Alusb Professor Of Practice - Business, Trade, And Economics

African Leadership University (ALU)

Rwanda
On-site
Develop academic programs
Lead faculty development
Drive program accreditation
The African Leadership University (ALU) is seeking a Professor of Practice to lead its School of Business, focusing on business, finance, economics, and international trade education. The ideal candidate will have significant academic and industry experience in Africa, with a strong emphasis on program development, leadership, and quality assurance

Job Summary

  • The incumbent will serve as the intellectual leader and architect for the development of a suite of academic programmes in line with the needs of the Continent and the mission of ALU.
  • This person is the leader of business education encompassing programme design, programme alignment and articulation, quality standards, mission alignment of business education and overall business efficacy (which includes student satisfaction).
  • ALU's mission is bold: to develop ethical, entrepreneurial changemakers who will shape Africa’s future.

Matching Summary

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The African Leadership University (ALU) is seeking a Professor of Practice to lead its School of Business, focusing on business, finance, economics, and international trade education. The ideal candidate will have significant academic and industry experience in Africa, with a strong emphasis on program development, leadership, and quality assurance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop academic programs
  • Lead faculty development
  • Drive program accreditation
  • Ensure quality standards
  • Foster research framework
  • Drive new revenue streams

Nice-to-have

  • Visionary leadership
  • Passion for leadership and entrepreneurship
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Exposure to a start-up culture
  • Belief in student potential

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree (preferably PhD)
  • Minimum 5 years postdoctoral experience in senior administrative position
  • Minimum 5 years professional industry leadership experience
  • Substantive experience in Africa
  • Experience with regulatory and accreditation bodies
  • Strong people leadership skills
  • Demonstrable success in strategic planning
  • Deep expertise in curriculum design

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