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Head of Academic - College of Insurance & Financial Management

Full-time

The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria

Job title : Head of Academic - College of Insurance & Financial Management

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : July 03, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

  • The Head of Academic is the Chief Academic Officer of CIFM, responsible for academic strategy, curriculum development, faculty leadership, research advancement, quality assurance and student experience excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Leadership and Management of Academic Strategy
  • Develop and deliver high-quality academic and training programs
  • Manage curriculum development and accreditation
  • Lead faculty recruitment, development, and performance
  • Oversee student admissions, progress, and experience
  • Drive research initiatives and industry partnerships
  • Ensure quality assurance, compliance
  • Manage academic budgets and resources

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Master of Science degree in insurance, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
  • AIIN or FIIN qualification preferred.
  • 7-10 years of working experience in academic leadership, including senior roles.
  • Strong curriculum development and executive education experience.
  • Academic leadership experience and Insurance/finance industry knowledge
  • Demonstrated ability to build academic credibility and programme growth.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Across all roles, we seek leaders who demonstrate:
  • Strategic thinking and execution capability.
  • Integrity and governance discipline.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Digital and systems literacy.
  • Institutional development mindset.
  • Commitment to professional excellence.
  • Associate or Fellow of CIIN.
  • 7-10 years' working experience
  • Proven top management leadership experience.
  • Strong governance, digital transformation and performance management exposure.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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