Duties & Responsibilities

• Hold the rank of Assistant Professor or above, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
• Serve as a member of the Academic Council (AC).
• Implement and follow up on decisions made by the Department Council (DC).
• Chair the Department Council.
• Establish and oversee the Department Graduate Council.
• Develop and manage the department’s strategic development plan.
• Participate in the academic unit’s strategic planning processes.
• Develop relevant academic programs and oversee their effective delivery.
• Develop, manage, and periodically revise the department’s curriculum.
• Communicate academic program matters to the Vice Dean.
• Prepare class schedules in consultation with the Vice Dean, as required.
• Provide orientation and induction programs for students and staff.
• Ensure access to up-to-date guidelines, handbooks, and academic resources.
• Conduct continuous assessment, program evaluation, and graduate follow-up, and provide feedback.
• Monitor and support course chairs.
• Ensure timely completion of performance appraisals for academic staff.
• Develop and implement seminar programs that expose students to research activities.
• Formulate a clear vision aligned with departmental and institutional goals.
• Plan, implement, and report on departmental teaching, research, and community service activities.
• Promote teamwork in addressing departmental and institutional challenges.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with other departments.
• Ensure the availability and proper utilization of necessary academic resources.
• Develop and implement tools to improve student academic performance.
• Address students’ academic challenges in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Assign academic advisors and course chairs.
• Ensure timely submission and approval of grades to the Registrar’s Office.
• Establish examination committees and develop examination banks to ensure quality assessment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean/Director or Vice Dean.