Dean, Faculty of Dentistry

Our client is a well-established private education group with multi-campus presence in Malaysia. To lead and manage the Faculty so that it makes a significant contribution to the operation and strategic development of the University. To represent the Faculty at management level and committee meetings as required.

Responsibilities

1. Management To make an active contribution to the University's strategic development. To represent and promote the interests of the University.
2. Academic Leadership To lead the academic development of the Faculty. To support activities to maximise the impact of research, as appropriate and to develop a supportive research culture within the Faculty, with due regard for the need to manage the delivery of results and contribute to the Faculty’s research targets. To ensure professional accreditation of programmes as appropriate to the discipline. To be accountable for the effective delivery of programmes, modules and related activities associated with the Faculty, and be proactive in enhancing and developing the quality of the students’ learning experience and the quality of teaching. To maintain an appropriate academic contribution in agreement with the SEGi University Management.
3. Financial Management To be responsible for the effective financial management of the Department.
4. Strategic Planning To take a leading role in the development of the portfolio of activities across the Faculty and manage all staff within the Faculty.
5. Governance To ensure that the activities of the Faculty are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
6. Marketing and Communications To develop and promote the internal and external profile of the Faculty, ensuring effective communication channels and appropriate interaction with staff, students, and professional bodies.

Requirements

Possess a Basic Degree recognised by the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC)and post-graduation qualification in relevant field. PhD is an added advantage. A minimum of 15years working experience in academia of which at least 5years holding an academic leadership position. Demonstrated high level academic and/or professional leadership experience.

Good knowledge and well versed with MQA, MOHE and the Professional Body requirements. Solid analytical, problem solving and administrative skills especially in curriculum planning/development and implementation.