Dean, School of Applied AI

NANYANG INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Institute of Management invites applications for a visionary Dean to lead the School of Applied AI, shaping the academic vision and driving curriculum innovation in a dynamic regional context.

The role requires an advanced degree with at least 5 years in higher education leadership, strong industry connections, and a collaborative mindset to forge cross-functional partnerships and champion student success.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree: Ph.D. or Master's in AI, Computer Science, or related field.
• Academic leadership: Minimum 5 years of experience in higher education management.
• Industry connection: Deep understanding of current AI trends and industry applications.
• Collaborative mindset: Proven track record of building cross-functional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic vision: Shape the strategy for the School of Applied AI.
• Design future-ready curriculum: Develop industry-aligned AI courses and degrees.
• Foster industry partnerships: Build strong ties with tech companies for student placements.
• Manage academic talent: Recruit, mentor, and support high-performing faculty members.
• Drive student success: Ensure high engagement, retention, and employment outcomes.
• Any other ad hoc duties

Skills

Academic leadership

Collaborative mindset

Industry connections

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in AI/CS

Job description

Established in 2001, Nanyang Institute of Management (\"NIM\")is a forward-looking premier education provider in the region. At NIM, we focuson \"Nurturing Today for Tomorrow\" with a student-centric culture thatplaces learning needs above all else. We pride ourselves on the ability tooffer an environment that is geared towards achieving academic and teachingexcellence while nurturing our students as a whole.

Nanyang Instituteof Management is seeking a visionary Dean for the School of Applied AI to leadour academic programs, drive curriculum innovation, and build strategicindustry partnerships in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead academic vision: Shape the strategy for the School of Applied AI.


• Design future-ready curriculum: Develop industry-aligned AI courses and degrees.


• Foster industry partnerships: Build strong ties with tech companies for student placements.


• Manage academic talent: Recruit, mentor, and support high-performing faculty members.


• Drive student success: Ensure high engagement, retention, and employment outcomes.


• Any other ad hoc duties

Key Requirements

• Advanced degree: Ph.D. or Master's in AI, Computer Science, or related field.


• Academic leadership: Minimum 5 years of experience in higher education management.


• Industry connection: Deep understanding of current AI trends and industry applications.


• Collaborative mindset: Proven track record of building cross-functional partnerships.