Position Overview

An experienced and strategic Deputy Dean is sought to provide senior academic leadership and support the effective management of teaching, learning, assessment, and academic operations within a higher education environment. Available on a part-time or full-time basis, the role involves working closely with senior leadership to maintain academic excellence, regulatory compliance, an outstanding student experience, and the institution’s continued development.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will deputise for the Academic Dean when required and oversee the day-to-day management of teaching, learning, and assessment across the institution.

The role includes recruiting, managing, and developing full-time and adjunct academic staff, supporting professional development, continuous improvement, and consistently high standards of academic delivery.

Responsibilities involve supporting quality assurance, academic standards, programme enhancement, and regulatory compliance while working closely with the Academic Dean and Academic Registrar and maintaining alignment with requirements established by relevant authorities, including the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).

The Deputy Dean will provide leadership for the student experience, ensuring a student-centred approach while supporting employability initiatives and helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for their future careers.

The candidate will collaborate with senior management to align academic priorities with institutional resources, financial planning, and operational requirements while contributing to strategic planning, academic administration, governance, portfolio development, partnerships, and new business opportunities.

The role also involves supporting research and scholarship activities, contributing to national and international institutional development, supporting student recruitment initiatives, and promoting a culture of integrity, inclusivity, internationalisation, effective communication, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a good degree in a relevant discipline, together with a strong academic background and a proven record of leadership in teaching, research, or professional practice.

A strong understanding of Maltese and European higher education policies, practices, governance, and academic culture is required, together with the ability to contribute to and implement institutional strategy.

Candidates should demonstrate proven experience in leading, managing, and developing staff, as well as substantial experience in budget planning and financial management.

Strong change-management capabilities are required, including the ability to respond effectively to evolving external requirements, support organisational and cultural development, and encourage innovative approaches to academic delivery.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication, presentation, influencing, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with academic staff, students, senior management, regulators, and external stakeholders.

What Is Offered

The position is available on either a part-time or full-time basis, with remuneration commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Career Opportunity

This senior academic leadership position offers significant exposure to higher education management, academic governance, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, staff development, strategic planning, student experience, research, and institutional development. It provides an opportunity to contribute directly to academic excellence and the long-term development and sustainability of a higher education institution.

Deputy Dean

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