Director of Academic Affairs at Umera Farms Nigeria Limited

UMERA Farms Limited is an Agro-allied company, registered in Nigeria under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 of the Corporate Affairs Commission on the 18th August, 2020. UMERA Farms operate in the diversified agribusiness; livestock and crop farming production, with our primary focus on cashew crop production.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Academic Affairs

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a visionary and experienced academic leader to serve as Director of Academic Affairs, providing strategic leadership for all academic activities of the school.
• The Director of Academic Affairs will oversee the planning, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of all academic programs at Umera Business School.
• The role requires strong leadership, academic excellence, curriculum development expertise, and the ability to align academic standards with industry relevance and institutional goals.

Key Responsibilties
Academic Leadership & Strategy:

• Provide strategic leadership for all academic programs, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission and vision.
• Develop and implement academic policies, standards, and procedures in line with best practices.
• Drive innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment methodologies.

Curriculum Development & Quality Assurance:

• Oversee the design, review, and accreditation of academic and executive education programs.
• Ensure curriculum relevance, rigor, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor and continuously improve academic quality and learning outcomes.

Faculty & Instructional Oversight:

• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and support faculty members and adjunct instructors.
• Promote faculty development, research, and instructional excellence.
• Ensure effective course delivery and adherence to academic schedules.

Student Academic Affairs:

• Oversee academic advising, assessment, grading standards, and academic progression.
• Address academic concerns, grievances, and disciplinary matters fairly and professionally.
• Support student success initiatives and learning support systems.

Institutional Collaboration & Representation:

• Work closely with the Managing Director, administrative teams, and external partners.
• Represent the school in academic partnerships, accreditation engagements, and academic events.
• Support the development of industry-aligned programs and executive training offerings.

Reporting & Administration:

• Prepare academic reports, program evaluations, and performance metrics.
• Manage academic budgets, resources, and schedules efficiently.
• Ensure accurate academic records and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor`s Degree with proven experience in curriculum development, academic administration, or program management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Deep understanding of academic quality assurance and accreditation processes.
• Ability to balance academic integrity with practical, industry-focused learning.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and strategic thinking.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2026.