Dean of College of Design (CDES) | American University in the Emirates | Dubai

Job Description

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Design (CDES) for the Academic Year 2026-2027. Therefore, this senior leadership role offers an exceptional opportunity to provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the college, ensuring academic excellence, fostering research and innovation, and building strong partnerships with government agencies, international organizations, and industry leaders.

About AUE:
The American University in the Emirates is located in Dubai International Academic City, United Arab Emirates. Furthermore, AUE is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation and growth, where your expertise and aspirations find a welcoming environment. Notably, AUE believes that “Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success.”

Position Overview:
The Dean shall report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs on general administrative and coordination functions related to the various instructional programs and related services offered by AUE. Additionally, the Dean provides oversight for the efficient administration of the College, ensures quality teaching, conducive learning environment, and adequate support services for all academic programs.

Instruction Language: English
Teaching Load: 12 credit hours per academic year

Education and Experience Requirements:

• To begin with, candidates must have a Ph.D. in a Design-related field from an accredited university in the United States of America or an accredited university by an American Accreditation body
• Furthermore, 5–7 years of experience in academic leadership at the level of Associate/Assistant Dean or higher at an accredited university
• Additionally, experience in the development of new programs that meet international standards
• Moreover, a record of professional accomplishment including peer-reviewed publications
• Finally, a minimum of three research publications in Scopus journals in the last five years

Key Responsibilities:

1. Instructional Delivery (Teaching Performance):

• First and foremost, present research and practice-driven teaching
• Additionally, adapt to latest pedagogical techniques that stimulate student inquiry
• Furthermore, help students attain skills and competencies through engaging delivery techniques
• Moreover, develop appropriate assessments aligned with learning outcomes

2. Instructional Management:

• In addition, effectively manage the instructional process

3. Assessment and Evaluation:

• Furthermore, evaluate student performance and grading fairly
• Additionally, provide clear assessment criteria that reflect course content and learning outcomes
• Moreover, set expectations for students and avoid cognitive biases

4. Curriculum Development and Review:

• Additionally, contribute to regular curriculum reviewing and improvement for quality and effectiveness
• For quality:
  • Ensure currency and relevancy of theories and practice in the field
  • Maintain intellectual rigor appropriate to the degree program level
• For effectiveness:
  • Support increasingly complex presentation of theories, principles, and practice
  • Foster increasingly complex levels of analysis and competency development
  • Facilitate application of theories and principles

5. Research and Scholarship:

• Furthermore, actively engage in scholarly activities
• Additionally, publish peer-reviewed articles in area of specialization
• Moreover, contribute to the Mission of the University

6. Professional Development:

• In addition, acquire the latest academic techniques, discipline and professional certification
• Furthermore, pursue technology-related development and leadership development
• Moreover, attend in-campus and out-campus workshops, seminars, and training

7. Academic Advising and Academic Success:

• Additionally, provide academic advising and guidance to students
• Furthermore, support program learning outcomes, curriculum planning, and career planning

8. Service:

• Finally, participate by working in task forces or workgroups to accomplish assignments or projects
• Additionally, contribute to accreditation, recruitment, research administration, consultation
• Moreover, provide service to university, discipline, and community

9. Academic Administration:

• Furthermore, provide oversight for the efficient administration of the College

10. Academic Program Quality:

• Additionally, ensure quality teaching, conducive learning environment, and adequate support services for all academic programs offered in the College

11. Academic Program Sustainability:

• Moreover, manage the viability and sustainability of academic programs to meet stakeholder needs and compliance requirements

12. Academic Support:

• Finally, coordinate and provide adequate resources for faculty, students, and support staff for effective operation of the College

About AUE’s Colleges:
AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges:

• College of Law
• College of Education
• College of Design
• College of Business Administration
• College of Health Sciences
• College of Media and Mass Communication
• College of Computer Information Technology
• College of Security and Strategic Studies

Accreditations:

• SACSCOC accredited to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees
• CAA licensed and all programs accredited by Ministry of Education, UAE
• AACSB accredited Business programs (BBA, MBA, Master of Sport Management) as of 2022
• ABET accredited Bachelor of Computer Science
• NASAD Substantial Equivalency for Design programs (Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Animation)

Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates