Dean of Social Science & Global Research Leadership

InsideHigherEd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 735,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global university in Abu Dhabi seeks a Dean of the Division of Social Science. The Dean will lead a dynamic academic division, providing strategic leadership for faculty, curricula, and research. Candidates should hold a PhD, have proven leadership experience, and be internationally recognized scholars. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the Division's direction and engage with the UAE community.

Qualifications

• Internationally recognized scholar with proven leadership experience.
• Record of research, publication, and teaching that merits appointment as a tenured full professor.
• Ability to inspire others around a shared vision and manage diverse faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for faculty, curricula, and research agenda.
• Enhance interdisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative activity.
• Engage the Abu Dhabi and UAE community.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research excellence

Education

PhD in a social science discipline

Job description

A prestigious global university in Abu Dhabi seeks a Dean of the Division of Social Science. The Dean will lead a dynamic academic division, providing strategic leadership for faculty, curricula, and research. Candidates should hold a PhD, have proven leadership experience, and be internationally recognized scholars. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the Division's direction and engage with the UAE community.