Academic Development Officer

JOB TITLE: Academic Development Officer

DEPARTMENT: Centre for Academic Development (CAD)

REPORTS TO: Director of CAD

Important note: We accept applications ONLY via WIUT official website (About us/Careers at WIUT). We do NOT review your application on hh.uz or any other website. Please, make sure that the online form is filled out fully and appropriately.

PURPOSE: The Academic Development Officer will support the Centre for Academic Development (CAD) in designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development programmes for academic staff at WIUT. This role involves fostering a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, and research by coordinating training sessions, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring alignment with WIUT’s strategic objectives

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist in planning and organising professional development programmes, including workshops, learning and teaching symposiums, seminars, and training sessions for academic staff.
• Coordinate logistics for CPD events, including scheduling, communication, and resource allocation.
• Support the delivery of training programmes focused on innovative teaching practices, research development, and leadership.
• Collaborate with academic staff to identify professional development needs through surveys, focus groups, and feedback mechanisms.
• Provide guidance and support to academic staff participating in CPD activities.
• Facilitate the onboarding and orientation of new academic staff through tailored training programmes, such as "Teaching at WIUT."
• Develop and maintain a repository of teaching and learning resources, including toolkits, recorded sessions, and articles.
• Work with the Digital Learning Coordinator to ensure effective integration of digital tools in CPD initiatives.
• Contribute to the creation and dissemination of best practices in pedagogy and academic leadership.
• Assist in collecting and analysing data from CPD activities to assess their impact on teaching and learning outcomes.
• Gather feedback from participants to identify areas for improvement and inform future programme development.
• Prepare reports on the effectiveness of professional development initiatives for internal stakeholders.
• Represent CAD in meetings and events to promote its mission and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree
• English language proficiency to a level equivalent to an academic staff member
• Proficiency in Uzbek and/or Russian

EXPERIENCE

• Evidence of work experience in administrative positions
• Experience in working with people and dealing with their needs
• Experience with higher education institutions or similar organizations

APTITUDES, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Evidence of good interpersonal skills, including presentation and communication skills
• Empathy with student needs and concerns
• Able to keep confidence and respect for others' opinions
• Ability to communicate with a range and at different levels in an organisation
• Open and critical, supportive yet assertive attitude to colleagues
• Appropriate level of ICT and data management skills
• Evidence of team working and project management skills;
• Evidence of commitment to innovation in workplace;