Dean of College of Business Administration - عميد كلية إدارة الأعمال

University of Khorfakkan; Khor Fakkan; On-site; AED 330,000 - 515,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in the UAE seeks a Dean of Business Administration to lead academic activities, oversee operations, and implement strategic objectives. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD, have a record of excellence in teaching and research, and possess strong leadership qualities. Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is required. The role includes networking with institutions and contributing to the development of the College's mission.

Qualifications

• A record of excellence in teaching and research appropriate to the rank of professor.
• Distinguished managerial experience in higher education, preferably at a dean level.
• Experience with program accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all academic aspects related to the College.
• Create and sustain a network to facilitate education and research.
• Propose recommendations for College Annual Budget and policy development.

Skills

Bi-lingual proficiency in English and Arabic

Strong communication skills

Leadership qualities

Experience in networking with institutions

Expertise in higher education practices

Education

PhD from a recognized university

Rank of professor in relevant specializations

Job description

Overview

The position of the Dean of Business Administration is one of the senior academic positions at the University of Khorfakkan with the main responsibility of leading the academic activities at the college and across the University. The Dean of the College of Business Administration oversees all academic aspects related to the College and reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Dean assumes a leadership role in the College and administers, directs, and coordinates all training, teaching, and research activities in which the College engages. The Dean also provides guidance for implementing the College Strategic Plan and ensures that the College activities coincide with the mission and objectives of the University within the socio-cultural framework of the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Gulf region.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain a strong network outside the College with the aim of facilitating the process of education and training and research activities.
• Establish strategic directives, aims and policies related to the educational process and research activities within the College and its departments and oversee the implementation of these objectives.
• Nurture and expand interdisciplinary relationships between the college programs and other university programs.
• Represent the University in all matters related to the College at various conferences and symposiums outside the University.
• Propose recommendations related to developing and implementing the College Annual Budget and conducting analyses of productivity and effectiveness on a regular basis.
• Create a network of experts and visiting professors to support the educational and research activities of the College and its sustainability.
• Propose recommendations related to developing University policies and procedures and participate in this process.
• Coordinate agreements with ministries and relevant bodies within the UAE and abroad.
• Possess knowledge of human resources and management concepts as well as higher education practices, policies, and procedures.
• Propose research projects relevant to the region and its development.
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and diverse community.
• Possess experience in communicating and networking with relevant institutions with the aim of promoting education and research.
• Be an expert in matters dealing with external institutions and organizations as well as international accreditation bodies.

Qualifications

• A PhD from a recognized university.
• The rank of professor in one of the College's specializations.
• A record of excellence in teaching and research appropriate to the rank of professor.
• Bi-lingual proficiency in English and Arabic conversation and writing.
• Leadership qualities and proven research background in one of the College's specializations.
• A clear vision for developing higher education in general and for the College in particular.
• Full familiarity with the credit hour and academic year (semester) system.
• Distinguished managerial experience in the affairs of higher education, preferably at the level of a college dean in a reputable university.
• Experience with the standards of program accreditation by specialized commissions at national education institutions.
• Acumen in human resources and administrative and financial concepts, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with large sectors of a diverse community.
• Experience in communicating with universities, professional and academic institutions, associations, unions, companies and law institutions, and other institutions within the field of education and research.

Application Procedure

• Provide a 2-page covering letter
• Latest copy of your CV
• The names, phone numbers and email addresses of 4 professional references