Academic Quality and Process Specialist

The University | About us...

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University's faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its "international outlook," #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences. People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed.

The faculty's research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society. The FHSE offers six Bachelor and twenty Master degrees and a doctoral school providing students with the necessary knowledge and high-qualified skills to succeed in their future career.

Your Role...

Reporting to the Dean the jobholder will support the Faculty with the coordination, implementation, monitoring of quality processes in teaching and learning:

• Support the Dean's office and course directors on matters relating to quality enhancement and assurance primarily for the Faculty's study programmes; and teaching and learning initiatives
• Secretary to the Faculty's Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC) and coordination of the implementation of the decisions of the TLC
• Support the Faculty and liaise with the Rectorate with regards to evaluations (internal and external) exercises and accreditation
• Monitor and analyse data pertaining to study programmes' performance and student feedback
• Ensure internal communication and cooperation within the Faculty and with the Office of the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs
• Participate and initiate meetings and report to different audiences to further develop a culture of quality assurance
• Acquire and maintain optimal relationships with European and international Higher Education quality assurance community

What we expect from you…

• Higher education degree (Master or PhD); academic background in one or more of the subject areas covered by the Faculty will be considered an advantage
• Min 2 years of experience in a similar position; relevant experience in a higher education institution will be considered an asset
• Good understanding of quality assurance standards and accreditation processes in Higher Education
• Familiarity with Higher Education policy developments in relevant national, European (EU/EHEA), and international contexts will be considered an asset
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal), a good knowledge of French and/or German would be an advantage.

How to apply...

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

General information:

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval
• Internal Title: Quality and process specialist
• Job Reference: UOL06504