Dean of Continuous Professional Learning

Role Overview

The Dean of Continuous Professional Learning is a senior academic leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for lifelong learning, professional development, and teaching and learning innovation. The role focuses on developing high -quality continuous professional learning programmes, driving pedagogical excellence, and expanding flexible learning pathways that support learners across different career stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic academic leadership for continuous professional learning and lifelong learning initiatives
  

• Develop and implement faculty strategy aligned with institutional goals for professional education and skills development
  

• Lead the design, review, and delivery of professional learning programmes, micro -credentials, and certification pathways
  

• Champion innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment, including digital and flexible delivery models
  

• Ensure academic quality, relevance, and coherence across continuous professional learning offerings
  

• Foster research, scholarship, and evidence -based practice in teaching and learning innovation
  

• Build and maintain partnerships with industry, professional bodies, employers, and education stakeholders
  

• Contribute to academic governance, committees, and quality assurance processes
  

• Collaborate with senior leaders, faculty, and professional teams to align learning initiatives across the organisation
  

• Support the professional development and capability building of academic and instructional staff
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in Education, Learning Sciences, Professional Practice, or a related discipline
  

• Significant senior academic leadership experience within higher education or professional education environments
  

• Proven experience in continuous professional learning, curriculum development, or teaching and learning innovation
  

• Demonstrated success in leading strategic academic initiatives and organisational change
  

• Established research or scholarly profile relevant to teaching, learning, or professional education
  

• Experience with academic governance, accreditation, or quality assurance frameworks
  

• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills
  

• Experience working in complex or multi -disciplinary academic environments
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic academic leadership and vision
  

• Curriculum design and pedagogical innovation
  

• Research leadership and scholarly impact
  

• Governance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
  

• Cross -functional collaboration and partnership building
  

• Data -informed decision -making
  

• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development