Full/Associate/Assistant Dean – School of Engineering

HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L; Jahra; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in Kuwait is seeking a Dean for its School of Engineering. This pivotal role involves overseeing faculty, curriculum development, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree and a strong background in administrative leadership within higher education. The Dean will contribute to the university's growth and development, fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of engineering education in a dynamic and multicultural setting, making a significant impact on students and faculty alike.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field from a reputable university.
• Minimum of six years of teaching and research experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise faculty and degree programs within the School of Engineering.
• Oversee curriculum development and course scheduling.
• Manage budget and promote research and scholarship.

Skills

Administrative Leadership

Collaborative Decision-Making

Budget Management

Multicultural Experience

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Dean – School of Engineering

American International University - Kuwait City

American International University (AIU), Kuwait offers American style education, degrees, and majors to educate and serve the people of Kuwait as well as international students. The University provides high quality, relevant, and varied educational programs and opportunities for the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. The University values its role as an educational leader that promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a diverse community. It offers academic and professional programs, which lead to degrees from the associate through baccalaureate and masters.

The School of Engineering offers degrees in civil engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and biomedical engineering. More programs at undergraduate and graduate levels may be offered in the future.

The Dean of the Engineering School is responsible for supervising all aspects of the school, including the following:

• Full-time and adjunct faculty
• All degree programs within the school
• Course scheduling
• Curriculum development
• Course and degree program assessment
• Website maintenance for the school
• Searches for new and replacement positions
• Budget for the school
• Promotion of research and scholarship
• Maintaining the Engineering Advisory Committee for the school
• Ensuring compliance with the American institutional accreditation system and specialized accreditation systems such as ABET
  
  

The Dean reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and is expected to sit in on all academic meetings and be involved in other bodies as appropriate. AIU is a developing university with very dynamic features; it is expected that the school dean will take part in the university development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant academic field from a reputable university;
• Documented record of administrative leadership experience;
• Minimum of six years of teaching and research at a higher education institute;
• Current academic rank of Professor/Associate Professor;
• Demonstrated record of collaborative decision-making;
• Experience in a multicultural and multi-linguistic environment;
• Demonstrated experience with budget management;
• An entrepreneurial spirit.
  
  

About American International University:

AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait with the first student cohort admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. Through its educational programs, the College serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU offers degree programs in Engineering, Architecture, and Design, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.

For more information about AIU visit: www.aiu.edu.kw