Academic Head – Regenesys School of Technology at Regenesys Business School

At the Regenesys School of Technology, our vision is to create the next generation of technology leaders. We are on a mission to become one of the top education technology institutions globally, driving innovation, excellence, and leadership in technology education. As part of this exciting journey, we are looking for a dynamic and visionary leader to take on the role of Academic Head.

Role Overview:

• We are seeking an individual passionate about technology, with the expertise to manage a faculty of PhD and Master’s level technology academic experts. This leader should inspire innovation, foster a collaborative academic environment, and drive the growth of technology programmes that empower future industry leaders. The ideal candidate will be excited about technological advancements and possess the leadership skills to shape a robust academic offering.

What We Are Looking For:

• A passion for technology and its potential to shape the future.
• Leadership skills to manage and guide a highly qualified faculty of technology experts.
• A commitment to academic excellence and innovation in educational delivery.

Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership

• Lead and manage a faculty of technology experts, ensuring that academic standards remain high and aligned with global industry trends.
• Collaborate with academic teams to develop, implement, and review technology programmes that produce job-ready graduates.
• Encourage a culture of research and development, promoting cutting-edge practices in technology education.

Programme Development & Quality Assurance

• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of technology programmes, ensuring they are forward-thinking and aligned with industry needs.
• Ensure programme differentiation across NQF levels, avoiding content overlap between modules.
• Maintain relevance of learning outcomes, ensuring materials and examples reflect the latest technological advancements.
• Quality assure and sign off on academic materials, workbooks, and digital content.

Assessment Management

• Oversee the quality assurance of formative and summative assessments, ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
• Ensure external moderation of exit-level exam papers and final assessments.
• Review and sign off on assessment results, ensuring integrity and consistency across all academic evaluations.

Faculty & Student Support

• Lead and mentor academic staff, providing developmental feedback and performance management support to both full-time and part-time academics.
• Monitor and evaluate facilitators and e-tutors, ensuring high-quality delivery of online and in-person programmes.
• Work closely with students to address escalated academic queries, support “at-risk” students, and manage dropout rates.

Research & Publications

• Supervise or co-supervise postgraduate (Master’s and PhD) research students.
• Publish or co-publish articles in peer-reviewed journals to enhance the institution’s research profile.

Sustainability & Growth

• Monitor enrolment numbers and work closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure growth targets are met.
• Participate in marketing and student recruitment initiatives such as open days and digital campaigns.
• Ensure the institution’s programmes remain competitive and sustainable through market-relevant adaptations.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in a technology-related field (PhD preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience managing a faculty or group of academic experts (7+ years preferred).
• Proven ability to lead academic teams, manage programme delivery, and maintain high academic standards.
• Strong research background and the ability to contribute to publications and thought leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with both academic staff and students.