Summary
The American University in Dubai is seeking an Associate Dean for the Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication, starting in Spring 2027. The role leads curriculum design, outcomes assessment, accreditation, teaching effectiveness, faculty development, and strategic planning. Applicants need a terminal degree in a discipline represented in the school, a strong record of teaching, research, and service, and experience in academic leadership activities; English proficiency is required and Arabic is desirable. The competitive expatriate-model package includes tax-exempt basic salary, housing, annual two-way airfare, insurance, and other benefits; applications are evaluated until the position is filled.
The posting
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The Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) at the American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants for the position of Associate Dean to begin in Spring 2027.
The Associate Dean is responsible for providing leadership within the MBRSC in all aspects of curriculum design, outcomes assessment, accreditation exercises, teaching effectiveness, faculty development, and the MBRSC strategic planning process for both the long and short term.
The successful candidate will have:
- Terminal degree from an accredited Western-accredited University in a discipline represented in the MBRSC
- Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research, and service
- Preferably work experience outside of academe in the media sector
- Experience in curriculum development, program expansion, outcomes assessment and reporting for institutional effectiveness accreditation processes
- Experience in student recruitment and retention
- Experience in faculty recruitment, development and retention, as well as sound fiscal management
- Excellent interpersonal skills and collegiality
- Leadership abilities
- Ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively
- Ability to work with multiple and diverse constituents
- Proficiency in English; Arabic is desirable
The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Besides tax-exempt basic salary, it includes housing, annual two-way airfare, health / life insurance, professional memberships, conference attendance expenses, assistance with children's tuition, and other components.
The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE nationals and international students who seek world-class career-oriented education. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for an international education.
Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through AUD's Recruitment Portal, where they can create their profiles and provide the necessary documents.
- Cover letter
- Updated CV
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of research
- Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references