Universite des Mascareignes

Tenure: Permanent Location: University of Liverpool – India Campus, Bengaluru, India Reports to: Provost, India Campus About: Established in 1881, University of Liverpool is an internationally renowned Russell Group university recognized for our high-quality teaching and research. We are consistently ranked as one of the best universities both nationally and globally, and most of our research is rated world leading or internationally excellent.  This is the chance to be part of a once in a generation opportunity to build a globally recognised university in India, backed by the heritage and academic strength of the University of Liverpool. Shape minds, influence futures, and reimagine higher education for tomorrow. Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Associate Dean to join the founding academic team at the University of Liverpool’s India Campus. In this exciting role, you will not only contribute to world class teaching and academic delivery but also play a vital part in shaping a cutting edge, learner centric environment that mirrors the academic excellence of the Liverpool campus. As an Associate Dean, you will be expected to bring academic rigor, a student first mindset, and a bold, future ready approach to teaching, learning, and curriculum development. Commitment to Diversity  We are committed to enhancing workforce diversity and seek to attract, develop and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Salary will be commensurate with the appointee’s accomplishments, potential, and the academic rank of the appointment. Key responsibilities and duties: Delivery of a strategic vision and direction to the Department that is goal orientated. Lead design, delivery, assessment and development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Provide academic leadership, including staff development and mentoring, performance evaluation and curriculum innovation. Support accreditations (EQUIS, AACSB). Deliver modules in Finance and Accounting, typically at the postgraduate level. Collaborate with global faculty to ensure curriculum parity with the University of Liverpool’s UK standards. Promote research informed teaching, innovation in pedagogy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Participate in institutional initiatives, academic quality reviews, and accreditation processes. Contribute to thought leadership through research, publications, and industry-academic collaborations.    In addition to the above, all University of Liverpool, India – Bengaluru staff are required to:  Adhere to all University policies and procedures, completing all obligatory training and induction modules, including Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety.  Respect confidentiality: all confidential information should be kept in confidence and not released to unauthorised persons.  Participate in the University’s Professional Development Review scheme and take a proactive approach to own professional development.  Demonstrate customer service excellence in dealing with all stakeholders.  Embody and uphold the University’s Vision and Values.  Essential Qualifications and Attributes:  Ph.D. from a recognised institution in Finance, accounting or a closely related field. Teaching qualification or Fellowship of HEA or commitment to complete qualification. Experience in an academic post at Professorial level. Record of accomplishment in delivering impact or knowledge exchange. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and academic innovation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with the ability to engage, inspire and support diverse student cohort. Demonstrated excellence in curriculum development, course design and teaching, learning and assessment methods at UG and PG levels. Experience of operating at a strategic level contributing to the success of a Department. Experience of developing a positive culture of embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Significant knowledge with global education practices, outcome-based education, and modern instructional technologies. Proven leadership, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Ability to think and operate strategically. Ability to make decisions in a complex and fast paced environment. Building positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Building teams and developing colleagues.  Willingness to give and receive feedback. Disabilities and alternative formats     If you have any other requirements which will help you access the application or interview process or employment opportunities at the University, or if you require copies documentation in alternative formats, please email: careers@bengaluru.liverpool.ac.uk or Careers@daskalos.com 

Executive Dean – Tertiary Education Platform Location: Myanmar Reporting to: Group Leadership Committee About the Role Asia Strategic Holdings is seeking an experienced Executive Dean to lead and expand its tertiary education platform, anchored by Auston. This role combines academic leadership with commercial and strategic oversight, and responsibility for shaping a scalable, internationally credible institution aligned with industry needs. The Executive Dean will define the long-term direction of the platform, strengthen academic and partner ecosystems, and drive expansion across Myanmar and Southeast Asia. An established leadership team is in place to manage day-to-day academic and operational delivery. The role will focus on strategy, growth, and institutional development, ensuring the organisation is positioned for sustainable scale. About Auston Auston is a leading provider of tertiary education in Myanmar, specializing in Engineering and IT. Partnering with global universities (University of Wolverhampton, University College Birmingham) and educational institutions (Pearson, Wall Street English), we offer Pre-Foundation, Diploma and Bachelor degree programmes that blend world-class learning with industry-ready skills and strong international pathways. With campuses in Yangon and Mandalay, Auston empowers over 1,000 students to excel today and shape the future of tomorrow.  Key Responsibilities 1. Institutional Strategy & Growth Define and execute the long-term strategy for Asia Strategic’s tertiary education platform in Myanmar, with a view to regional expansion Identify and evaluate opportunities for growth, including new programs, campuses, delivery models, and AI enablement Develop scalable academic and operating models to support sustainable expansion Support the development of applied research and industry-linked academic initiatives 2. Academic Leadership & Partnerships Oversee the academic framework, ensuring clear progression pathways and alignment with international standards Lead the development of accreditation pathways and ensure alignment with international best-in-class academic standards Establish and manage partnerships with universities and education providers globally Ensure appropriate academic governance and quality assurance structures are in place Represent the institution in academic and external forums 3. Value Proposition & Commercial Oversight Refine the institution’s value proposition, with a strong focus on employability and student outcomes Oversee program portfolio, pricing strategy, and target market segments Oversee and ensure delivery of student recruitment and marketing strategy in collaboration with Group Shared Services 4. External Relations & Regulatory Engagement Build and maintain relationships with regulators, accreditation bodies, employers, and relevant stakeholders Ensure compliance with local and international requirements for transnational education Develop partnerships with industry to strengthen graduate employability and institutional relevance 5. Organizational Leadership & Governance Lead and develop a high-potential local leadership team, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and performance standards Implement governance, reporting, and performance management frameworks Ensure the organisation has the capabilities, systems, and talent required to deliver tis services and support growth Candidate Profile Experience 15+ years of leadership experience in higher education, transnational education, or a related sector; STEM experience is an advantage Proven track record in building, scaling, or transforming education institutions or platforms Experience working with international academic partners and multi-stakeholder environments Exposure to emerging markets; Southeast Asia experience is an advantage Capabilities Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to align academic offerings to market demand Deep understanding of academic structures, governance, and quality assurance Ability to operate effectively at senior leadership level, engaging with Board and external stakeholders Strong leadership and organisational development capability Personal Attributes High level of ownership and accountability Ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving and volatile environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Balanced approach to academic integrity and commercial outcomes Notes While this description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role, the scope may evolve in line with the organisation’s growth and strategic priorities.

*This role was previously advertised as "Research Grants & Contracts Manager". As we have a high volume of applications for our vacancies.If you have applied for this role in the last 3 months and not been successful, our practice is usually not to consider another application for 3 months The Role and the Department The Research Operations Team is part of Research and Innovation Services (RIS) and provides comprehensive support to academic and PSS colleagues across the lifecycle of a research project. The team comprises pre- and post-award services, contracting and consultancy support. Support includes tailored financial and contractual advice and management to all researchers at Durham, from planning, costing, and pricing the initial proposal to ensuring that contracts and agreements are negotiated effectively and efficiently, to ensuring robust financial management and compliance of awarded projects. Research Operations works alongside the various teams which make up the Research and Innovation Services and in partnership with Professional Support colleagues across the University to help facilitate research-related planning, reporting and development and to meet the needs of both the individual researcher and the wider institution. As a Pre Award Research Manager within the pre-award team, you will play a key role in supporting and developing externally funded research grant activity by providing high quality support and advice to academic staff in the preparation, submission and contractual negotiation of research grants and awards. You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team of Pre Award Research Managers based in the central office but will also be expected to spend time in the academic departments you support, to provide a key link role between the academic community and RIS. The Pre Award Research Manager will be a key point of contact for an academic wishing to apply for external research funding and will provide support and expert advice in a number of essential activities including: Project managing the submission process of the bid (including responsibility for budget development and seeking internal approvals).Working closely with the Research Development team on strategic funding opportunities. Lay reviewing applications for regulatory and funder compliance. Ensuring timely acceptance of successful awards including contract negotiation and ensuring all ethical and due diligence checks are completed.Working closely with post-award and contracting colleagues to ensure accurate project information is captured and shared in a central project management system. Delivering training and information events.It is essential that the Pre Award Research Manager is highly organised, pays close attention to detail, and has a pro-active approach to problem-solving. The capability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload is crucial. The ability to work across a number of concurrent projects at different stages of development is essential. A confident communicator, you will form close working relationships with the other members of the Operations Team, Research Development Team, Faculty Officials, Heads of Department, Directors of Research, Department Managers and other members of Professional Support Staff.