Vice-President, Academics

University of Doha for Science and Technology; Doha; On-site; QAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Doha for Science and Technology seeks an accomplished senior leader to provide executive-level oversight for Academic Affairs, aligning teaching, research, and industry engagement with Qatar’s Vision 2030.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Engineering/IT/CS, with 15+ years in academia and 5+ years in senior leadership. English and Arabic fluency is required, and the role expects strategic collaboration across UDST’s campuses and partners.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field.
• 15+ years total experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in higher education.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership and direction for a university-wide strategy for Academic Affairs.
• Advise the President on academic plans, policies, and procedures aligned with UDST’s strategic goals.
• Develop partnerships with higher education institutions, industry, and government bodies to advance UDST’s mission.
• Lead development and implementation of UDST’s academic strategy and ensure policy implementation across divisions.
• Monitor KPIs and budget related to the Academics Division and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Academic governance

Stakeholder engagement

Higher education management

Education

PhD in Engineering/IT/CS

Job description

Overview

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering applied Bachelors and Master’s degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas in various fields. UDST has over 50 programs in the fields of Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Continuing and Professional Education and more.

With more than 700 staff and over 8,000 students, UDST is the destination for top-notch applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences with incorporation of innovative technological interventions, to further enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates that can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

To provide executive-level oversight for academic affairs, including the provision of leadership for the

implementation of the institution's Teaching and Learning Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership and direction for a University-wide comprehensive strategy forAcademic Affairs which complements and supports the academic and technical and vocational mission ofUDST.
• Advise the President in developing overall academic plans, policies, and procedures for the execution ofthe strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals of UDST.
• Build internal and external relationships to further the TVET mission of UDST and be responsible forserving on local, regional, and international committees, boards and/or task force teams.
• Provide leadership in the identification, development, and maintenance of high quality and market-appropriate technical and applied programs.
• Contribute to the formulation of UDST’s strategy.
• Lead the development and implementation of the academic strategy in alignment with UDST’s strategythrough division initiatives and projects.
• Ensure the development and implementation of policies, procedures, processes and guidelines related toInstitutional Delivery and Academic.
• Monitor performance of the Academics Division vis‑à‑vis established KPIs on a regular basis.
• Develop and monitor the academic annual budget in collaboration with Support Services Division.
• Establish and maintain partnerships and working relations with other higher education institutions, K-12community groups, industry stakeholders, and ministerial bodies.
• Provide strategic leadership in the design, development, implementation, coordination, assessment andcontinuous improvement of high‑quality experiential learning and academic excellence.

Candidates must demonstrate experience within internationally recognized higher education institutions, and possess a strong understanding of global academic standards and accreditation frameworks. Experience working within culturally diverse environments is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Education:

An earned PhD, awarded from an accredited institution in an appropriate field such as Engineering, Information Technology or a Computer Science is required.

The successful candidate will possess a doctoral degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline, together with substantial senior leadership experience within higher education. The role requires a proven ability to lead complex academic operations, drive Academic excellence, and support innovation in teaching, learning, research, and industry engagement.

Experience:

Minimum of 15 years of total experience out of which, 5 years of experience in a similar leadership

position, at a university or college campus undergoing rapid growth and development.

• Experience with reviewing and/ or facilitating the review of faculty promotion portfolios.
• Significant experience in building and sustaining highly productive leadership teams, and in inspiringothers to achieve excellence.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic language is required.