Founding Dean of Technology and Design

OVERVIEW --- Position | Dean, Technology and Design | Job Code | | Reports to | Provost | Direct Reports | | Division/Section | NEOM U | Department | Provost | Sector | ERI | Job Family | | Role Purpose | Learning, research, discovery, and innovation across disciplines will provide the fabric for the mission of NEOM U. NEOM U's Colleges, Schools, Divisions, Institutes will be interwoven into this fabric. The Founding Dean of Technology and Design will be a passionate, visionary, and inspirational leader who believes in the value and the opportunities offered by convergent learning and research, and will be ready, in close collaboration with the President, the Provost, the other Deans and the Directors of the Research Institutes of the Education, Research, and Innovation (ERI) Sector of NEOM, to design and launch NEOM U. More specifically, the Founding Dean will lead and oversee the establishment of partnerships with select international institutions to help launch the academic programs in their College. From the hiring of talented and driven faculty eager to rethink and advance the way we learn, discover, and innovate, to the design of the NEOM U facilities and spaces for their College, to the development of close partnerships with the NEOM Sectors, THE LINE, and all stakeholders relevant to the mission of their units, the Founding Dean will provide the inspiration, academic leadership and management expertise necessary for the founding of the College. This is a career-defining opportunity for an academic leader who wishes to leave a prominent, lasting, and unprecedented mark on the higher education landscape. Groundbreaking advances in technology, computing, data science, and AI are fusing our physical and digital worlds in ways that hold the promise to advance the world's safety, well-being, and prosperity, and to help us look after the regeneration and sustainability of our planet. Advances in quantum science and information technologies, new materials, robotics, autonomous systems, human-machine interfaces, cognitive environments, urban infrastructure systems, renewable energy systems, mobility, biotechnology, are some of the priorities that will inform the education and research programs and initiatives of the College of Technology and Design in direct alignment with the mission of NEOM and its sectors. The Founding Dean will be a visionary leader, passionate about the compelling opportunities technology makes possible for humankind. Embracing NEOM's bold and progressive ethos, the Founding Dean will assemble, inspire, and nurture a community of learners, researchers, creators, and innovators, committed to advancing the human-centric, cross-disciplinary learning, discovery, and innovation the world needs for its safe, healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future. | KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES | Develop academic programs in alignment with the CS-X core curriculum, encouraging students to pursue the technology-oriented dimensions of the humanities and social sciences. Design and establish the research enterprise of the college within the context of NEOM's unique living-laboratory environment, helping to foster research on the design and deployment of innovative technologies on a large scale. Be responsible for financial planning and budgeting, for benchmarking faculty and programs, for developing new and impactful collaborations, and an active participant in the university's leadership team, guiding and formulating academic strategy and policy. Take a hands-on role in the recruitment, hiring and retention of a world-class faculty which embraces the college's pursuit of exceptional education, research and innovation. Be a visible, collaborative and confident leader, ensuring faculty and staff receive the necessary support and guidance on their development. Oversee and ensure student success from enrolment through graduation and beyond, bearing in mind the institution's broad ambitions to sustain a culture of life-long learning. BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills and Experience | An entrepreneurial mindset and strong orientation towards disruptive education and novel approaches to learning. A strong pioneering instinct, leadership courage combined with curiosity and an ability to understand, appreciate, and embrace new cultures. Unwavering resilience and ability to get things done, building things up starting with a clean slate. Significant administrative experience with increasing managerial responsibilities at the Dean or Chair/Department Head/Major Academic Institute Director level and a proven track record of success at each leadership stage. Demonstrated leadership and expertise across a range of key issues and opportunities in the discipline/focus area of the college. A vision for the continued growth of the college, including expansion of programs and research in accordance with the vision of NEOM as a vibrant, evolving academic and technological hub. Experience working in innovative university environments, fostering a spirit of collaboration and camaraderie with faculty, colleagues, and administrators. Strong experience in technology-driven, interdisciplinary research, including a history of scholarship and sponsored research, a demonstrated ability to successfully facilitate the development and growth of research faculty and programs and a desire to expand the research portfolio of the college. Experience with accreditation bodies and the nuances of the accreditation process. Strong business and financial acumen and experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource management. Qualifications | A renowned scholar in their field, with outstanding credentials in research, teaching, curriculum innovation, new venture creation that qualify them for the rank of full professor. COMMUNICATION - MAIN STAKEHOLDERS Internal | External NEOM Sectors, THE LINE, and all stakeholders relevant to the mission of their units The President, the Provost, the other Deans and the Directors of the Research Institutes of the Education, Research, and Innovation (ERI) Sector of NEOM | External partners, international institutions Accreditation bodies Students | | | | | VERSION TRACKING --- Version | 1.0 Prepared by | Jennifer Watkins | Date: 08/06/2023 First Review by | | Date: Second Review by | | Date: Evaluation | | Date: Approved by | Name (Title) | Signature | Date | | | |