Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences
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Overview
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
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