Chief Education & Student Success Officer

University of Galway; Ireland; On-site; EUR 147,198 - 186,094; Full time

Job summary

University of Galway invites applications for an inaugural Vice-President: Education & Student Success. This senior academic leader will shape the educational experience of 20,000+ students, reporting to the President and serving on the University Management Team.

The role leads teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment and student outcomes with a focus on inclusion and excellence. Working across Colleges and Professional Services, the appointee will drive innovation, access, progression

Qualifications

• Distinguished academic with professorial standing and substantial experience in educational strategy.
• Experience leading educational change within a complex organisation.
• Proven track record improving teaching, learning, quality assurance and student outcomes.
• Ability to drive access, participation and student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across teaching, learning, curriculum development and assessment.
• Lead Educational Excellence and Student Success strategies and initiatives.
• Collaborate across Colleges, Schools and Professional Services to implement change.
• Champion innovation in education, including institutional approaches to AI.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Academic leadership

Educational innovation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Professorial standing

Job description

University of Galway invites applications for an inaugural Vice-President: Education & Student Success. This senior academic leader will shape the educational experience of 20,000+ students, reporting to the President and serving on the University Management Team.

The role leads teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment and student outcomes with a focus on inclusion and excellence. Working across Colleges and Professional Services, the appointee will drive innovation, access, progression