About this role
Hours: 40/week
Location: Mumbai Campus
Introduction
The University of Aberdeen, founded in 1495, is the third oldest in Scotland and among the oldest in the English-speaking world. Ranked Top 20 in the UK (Guardian 2026) and Top 250 globally (QS/THE 2025), the University is guided by Aberdeen 2040—Inclusive, Interdisciplinary, International, Sustainable—and addresses global challenges in Health, Social Inclusion, Energy Transition, Data & AI, and Environment. The Mumbai Campus will offer programmes in Computing Science, Data Science, Business Management, and Economics.
Role Summary
The Academic Provost is the senior academic leader at the Mumbai Campus, shaping its vision, strategy, and delivery. Reporting to the Strategic Board and chairing the Academic Group, the Provost will ensure teaching and research excellence, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, faculty development, and student success.
Key Responsibilities
Lead academic planning, programme delivery, and quality assurance aligned with University standards. Provide campus leadership, working with the Chief Business Officer to integrate academic and operational functions. Ensure compliance with UK and Indian regulations and University policies. Promote research, innovation, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Represent the University in India, building relationships with regulators, industry, and academic partners.
Governance
Operate within a three-tier governance structure: Strategic Board, Management Committee, and Academic, Operations, and Finance Working Groups, maintaining close collaboration with Aberdeen senior leadership to safeguard academic integrity and quality assurance.
Application deadline: 5 January 2026
Further Particulars are available on the University's Mumbai Jobs page here
www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/mumbai/jobs
To apply online for this position, visit the India Jobs Portal page
Required Documents: CV and Cover Letter (max 2 A4 pages)