Dean of Research

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

Job summary

An academic institution seeks a Dean of Research to lead their research agenda and strategy. This senior leadership role involves developing the institution's research strategy, fostering a vibrant research culture, securing funding, and managing research projects. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD, have a strong research background, and demonstrate proven leadership skills. Proficiency in Arabic and English, along with experience in the regional context, is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Package

Qualifications

• Earned PhD relevant to the institution's mission.
• Strong record of research with expertise in quantitative or mixed methods research.
• Proven experience leading academic or research teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the institution's research strategy.
• Foster a vibrant research culture.
• Secure research funding and manage budgets.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary research collaboration.
• Represent the institution on research committees.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Communication

Management

Proficiency in Arabic

Proficiency in English

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Dean of Research

Position Summary

The Dean of Research is a new senior leadership role established to provide strategic direction and leadership for the research agenda at Academy Name. The primary purpose is to shape guide and implement the institutions research strategy. This is a permanent full-time senior appointment.

The Dean of Research will be responsible for ensuring the institutions research is methodologically rigorous addresses significant societal needs and contributes to meaningful regional development.

This position is one of three Dean roles (Research Education and Continuous Professional Learning) reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic). The incumbent will work collaboratively with senior administration and academic leaders to develop and execute the institutional research plan build research capacity and establish a robust and distinctive doctoral program. The successful candidate will be an established and dynamic academic leader with a distinguished record in research leadership within an education-related field.

The Dean of Research will be instrumental in advancing the institutions impact on educational development nationally and within the broader regional context. Familiarity with the regional context and proficiency in both Arabic and English will be considered advantageous.

Academy Name offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Research Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and implement the institutions research strategy.
• Foster a vibrant and excellent research culture.
• Increase research activity and performance in the institutions core focus areas.

Research Quality

• Develop frameworks to monitor support and evaluate research quality across all academic units.

Capability Building

• Lead the design and implementation of research capability development programs for faculty.
• Develop and oversee doctoral supervision training aligned with international best practices.

Funding and Resource Management

• Secure local and international research funding and strategic partnerships.
• Manage research budgets and oversee the grant submission and research project proposal processes.

Postgraduate Research

• Oversee all higher degree by research (HDR) programs.
• Coordinate admissions and provide support for research capability programs for both staff and students.

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Facilitate interdisciplinary research collaboration within the institution.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry government and external stakeholders to maximize research impact.

Institutional Effectiveness

• Collaborate with other institutional leaders to align research initiatives with strategic planning.
• Measure evaluate and report on research outcomes and impact.

Representation and Advocacy

Represent the institution on research committees and at national and international forums.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Academic Credentials

• An earned PhD in a field relevant to the institutions mission.
• A strong personal track record of research with ideal expertise in quantitative or mixed methods research within education or a closely related field.

Strategic Thinking

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with institutional priorities.

Leadership

• Proven experience in providing strategic direction and leading academic or research teams.

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal communication negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Experience leading initiatives involving diverse stakeholders.

Management

• Direct experience in budget management and resource allocation.

Preferred Skills and Expertise

Languages

• Proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Regional Experience

• Relevant professional or academic experience within the regional context.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Package