions or similar organizations
APTITUDES, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Evidence of good interpersonal skills, including presentation and communication skills
- Empathy with student needs and concerns
- Able to keep confidence and respect for others' opinions
- Ability to communicate with a range and at different levels in an organisation
- Open and critical, supportive yet assertive attitude to colleagues
- Appropriate level of ICT and data management skills
- Evidence of team working and project management skills;
- Evidence of commitment to innovation in workplace;
Note: This job description does not form part of your contract but is provided for guidance. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time. Job Holders should be consulted over any changes to this job description before implementation.
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