Role: Academic Quality Committee (External Member)
Compensation: The role attracts a taxable, non-superannuable fee of £1,000 per annum, paid quarterly.
Time commitment: Committee members are expected to prepare for and attend four Academic Quality Committee meetings annually.
Location: Our head offices are located in Manchester. Committee meetings are generally held online with occasional in-person meeting, in Manchester or London, for which reasonable travel and accommodation will be paid.
Academic Quality Committee (External Member) Candidate Information Pack (download)
We are seeking to recruit an external member for our Academic Quality Committee (AQC), a sub-committee of our Board of Directors that oversees academic quality in the organisation. We are particularly interested in applications from people with:
- experience in a similar role in the academic governance of a complex educational organisation
- experience of international academic quality assurance
- experience of the digital delivery of learning, teaching and assessment
- experience of programme design and development (including digital).
In order to make a full contribution to our Committee, it will be important to ensure that individuals are free from conflicts of interest or that any potential for actual or perceived conflict of interest can be easily managed.
NCUK is a unique provider of pathways programmes through which international students can gain access to international Higher Education. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Northern Consortium, a charity founded by UK universities. We have supported the progression of over 50,000 international students to our partner universities and we have a well-established reputation for delivering high-quality educational programmes and associated services.
How to apply
We are managing this recruitment process directly. If you have any queries or would like further information regarding the position, please contact alan.white@ncuk.ac.uk for an informal conversation. The closing date for applications is 17:00 (BST) on Friday 10 May 2024.
Applications should consist of:
- A full CV, including the names and email address of two referees (referees will not be approached prior to interview).
- A short covering letter (maximum of 2 pages) setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the experience criteria of the person specification.
Applications should be sent to Alan White at the email address above.
Key dates
Application Deadline: Friday 10 May 2024 at 17:00 (BST)
Interviews: Early June 2024 (remotely)
Our full Candidate Information Pack for this role can be viewed and downloaded by clicking here.