Description
ALU is hiring a Vice Provost (Re-advertisement) based in Kigali, Rwanda. The Vice Provost is a senior academic leader at ALU who works closely with the Provost and Chief Product Officer to shape and advance the University’s academic strategy. This role is central to ensuring that ALU’s programs remain globally competitive, industry-relevant, and anchored in academic quality, while also scaling innovation across the institution. The Vice Provost represents ALU in high-profile higher education and industry forums, strengthening the University’s reputation, credibility, and influence within Africa and globally. While the core mandate is to drive academic excellence and program leadership, the role also steers ALU’s research and thought leadership agenda, connecting emerging ideas and scholarship with curriculum, pedagogy, and entrepreneurship. Main responsibilities: • Academic Strategy • Drive integration of industry trends and global best practices into academic almanac, ensuring offerings remain relevant, competitive, and distinctive. • Support with oversight of academic program quality, accreditation, and regulatory compliance, guaranteeing continuous improvement and excellence. • Partner with Product and Delivery teams to ensure curriculum, pedagogy, and student experience achieve high impact. • Champion academic innovation by embedding new approaches, technologies, and pedagogies into teaching and learning. • Build and sustain strong relationships with accreditation bodies, regulators, and strategic partners to elevate academic credibility. • Thought Leadership & Research
About ALU
ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.
Requirements
Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DBA, or equivalent) from a recognized institution, with specialization in business, education, or a closely related discipline. Extensive leadership experience (10+ years) in senior higher education roles, ideally including oversight of business schools, executive education, or centers of innovation/entrepreneurship. A proven track record in academic strategy, program leadership, and institutional development, preferably within an African or global university context with a strong business and leadership orientation. Recognized scholarly contributions, including publications, research outputs, and participation in international academic or industry forums. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum innovation, and pedagogy, with the ability to align academic programs to industry and societal needs. Strong expertise in business development and market positioning of academic products and services, including executive education. Proven ability to navigate complexity and lead across multiple stakeholders (faculty, students, regulators, funders, and industry partners) in a competitive higher education landscape. Exceptional strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and networking skills, with the ability to represent the institution globally. Academic Excellence: Deep commitment to fostering world-class postgraduate education and research. Industry Engagement: Strong network and ability to build partnerships with corporate and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
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