Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

The Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences serves as the School s chief academic and administrative officer and reports directly to the Provost. The Dean is responsible for overseeing program development and accreditation, recruiting and supporting faculty, and managing school-level operations. The Dean also plays a key role in expanding external partnerships, enhancing the School s research profile, and cultivating a student-centered, globally engaged learning environment.

The Dean will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, organizational effectiveness, and innovation. They will be tasked with building on the School s existing strengths while evolving its programs to reflect the demands of a rapidly changing professional landscape, including the growing role of data science, AI, and hybrid delivery models.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the School, aligned with AUD s institutional mission and strategic plan

Oversee curriculum design, development of new programs, and academic assessment processes

Commit to the principles of liberal arts education and steward the university s Core Curriculum

Advance faculty research, scholarly activity, and external grant initiatives

Lead national and international accreditation processes

Strengthen student success and alumni engagement

Cultivate partnerships with social, business, and government organizations in Dubai and beyond

Manage the School s budget, staffing, and operational efficiency

Recruit, retain, and support a diverse and high-performing faculty

Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across the university

Represent the School internally and externally with professionalism and purpose

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in an arts or sciences discipline from a regionally accredited (preferably Western) institution

At least ten years of teaching experience and attainment of the rank of Associate or Full Professor

Proven track record of academic leadership in higher education

Demonstrated excellence in research and scholarly contributions

Experience in curriculum development and accreditation

Strong team leadership and communication skills

Multicultural fluency and experience in international academic settings

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing externally funded initiatives and/or public-private partnerships and ability to build robust academic-industry networks

Familiarity with the UAE and Gulf academic environment

Demonstrated success leading change and innovation in academic setting