Vacancy title:
Director of Educational Development and Quality Center

Jobs at:
Partners in Health (PIH)

Deadline of this Job:
Open Until Filled

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 11th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:Description
Title: Director of Educational Development and Quality Center
Reports to: Dean of Health Sciences
Location: Butaro (primary site) and Kigali, Rwanda (frequent travel will be required)
Role Overview
The Director of the Educational Development and Quality Center (EDQC) will oversee a center of excellence in teaching and learning, educational quality assurance, and education research at UGHE. The Director will serve as a key strategic thought partner and in-house pedagogy expert in the development of all academic programs at UGHE. S/he will direct the review and approval of curricula for UGHE’s academic programs, and will oversee monitoring and evaluation of teachers and teaching at UGHE. The Director will be responsible for mentoring and managing a team of professionals engaged in all aspects of curriculum and syllabus development, educational strategy, teaching and learning, student assessment, and educational innovations. In addition, the Director will be responsible for developing and carrying out health sciences educational programs including a Master’s degree in Health Sciences Education.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning
Work with the Dean and others to oversee and assist with the development of academic programs at UGHE
Serve as the key point-person for all pedagogy at UGHE, ensuring cutting-edge, innovative and evidence-based approaches are used in the development and implementation of courses
Incubate proposals and innovative ideas for funding UGHE activities and programs
Serve as the director of a center of excellence in pedagogical quality assurance
Design, implement, and solicit funding for cutting edge educational research programs at UGHE
Management
Recruit, train, and mentor EDQC team members
Hire and supervise the director of e-Learning as UGHE expands its e-Learning strategy
Develop semi-annual plans, reports, and budgets to sustain EDQC activities at UGHE
Work in collaborative teams, including faculty and staff members, to improve educational outcomes at UGHE
Develop standards, guidelines, and policies related to teaching, learning, and student assessment at UGHE, including e-Learning, student data protections, and electronic educational records management
Curriculum Design
Assist faculty and leadership with the development of innovative and standards-aligned curricula and academic programs
Develop a toolkit of innovative pedagogical methods to be used by faculty at UGHE
Lead the development and delivery of a Master’s in Health Sciences Education program and short-courses on teaching and learning for faculty at UGHE and other institutions
Quality Assurance
Direct periodic program evaluation and curriculum review for all academic programs at UGHE
Oversee all academic quality assurance activities at UGHE, including the design of faculty reviews and assessments to be included in evaluations for reappointment and promotion
Play a leading role in quality assurance for internal and external accreditation of UGHE in general and each of its specific academic programs

Qualifications

Master’s degree (minimum) or PhD/EdD (preferred) in an education-related field, ideally in health sciences or medical education

A minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education leadership roles focused on teaching and learning initiatives with a strong foundation in pedagogy, instructional design, academic technology, quality assurance, and online learning
Experience building and executing online and blended learning academic experiences for higher education and executive education audiences
Experience developing health science and/or global health education and training in international and higher education settings
Experience teaching, developing curricula for, and implementing programs for students and adult learners
Record of success in instructor development and pedagogical improvement
Experience applying research to curricular innovations and instructor development
Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning and emerging technologies
Experience in the development and administration of online courses utilizing learning management systems
A track-record of funded proposals in education research or educational programs
Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
Experience working in Rwanda or in other relevant contexts
Proficiency in French or Kinyarwanda desirable
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and to travel outside of Rwanda
Interest in social justice strongly desirable

Benefits of Working at UGHE

UGHE faculty will be based at our campus in Butaro, Northern Rwanda. The campus is situated in a scenic area with a mild climate year-round. New, on-campus housing is available for full-time faculty. UGHE also offers a competitive salary and health care benefits. Faculty moving to UGHE from outside of Rwanda for this position will receive a relocation allotment and an annual stipend for travel to their home countries for themselves and eligible dependents.