Dean - College of Design - Fall
Overview
The American University in the Emirates invites applicants (Full Professor) to serve in the following vacant position:
Dean – College of Design
Academic Year: (starting from Mid-August 2026)
Instruction Language: English
Teaching Load: 12 credit hours per academic year
The Deans shall report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs on general administrative and coordination functions, related to the various instructional programs and related services offered by AUE.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Ph.D. in Design related field from an accredited university in the United States of America or an accredited university by an American Accreditation body
- 5 – 7 years’ experience in academic leadership at the level of Associate/Assistant Dean or higher at an accredited university
- Experience in the development of new programs that meet international standards
- Record of professional accomplishment including peer-reviewed publications
- Minimum three research publications in Scopus journals in the last five years
Job Description
- Present research and practice driven teaching and
- Adapt to latest pedagogical techniques that stimulate students to inquiry and to encompass a broad and coherent body of knowledge, attaining the skills and competencies through engaging delivery techniques and development of appropriate assessments
Effectively manage the instructional processes
- Evaluating students’ performance and grading
- Provide clear assessment criteria that reflect course content and its learning outcomes
- Set expectations to students and avoid cognitive bias
Contributes to regular curriculum reviewing and improving the existing curriculum for quality and effectiveness
- For quality:
- Currency and relevancy of the theories and practice in the field
- Intellectual rigor appropriate to the level of the degree program
- Increasingly complex presentation of theories, principles, and practice
- Increasingly complex levels of analysis and development of competencies
- Application of theories and principles.
- Acquire the latest academic techniques, discipline and professional certification, technology-related development, and leadership development through attending on-campus and off-campus workshops, seminars, and training
- Provide academic advising and guidance to the students in the program learning outcomes, curriculum planning, and career planning
Participate by working in a task force or workgroup to accomplish assignments or projects such as accreditation, recruitment, research administration, consultation, and service to the university, discipline and community
Provide oversight for the efficient administration of the College
Ensure quality teaching, conducive learning environment, and adequate support services for all academic programs offered in the College
Manage the viability and sustainability of the academic programs to meet the needs of the stakeholders and compliance requirements
Coordinate and provide adequate resources for faculty, student, and support staff for effective operation of the College
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