First Deputy Rector (Academic)

University of Westminster

Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

This post is full-time and is fixed-term for two years, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance.

Westminster International University in Tashkent

Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) is the first international university in Uzbekistan to offer a Western-style education with UK qualifications. WIUT was established in 2002 and was voted the number one University in Uzbekistan which produced the top social sciences research by Scopus in 2023. WIUT is still a young university with around 6 000 students and 150 full-time faculty with an established presence and a growing international reputation. WIUT has blended the traditions and standards of British education with the culture and environment of Central Asia.

WIUT’s development strategy is based on three strategic affairs of the University: Student Experience, Staff Experience, and Society Engagement. Our Strategic Priorities are focused on enhancing these three pillars by Strengthening, Smartening and Sustaining them. For more information: https://www.wiut.uz/

CONTEXT

The post is the Senior Academic Administrator and the postholder will work closely with and report directly to the Rector of WIUT, who is appointed on behalf of the Uzbek government.

The post is part of the Executive Team of WIUT which is the senior management team of the University. The post will also chair an Executive Team Forum of Senior managers reporting to the post.

The postholder will work in close liaison with Senior staff members and teams at the UoW including with the Director of Transnational Education and Global Engagement, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement and Employability), Academic Registry, QSO and other relevant departments.

English is the medium of instruction at WIUT for Teaching, Learning, Research, Academic Administration, Learning Resources, Student Services, etc.

JOB PURPOSE:

The First Deputy Rector (Academic) is a senior member of the WIUT Executive, working with the Rector, and other members of the Executive, to lead and manage the University. He/She has strategic responsibility for the development and delivery of the academic portfolio of teaching and learning of the University and oversight of the academic management systems of the University in accordance with the quality and standards set by the University of Westminster (UoW) in London, UK.

The First Deputy Rector (Academic) is responsible for the leadership of the schools through the line management of the Deans; this includes providing strategic direction and leadership in areas including academic matters; and in particular student success.

The appointee is responsible for the line management of the Academic Registrar ensuring that they comply with the requirement of the UoW and follow best practice in higher education. He/She is also responsible for the line management of the Head of the Learning Resources Centre and through them the University’s Teaching and Learning systems.

The appointee will provide support and management experience on the development of the capability of the University to ensure the University is delivering all its services to a standard that is globally recognised.

The First Deputy Rector (Academic) will represent the Rector and the University, as requested both nationally and internationally

Interviews are likely to be held on:

Further details can be found at: https://vacancy.wiut.uz/Vacancies/Details?id=8651

Applications should be made via: https://vacancy.wiut.uz/Vacancies/Details?id=8651

Administrative contact (for queries only): hr@wiut.uz