Dean - College of Design

Aue; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Dubai is seeking a Dean for the College of Design for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves overseeing academic programs, ensuring quality teaching and a conducive learning environment, and leading curriculum development. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. and has 5-7 years of academic leadership experience, along with a notable record of research publications. This position offers an opportunity to shape academic excellence within the institution.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in academic leadership at an accredited university.
• Experience in developing programs meeting international standards.
• Minimum three research publications in Scopus journals in the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Manage instructional processes and delivery.
• Contribute to curriculum development and review.
• Provide academic advising and guidance to students.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Research publications

Instructional delivery

Education

Ph.D. in Design related field

Job description

Overview

The American University in the Emirates invites applicants (Full Professor) to serve in the following vacant position:

Dean – College of Design

Academic Year: 2026-2027 (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

1. Instructional Delivery (Teaching Performance)
   1. Present research and practice driven teaching and
   2. 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
2. Instructional Management

   Effectively manage the instructional processes

3. Assessment and Evaluation
   1. Evaluating students’ performance and grading
   2. Provide clear assessment criteria that reflect course content and its learning outcomes
   3. Set expectations to students and avoid cognitive bias
4. Curriculum Development and Review

   Contributes to regular curriculum reviewing and improving the existing curriculum for quality and effectiveness

   1. For quality:
      1. Currency and relevancy of the theories and practice in the field
      2. Intellectual rigor appropriate to the level of the degree program
   2. For Effectiveness
      1. Increasingly complex presentation of theories, principles, and practice
      2. Increasingly complex levels of analysis and development of competencies
      3. Application of theories and principles.
5. Research, and/or Scholarship
6. Professional Development
   1. 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
7. Academic Advising and Academic Success
   1. Provide academic advising and guidance to the students in the program learning outcomes, curriculum planning, and career planning
8. Service

   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

9. Academic Administration

   Provide oversight for the efficient administration of the College

10. Academic Program Quality

    Ensure quality teaching, conducive learning environment, and adequate support services for all academic programs offered in the College

11. Academic Program – Sustainability

    Manage the viability and sustainability of the academic programs to meet the needs of the stakeholders and compliance requirements

12. Academic Support

    Coordinate and provide adequate resources for faculty, student, and support staff for effective operation of the College