James Cook University

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum (Fixed) Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Academic, Further Education, Quality, Senior Management Team Job reference: REQ000513 Attachments: attachmentVice Principal Quality (FE and Skills) - JDPS - March 26 -.pdf University College Birmingham is strengthening its leadership capacity within the Further Education College as part of an exciting phase of growth and development. We are recruiting to a Vice Principal – Quality (FE & Skills) role to provide strategic leadership for quality assurance, improvement and regulatory compliance across our FE and skills provision. About the Role Reporting to the Deputy Principal (FE), the Vice Principal – Quality will provide strategic leadership and institutional oversight for the quality, consistency and continuous improvement of the Further Education and Skills portfolio at University College Birmingham. The role has responsibility for ensuring robust quality assurance and enhancement across UCB’s FE and Skills provision, including technical, vocational and sixth form programmes, ensuring that teaching, learning, assessment and learner support consistently meet internal performance expectations and external regulatory standards. The postholder will also provide quality oversight of apprenticeship provision delivered across both Further Education and Higher Education, ensuring strong outcomes for apprentices and employer partners. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic quality oversight across UCB’s FE and Skills portfolio, including technical, vocational and sixth form provision, alongside apprenticeship programmes delivered across FE and HE Lead the development and implementation of the FE quality assurance and enhancement framework Provide oversight of Self-Assessment Reports (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) Monitor performance indicators including retention, achievement and progression Prepare and present quality reports to Governors and senior committees Ensure readiness for Ofsted inspection and external scrutiny Lead professional development initiatives to strengthen teaching, learning and assessment. About You We are looking for a strategic and analytical quality leader with extensive experience in FE quality improvement. You will bring: Senior leadership experience in FE quality assurance and improvement Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory requirements Excellent data analysis and reporting skills A proven ability to drive organisational improvement Outstanding communication and leadership skills Why Join UCB? You will play a central role in ensuring the continued excellence of our FE provision, supporting staff to deliver outstanding learning experiences and strong student outcomes. Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Job Description FACULTY OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS The Department is strongly committed to producing top-class research in the areas of applied mathematics, scientific computing and statistics, while simultaneously emphasises the nurturing of students from a wide range of academic backgrounds.  It receives allocation from Science Faculty Niche Research Area to establish world-class research teams to develop the necessary experimental platforms, modelling and data analysis capabilities. Research Assistant Professor (25260475) Responsibilities: The Department is recruiting a scholar at the rank of Research Assistant Professor in computational mathematics, machine learning, scientific computing, statistics, and related areas. The appointee is expected to conduct high-impact research and engage in various scholarly activities, including securing research funding, student supervision and taking up teaching duties, if necessary. Requirements: A relevant PhD degree with a solid and outstanding track record in research; Ability to conduct research independently while effectively engaging in a team environment; A proven record of scientific productivity evidenced by peer-reviewed publications; A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship; and Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract up to two years. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with job identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: hro@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 2 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.

Associate Professor / Professor – Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning, Computer Science (Teaching Track) Illinois Institute of Technology – Mumbai Campus About the University Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), based in Chicago, USA, is a private, Ph.D.-granting research university with globally recognized programs in architecture, engineering, computing, sciences, humanities and social sciences, psychology, business, law, and design. Illinois Tech is ranked #1 in Illinois and #23 nationally in The Wall Street Journal’s “America’s Best Colleges 2024.” The College of Computing at Illinois Tech is expanding its global presence through the establishment of a new campus in Mumbai, India. The Mumbai campus will offer the following degree programs: Bachelor’s in Computer Science Master’s in Computer Science Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence Master’s in Artificial Intelligence Master’s in Data Science To support these programs, Illinois Tech invites applications for Associate Professor and Professor level teaching-track faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Position Summary Illinois Institute of Technology invites applications for Associate Professor and Professor teaching-track faculty positions at its Mumbai campus. These positions focus on delivering high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and related areas of Computer Science. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student mentorship, and curriculum development. Senior faculty will also contribute to academic leadership, program development, and mentorship of junior faculty, helping to build strong AI and ML programs at Illinois Tech’s Mumbai campus. Courses will be delivered in person in Mumbai, India. Online teaching is not an option. Key Responsibilities Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Deliver courses in areas such as: Machine Learning Deep Learning Advanced Artificial Intelligence Natural Language Processing (NLP) Data Preparation and Data Analysis Contribute to curriculum development and course design for AI and ML programs Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students Participate in departmental, college, and campus service activities Provide academic leadership and mentorship to junior faculty Support the development and growth of Illinois Tech Mumbai academic programs Qualifications Applicants must have: A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the start of the appointment Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching Strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to teach advanced AI and machine learning courses For Associate Professor and Professor-level candidates, the following are preferred: Significant experience teaching undergraduate and graduate AI/ML courses Evidence of curriculum development or academic leadership Experience mentoring students and junior faculty A record of scholarly or professional contributions in AI, machine learning, or data science Application Requirements Applicants must submit the following materials: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) Teaching Statement detailing teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and teaching interests Names and contact information for three or more professional references The faculty will deliver courses in person in Mumbai, India. Online delivery is not an option. If you are unable to upload the documents, please share your application pack at careers@daskalos.com