Dean of College of Design

About the role

The American University in the Emirates is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Dean of the College of Design (CDES). This senior academic position will guide the college’s strategic direction, uphold academic excellence, and strengthen research, innovation, and external partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the College of Design.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, curriculum development, and assessment practices.
• Foster research activities, secure publications, and promote scholarly output.
• Develop new programs that meet international standards.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, industry, and international organizations.
• Report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and coordinate administrative functions.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in a design‑related field from an accredited U.S. or American‑accredited university.
• 5–7 years of academic leadership experience at the Associate/Assistant Dean level or higher.
• Proven record of developing internationally competitive programs.
• Minimum of three peer‑reviewed publications in Scopus‑indexed journals within the last five years.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a leading design college in the Middle East.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a collaborative academic community.
• Support for professional development and research initiatives.