Dean of Education

Restore Talent; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sharjah is seeking a Dean of Education to lead academic programs and ensure excellence in teacher preparation. The role involves strategic leadership in curriculum design, faculty development, and accreditation processes. Ideal candidates will hold a doctoral degree and have significant experience in academic leadership and program governance. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to inclusive education, with a focus on student success and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Significant senior academic leadership experience within higher education.
• Proven experience in programme leadership, curriculum development, and academic governance.
• Established research and publication profile relevant to education or teacher development.
• Demonstrated success in faculty leadership, mentoring, and team development.
• Experience leading accreditation, quality assurance, or regulatory review processes.
• Strong strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic academic leadership for all education programmes and related disciplines.
• Lead curriculum design, review, and continuous improvement across undergraduate and postgraduate offerings.
• Ensure academic quality, integrity, and excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Foster a strong culture of research, scholarship, and evidence-based practice in education.
• Lead, mentor, and develop academic staff, including performance management and succession planning.
• Oversee accreditation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance processes.

Skills

Strategic academic leadership and vision

Curriculum innovation and pedagogical excellence

Research leadership and scholarly impact

Governance, compliance, and quality assurance

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

Data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement

Commitment to inclusive and student-centred education

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in Education

Job description

Role Overview

The Dean of Education is a senior academic leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction, academic oversight, and vision for education and teacher preparation programmes. The role ensures academic excellence, innovation in pedagogy, regulatory compliance, and the development of high-quality programmes aligned with institutional strategy and educational best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic academic leadership for all education programmes and related disciplines
• Lead curriculum design, review, and continuous improvement across undergraduate and postgraduate offerings
• Ensure academic quality, integrity, and excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment
• Foster a strong culture of research, scholarship, and evidence-based practice in education
• Lead, mentor, and develop academic staff, including performance management and succession planning
• Oversee accreditation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance processes
• Collaborate with internal leaders to align faculty priorities with institutional strategy
• Build partnerships with schools, education providers, professional bodies, and external stakeholders
• Represent the faculty in academic, professional, and community forums
• Manage faculty resources, budgets, and staffing in line with strategic objectives
• Champion student success, wellbeing, inclusion, and graduate outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in Education or a closely related discipline
• Significant senior academic leadership experience within higher education
• Proven experience in programme leadership, curriculum development, and academic governance
• Established research and publication profile relevant to education or teacher development
• Demonstrated success in faculty leadership, mentoring, and team development
• Experience leading accreditation, quality assurance, or regulatory review processes
• Strong strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working in complex or multi-campus academic environments is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic academic leadership and vision
• Curriculum innovation and pedagogical excellence
• Research leadership and scholarly impact
• Governance, compliance, and quality assurance
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement
• Commitment to inclusive and student-centred education