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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• Performing oversight, licensure, accreditation, monitoring, and regulation of UAE colleges and universities and academic programs • Identifying emerging trends and issues in the Federal Higher Education sector and developing policies to address them• Supervising External Review Teams and acting as chair or as a member to assure academic quality and standards• Consulting with University Chancellors, Vice-Chancellors, Presidents, and Senior Officers regarding compliance, improvement, and institutional effectiveness

London Area, United Kingdom

• Led on strategic and operational initiatives as a member of the university’sSenior Leadership Team• Led and managed a diverse academic division with over 3000 students, consistently producing the highest student experience metrics at the university• Provided academic leadership across the institution to achieve achieving high quality standards for student education• Improved the student educational experience through engaging with student feedback and promoting a culture of working in partnership with students to effect change

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

• Deputy to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs• Led on strategic and operational initiatives as a member of the university’s Senior Management Team and Academic Strategy Group• Managed and led the Registry, Quality Assurance, Professional Services, Academic Strategy, the Research Affairs Office, and the Graduate School• Conducted a university-wide academic portfolio review to develop excellent and innovative academic programmes at all levels across all disciplines

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

• Oversaw the management and strategic direction of the institute• Engaged with local businesses, communities and government, associated universities, and professional associations to promote the Institute’s vision and facilitate engagement between China and the West Midlands• Developed activities to support university research and outreach agendas• Directed the “Belt and Road Observatory” serving industry and government• Represented the university in the UK and internationally• Liaised with the Chinese government to ensure funding, staffing, and resources

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

• Provided strategic direction to the school contributing to the University’s TEF Gold and QS 5-star rating• Led, engaged, and inspired over 100 full-time and hourly-paid faculty consistently producing the highest student experience metrics at the university• Led the school’s languages programme which served 6000 students

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

• Developed and coordinated the strategic direction of the school• Monitored and contributed to staff development activities to ensure continuous professional development• Cultivated high-quality research and scholarship activities• Initiated collaborative links with other members of the university• Liaised with the University of Nottingham UK on all academic issues• Pursued outreach opportunities with Chinese universities and high schools

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

• Oversaw the wellbeing of over 1200 students living in dormitories• Led on the educational, social, and cultural functions of the dormitories• Oversaw staffing and orientation• Developed a student code of conduct for the dormitories and other policies• Responded to critical incidents• Provided disciplinary action

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

• Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Literature and Linguistics• Supervised MA and PhD dissertations• Designed and created new modules and courses• Served as the Head of Admissions and Marketing• Developed and directed the Nottingham Ningbo Intercollegiate Corpus Linguistics Research Centre

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

• Taught a wide variety of courses: Liberal Studies, Literature, Linguistics, and Film Studies• Vice-Chair of the Faculty of Arts (2011-12)• Designed and ran interdisciplinary Field Schools in Italy and Greece• Designed and created new modules and new courses• Member and Chair of the university's Standards and Admissions Committee (2002-6)• Member and Chair of the Planning Committee (2006-13)• Member and Chair of the Curriculum Committee (2001-6 & 2011-13)• Director of the Writing Centre (2002-3)

Gwangju, South Korea

• Taught courses in English Language, Public Speaking, Film Studies, and Critical Thinking• Redesigned degree structure and related modules• Organized numerous student activities

Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

• Taught courses in American Social and Political History, and English literature• Faculty Advisor to the English Student Union

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Provided students with academic and personal counselling• Organized events and workshops for students

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

PhD Literary Linguistics

Master Of Arts (M.A.)

MA Literature and Language

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Activities and Societies: Varsity Track and Field and Cross-CountryBA English Literature