Dean of Research

Sharjah Education Academy; Sharjah Emirate; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Education Academy seeks a Dean of Research to lead the Academy's research strategy and program development in education research. The role focuses on building research capability, establishing a robust doctoral program, and aligning research initiatives with SEA's strategic priorities.

The Dean will collaborate with senior leaders to enhance research quality, secure funding, and drive regional transformation across the UAE and GCC, with bilingual Arabic/English communication valued.

Qualifications

• PhD in a field related to the Academy's work with a strong research track record.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with institutional priorities.
• Proven leadership of research teams and programs.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and advocating for research impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Academy's research strategy and plan.
• Raise research quality and impact across SEA.
• Lead doctoral supervision programs aligned with international best practice.
• Secure local and international research funding and partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Research leadership

Education research

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

PhD in education-related field

Job description

The Dean of Research is a new senior leadership position within the Sharjah Education Academy. The purpose of the position is to provide leadership to shape and guide SEA's research strategy. This is a permanent, full-time position.

The Dean of Research will ensure that the Academy's research is rigorous, socially relevant, and regionally transformative.

The role is one of three Dean positions (Dean of Research, Dean of Education, Dean of Continuous Professional Learning) reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) and will work collaboratively with other senior administrators and academic leaders to develop and implement the Academy's research strategy and plan, build research capability across the institution and establish a strong, distinctive doctoral program. The incumbent will be an established and dynamic academic leader with a distinguished track record in research leadership in an education-related field.

The Dean of Research will play a pivotal role in driving SEA's impact on education transformation nationally and within the GCC region. Experience in the UAE/GCC region and bilingual proficiency (Arabic and English) will be highly regarded.

Sharjah Education Academy offers an attractive salary package and excellent benefits.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Research strategy and leadership:
• Develop and execute the Academy's research strategy, promote a strong research culture, and increase research activity and performance in the Academy's core area of focus.
• Research quality:
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate research quality across the Academy.
• Capability building:
• Lead the development and implementation of research capability and doctoral supervision programs aligned to international good practice.
• Funding and resource management:
• Secure local and international research funding and partnerships to drive the Academy's Strategic vision and plan, manage research budgets, and oversee grant submissions and research project proposals.
• Oversee higher degree by research (HDR) programs, coordinate admissions, and support research capability building programs for staff and students.
• Collaboration and partnerships:
• Facilitate cross-institutional collaboration, and build relationships with industry, government, and other external stakeholders to enhance research impact.
• Institutional effectiveness:
• Coordinate with other Academy leaders to align research initiatives with institutional planning and to measure and report on research outcomes.
• Representation and advocacy:
• Represent the Academy on research-related committees and at national and international forums.

Required qualifications and skills:

• Academic credentials:
• A PhD in a relevant field to the Academy's work and a strong research track record, ideally in quantitative/mixed method education-related research.
• Strategic thinking:
• The ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with institutional priorities.
• Leadership:
• Proven ability to lead teams and provide strategic direction.
• Communication:
• High-level interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills and experience leading initiatives with diverse stakeholders.
• Management:
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation.

Preferred skills and expertise:

• Languages:
• Local knowledge:
• Relevant experience in the UAE/GCC region.