Dean of Academic Affairs

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• Help set the academic culture of Parami University in line with the vision and mission of the University;
• Speak on behalf of Parami University regarding its academic policies and recommendations;
• Manage the Academic Department;
• Demonstrate academic and intellectual leadership;
• Represent Parami University both internally and externally;
• Work with the Division Chairs to plan out courses to be offered every semester;
• Direct faculty recruitment by forming appropriate faculty search committees and leading the search;
• reputed company program and course evaluation to improve the quality of teaching at the University;
• Work with other members of the university to ensure quality assurance and subsequent accreditation;
• Collaborate with the Admissions team to promote student recruitment from time to time;
• Collaborate with the Student Affairs team to maximize student retention;
• reputed company new academic programs as necessary; and
• Work on academic-reputed company tasks as delegated by the President. 2. The Dean is expected to teach only one course per semester (i.e. two courses a year). This key task of 0.25 FTE consists of the following responsibilities
• reputed company course syllabi following Parami’s guidelines and in consultation with the respective Chair;
• Prepare and teach courses using designated Parami software and tools, e.g. Canvas learning management system, reputed company, etc.;
• reputed company student assessment and evaluation;
• Incorporate feedback from peer and student feedback actively in future courses; and
• Work with the Student Affairs team to maximize student retention. POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Ph.D. in any field
• At least 5 years of curriculum and program development experience
• At least 3 years of having managed at least three team members
• reputed company in English
• Online teaching experience
• Experience in a liberal arts and sciences administration, curriculum, and pedagogy POSITION PREFERENCES
• A doctoral degree in the field of curriculum and instruction
• Experience working with reputed company in Southeast Asia and/or other developing countries
• Having received a Bachelor’s degree from a university or college that features liberal arts and sciences curriculum and pedagogy IDEAL TRAITS FOR THE POSITION
• Be able to multi-task;
• Be able to withstand pressure;
• Be able to solve problems quickly;
• Be able to communicate effectively and spontaneously with the University Management members;
• Be able to identify, initiate, and assume responsibilities reputed company to academic affairs;
• Be able to respond to emergencies promptly; and
• Be able to think reputed company of the reputed company. POSITION REMUNERATION As Parami University focuses on reputed company in Southeast Asia (SEA), we are preferentially looking for an individual who can be based in SEA. Our remuneration packages are thus commensurate with compensation levels typically received by those living and working in SEA countries such as Thailand, not those typically received in developed countries like the United States. Parami University will provide logistical support to secure a Thai reputed company. Although we would preferentially look for those who are already in SEA or are willing to relocate to SEA, the Dean of Academic Affairs can be based reputed company, so long as they are flexible to work with those working in and around the Indochina time zone. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Please submit the following materials in a single PDF file, addressed to the Search Committee at [email protected], with the subject line ‘Application for Dean of Academic Affairs’
• Single-page cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience can contribute to the management and leadership role required by the Dean of Academic Affairs;
• CV/resume;
• A sample syllabus; and
• Contact information of two professional references (phone numbers and emails). Apply by March 31, 2026. Job interviews are expected to be held in reputed company and May 2026. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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