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.

• 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

• 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

• 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