Dean of Research & Strategic Impact

Sharjah Education Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Sharjah Education Academy invites applications for a Dean of Research, a new senior leadership post to shape SEA’s research strategy and build a distinctive doctoral program. The role reports to senior academic leadership and collaborates across SEA to elevate research activity.

The appointee will drive rigorous, socially relevant research and partnerships, manage budgets, and lead capacity-building for staff and students to transform education in the UAE and GCC.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a relevant field with a strong research track record.
• Strategic thinking to develop and implement plans aligned with institutional priorities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and provide strategic direction.
• High-level interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SEA's research strategy to promote a strong research culture.
• Monitor and evaluate research quality across the Academy.
• Lead the development of research capability and doctoral supervision programs.
• Secure local and international research funding and partnerships.
• Oversee HDR programs, admissions, and staff/student research capability building.
• Foster cross-institutional collaboration with industry, government and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with SEA leaders to align research initiatives with institutional planning.
• Represent the Academy on research committees and at national/international forums.

Job description

Sharjah Education Academy invites applications for a Dean of Research, a new senior leadership post to shape SEA’s research strategy and build a distinctive doctoral program. The role reports to senior academic leadership and collaborates across SEA to elevate research activity.

The appointee will drive rigorous, socially relevant research and partnerships, manage budgets, and lead capacity-building for staff and students to transform education in the UAE and GCC.