Vice President for Academic Affairs and Quality

About the role

The University College of Bahrain is seeking a highly qualified and visionary academic leader to serve as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Quality. This senior executive will provide strategic academic leadership and oversee all aspects of academic affairs and quality assurance to ensure excellence in teaching, learning, and institutional effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development, faculty recruitment and development, and continuous quality improvement across all academic programs.
• Oversee accreditation processes and ensure compliance with national and international standards.
• Drive academic innovation, enhance student success outcomes, and support research and scholarship.
• Strengthen external academic and industry partnerships.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Information Technology, Communication & Multimedia) preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, including senior academic or quality roles such as Dean.
• Proven track record in institutional and program accreditation aligned with national (BQA, NQF) and/or international standards.
• Established research profile with publications in reputable indexed journals.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Strategic leadership and ability to drive institutional transformation.
• Experience in academic planning, curriculum development, and program innovation.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance systems, KPIs, and institutional effectiveness frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.