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Position Summary:

The Programme Leader for the Department of Business and Leadership Studies will offer strong academic and administrative guidance for the university’s business, economics and leadership programmes. Reporting to the Dean, SBEST, they are responsible for maintaining high-quality, well-organized business education that meets national regulations and supports the university’s goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Guide and coordinate the design, delivery, and continual evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, economics, management and leadership.

Ensure alignment with the requirements of the Commission for University Education (CUE), including curriculum standards, examination frameworks, and programme accreditation.

Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and professional bodies, particularly in areas of syllabi, assessments, exam moderation, and content regulation.

Monitor academic processes such as assessment moderation, second marking, and academic integrity protocols.

Serve as a supportive academic leader for students, managing student performance, addressing complaints, and overseeing instructor mentoring.

Contribute to lecture delivery, supervision of student projects and research, and internship and practicum coordination.

Stay academically active through teaching, mentoring, research, and scholarly engagement in business, economics and leadership.

Lead development of innovative initiatives such as entrepreneurship and incubation programmes, executive and short-course training, e-learning, or partnerships with industry.

Coordinate scheduling and logistical support for classes, student internships and attachments, and assessments to ensure operational efficiency.

Cultivate partnerships with businesses, financial institutions, development agencies, professional bodies, community organizations, and alumni networks to support student placements, consultancy, community enterprise projects, and programme visibility.

Prepare and present programme reports, covering performance metrics, quality assurance outcomes, and student progression, to faculty governance bodies.

Market and promote the department’s programmes locally and internationally, strengthening its visibility, reputation, and student recruitment.

Qualification and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Leadership or a related field, a master’s degree in a relevant business, economics or leadership-related field and a PhD in the relevant field.

Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience in a chartered university or accredited higher learning institution, including at least 2

years in an administrative leadership role.

A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in business, finance, economics, management or consultancy.

Have evidence of participation in scholarly activities such as conducting research and publishing articles in peer reviewed journals.

Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.

Proven experience in curriculum implementation, examination administration, and staff supervision.

Strong business competence, including sound knowledge of economics, management, finance, entrepreneurship and organizational leadership.

Experience in resource mobilization, including securing grants and leading academic development projects.

Competence in budget management, faculty development, and fostering university-industry and university-community partnerships.

Strong leadership, communication, people management, and organizational skills; with a focus on student-centered initiatives, relationship building, and strategic planning.

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

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