Director of Academic Programmes, Refugee-Led Research Hub

The Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) is hiring a Director of Academic Programmes (DAP) to lead our global higher education programming for refugees and other learners who have been affected by displacement. We are looking for a dynamic candidate who will manage a team to deliver RLRH’s hallmark academia access and bridging programmes: RSC Pathways, RSC Foundations, and Graduate Horizons, among other enrichment activities.

In this role, you will cultivate inclusive learning environments for affiliates who are at different stages in their academic and career journeys, inspiring RLRH learners across more than 100 countries to achieve their goals. Your leadership will result in programmes that are relevant, rigorous, culturally-responsive, and mindful of institutional values. You will leverage your excellent experience with programme management, operations, curriculum development, and teaching, to elevate the achievements of our international alumni network of 500+ affiliates.

While managing a programme that is global in nature, with a majority of work facing outward beyond the UK, the Director of Academic Programmes is also responsible for integrating RLRH’s work into the wider collegiate University in close coordination with the Oxford Sanctuary Community, advancing Oxford’s goals within the UK Universities of Sanctuary network.

Throughout all of this work, you will have a critical role in developing institutional leadership, engaging in fundraising, reputation-building, and as a general ambassador for the organisation and our mission.

In addition to excellent team and programme management skills, the successful candidate will possess a PhD or Master’s degree with significant research and academic experience. You will have proven experience in designing and leading graduate-level academic programmes, as well as experience in teaching and facilitating diverse cohorts of learners.

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At the Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

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Salary (£): £47,085- £55,895 p.a.