Founding Dean of Graduate Studies

American University of Kuwait; Gouvernement Hawalli; On-site; KWD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The American University of Kuwait invites applications for Founding Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will lead the planning, approval, and establishment of the College and provide ongoing academic leadership and operational oversight.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished academic leader to shape the College’s academic model, founding culture, programs, partnerships, and student experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in higher education administration.
• Experience in establishing new academic units.
• Ability to build academic policies and quality assurance systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop phased plan for establishing the College of Graduate Studies with milestones.
• Lead curriculum development and program feasibility studies; align with market and employer needs.
• Oversee governance, admission standards, assessment, and research integrity.
• Recruit and develop faculty and staff; manage resources and budgets.
• Forge partnerships with industry, government, and institutions to strengthen relevance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

Doctorate (PhD) or equivalent

Tools

Academic governance

Job description

The American University of Kuwait invites applications for Founding Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will lead the planning, approval, and establishment of the College and provide ongoing academic leadership and operational oversight.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished academic leader to shape the College’s academic model, founding culture, programs, partnerships, and student experience.