College of Business Studies Dean Job at Al Ghurair University in Dudai

JOB TITLE: DEAN - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDIES: (Ref.#AGU/13-14/COBSD)

Summary:   
The Dean of the College is the main academic leader of the College.

Key Responsibilities:   
•  Manage the academic, administrative, and financial affairs of the College according to the prescribed rules and regulations of the University.
•  Evaluate overall productivity in education, research, and service responsibilities of the College
•  Prepare and present annual reports of the activities of his/her College to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
•  Supervise the planning, development, and implementation process of all academic programs of the College
•  Determine and recommend the names of the students for the award of degrees to the Senate
•  Direct and supervise the administrative and academic activities of the Departments within the College.
•  Chair the College Board meetings and Heads of Department meetings
•  Lead the College efforts toward achieving University mission and goals
•  Prepare College budget in consultation with the appropriate Departments and units of the University;
•  Lead and coordinate major academic activities such as curriculum development, assessment, evaluation, program review, self-study, and accreditation
• . Supervise, evaluate, and support College in a manner that promote excellence in instruction and research
•  Oversee faculty and staff selection processes within the College.
•  Coordinate the professional development of College faculty and staff
•  Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff
•  Prepare reports as needed to the Board of Governors.
•  Serve on standing and ad hoc committees as required.
•  Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Qualification   
•  An earned doctorate from a recognized university in a field closely related to one of the academic programs of the College/Department
•  Academic credentials sufficient to merit appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor
•  A record of excellence in teaching, research and mentoring faculty and students
•  Previous experience in academic leadership as deputy dean/deputy head of an academic department
•  Leadership qualities to build and foster cooperation, consensus, collaborative decision-making
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary for dealing with faculty, staff and students and other professionals from academia and industry
•  Sufficient exposure or experience in curriculum development
•  Familiarity with resource planning and management

Experience   
• Teaching experience at a university level is required for at least three years
•  Must also exhibit originality and excellence in some field connected with teaching and learning, writing and researching;
•  Strong, solid and recent research record in the expertise required by the position.
•  In-depth knowledge and experience in academic programs based on the American Model of

Education.
•  Must have demonstrated ability in advising, guiding and counseling students;
•  Commitment to diversity and multiculturalism;
•  Ability to work effectively as part of the team;
•  Official certificates and transcripts of all achieved degrees and three professional references.
•  Knowledge of computer is a must - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Knowledge of other softwares would be desirable.

Deadline Date: 21.02.2014
How to Apply:

If you are not able to apply online, please send your Resume to:
careers@agu.ac.ae ,
hrm@agu.ac.ae