Reports to:  the Provost of Nazarbayev University

Responsible for: All Nazarbayev University School of Mining and Geosciences (SMG) staff and faculty. The Vice-Dean (Academic Affairs), the Vice-Dean (Research), the Director of Studies, the Executive Director and the Dean’s Personal Assistant are direct reports. The Executive Director also reports to the Executive Vice President on financial and budget matters.

 Main Purpose of the Role

The Dean is the principal academic officer of SMG and is responsible for the strategic leadership and executive management of the School.

Clarify Vision and Strategy

• ·        Clarify, communicate and implement the School's strategic direction through the Strategic Plan.
• ·        Actively support program and institutional accreditation and evaluation, consistent with University policy.
• ·        Lead the School's national and international external relationships, including with strategic partners.
• ·        Establish and maintain an appropriately constituted industry or professional advisory group.
• ·        Contribute to University committees and activities and communicate University policies to the School.
• ·        Work with the relevant departments and Executive Director to oversee the School's financial resources according to University policies, relevant legislation and the strategic direction of the School.
• ·        Oversee annual budget-setting for the School, in consultation with the Executive Director.
• ·        Ensure all School committees operate during the academic year.
• ·        Continuously review student recruitment targets.
• ·        Collaborate with other Schools, Research Centres and units on curriculum, research and teaching.
• ·        Encourage appropriate applications for graduate study and career opportunities for the School’s graduates.
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• Lead People
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• ·        Reward faculty and staff who uphold the strategy of the School.
• ·        Ensure a fair, safe and harassment-free work and study environment in accordance with NU policies.
• ·        Continuously review plans for the staffing needs of the School.
• ·        Recruit high quality faculty who can contribute to the University’s international research and academic impact.
• ·        Ensure faculty receive regular reviews of performance in accordance with University policy, and that action plans for continuous improvement are implemented.
• ·        Be responsible for faculty promotion.
• ·        Conduct regular staff/faculty satisfaction surveys and communicate results and action plans to the School.
• ·        Uphold academic integrity, as stated in NU Learning and Teaching Strategy and other university policies.
• ·        Mentor and appraise direct reports.

Foster a Research Culture

• ·        Define and communicate the School’s research strategy.
• ·        Develop own research interests, in consultation with the Provost.
• ·        Promote research integrity, ensuring that all School faculty and staff uphold research ethics when planning, conducting, and reporting research and scholarly activities.
• ·        Consistent with university policy, encourage technology transfer and commercialization of intellectual properties developed by faculty and students. 

Integrate Research and Teaching

• ·        Uphold the University Learning and Teaching Strategy.
• ·        Oversee the quality enhancement of courses and programs using the NU Quality Framework.
• ·        Ensure that student feedback on courses and programs is communicated to faculty, and that action plans are developed and implemented.

Diversity and inclusion are important to Nazarbayev University. All employees serve as role models for NU values.