Dean of College of Education | AUE Dubai

Job Description

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Education (CEDU) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

This senior academic leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction, academic leadership, operational oversight, and institutional development for the College of Education. The successful candidate will lead initiatives in teacher education, educational research, curriculum development, faculty development, student success, accreditation, partnerships, fundraising, and academic quality.

Employer: American University in the Emirates
College: College of Education (CEDU)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full Time
Position: Dean of the College of Education
Level: Senior Academic Leadership

Dean of College of Education – Position Overview

The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Education and is responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight.

The role is designed to advance excellence in:

• Teacher preparation.
• Educational research.
• Professional practice.
• Curriculum innovation.
• Faculty development.
• Student success.
• Community and school partnerships.
• Resource management.

The Dean is also expected to ensure that the College’s activities align with AUE’s institutional mission and strategic priorities.

Strategic Leadership

The successful candidate will provide leadership across the College and help shape its long-term academic direction.

Responsibilities include:

• Advancing the College’s mission in teacher education.
• Supporting educational research.
• Contributing to education policy development.
• Aligning College initiatives with national and international education trends.
• Working with senior University leadership.
• Engaging faculty and external stakeholders.
• Supporting strategic planning and institutional development.

Academic Excellence and Programme Quality

The Dean will oversee academic standards and programme development.

Responsibilities include:

• Curriculum development.
• Programme quality.
• Academic standards.
• Accreditation.
• Continuous improvement.
• Professional preparation of educators.

The vacancy specifically identifies accreditation frameworks including:

• CAEP.
• NCATE.
• TEAC.

The Dean will be expected to ensure that programmes meet recognised standards in educator preparation and professional training.

Faculty Development

The successful candidate will provide leadership for faculty recruitment, development, and performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruiting faculty members.
• Mentoring academic staff.
• Supporting teaching excellence.
• Encouraging research and scholarship.
• Promoting professional development.
• Supporting community engagement.
• Building an inclusive and collaborative academic culture.

Research and Innovation

The Dean will be expected to strengthen the College’s research environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Promoting a strong research culture.
• Supporting interdisciplinary research.
• Encouraging research in education and learning technologies.
• Supporting pedagogical innovation.
• Assisting faculty and students in securing research grants.
• Supporting scholarly publication.
• Expanding the College’s research profile.

Student Success

The Dean will oversee initiatives designed to strengthen student engagement and career readiness.

These may include:

• Internships.
• Field experiences.
• Mentorship programmes.
• Student retention initiatives.
• Career-readiness activities.
• Professional preparation.

The objective is to ensure that students are prepared for careers in education, leadership, and policy-related fields.

Community and School Partnerships

The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with external organisations.

Key stakeholders may include:

• K–12 schools.
• Higher education institutions.
• Government agencies.
• Community organisations.
• International partners.

The Dean will also support collaborative initiatives intended to improve educational outcomes and teacher-training programmes.

Resource and Financial Management

The Dean will be responsible for financial and operational planning within the College.

Responsibilities include:

• Budget oversight.
• Resource allocation.
• Financial planning.
• Fundraising.
• Grant development.
• Securing external funding.
• Developing strategic partnerships.

Applicants should therefore demonstrate experience managing both academic and financial resources.

Policy and Advocacy

The successful candidate will contribute to education policy discussions at regional and national levels.

This may include:

• Participating in policy discussions.
• Advocating for effective teaching methodologies.
• Supporting learning technologies.
• Promoting curriculum reform.
• Contributing to wider education-sector development.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Dean will promote:

• Equity.
• Diversity.
• Inclusion.
• Culturally responsive education.

Responsibilities also include addressing educational disparities and fostering an inclusive academic environment for students and faculty.

Accreditation and Compliance

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with:

• Institutional policies.
• Accreditation requirements.
• Teacher certification standards.
• Local regulatory requirements.
• International regulatory expectations.

The Dean will also support accreditation reviews and continuous academic improvement.

Advancement and Fundraising

The role includes responsibility for supporting the University’s advancement strategy.

The Dean will:

• Identify funding opportunities.
• Develop relationships with donors.
• Engage sponsors.
• Build external partnerships.
• Support research and programme funding.

Experience in grant writing, fundraising, and external engagement is therefore particularly valuable.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a:

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.

Required Leadership Experience

Candidates must demonstrate:

• At least five years of academic leadership experience.
• Leadership experience at the level of Associate Dean or higher.
• Experience gained at an accredited university.

Academic Profile

Applicants should have:

• A distinguished record of research.
• Strong teaching experience.
• Evidence of academic service.
• Experience in education-related scholarship.
• Strong academic leadership credentials.

External Networks and Partnerships

Candidates should demonstrate strong connections with:

• Educational institutions.
• Government agencies.
• Community partners.

Experience working with external stakeholders is an important component of the role.

Strategic and Management Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strategic planning ability.
• Faculty-development experience.
• Experience supporting student success.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication.
• Effective decision-making.

Preferred Experience

The following experience is particularly desirable:

• CAEP accreditation processes.
• Academic programme development.
• Emerging trends in education.
• Instructional technology.
• Contemporary pedagogy.
• Fundraising.
• Grant writing.
• Budget management.
• Inclusive academic leadership.

Reporting and Supervision

The Dean provides leadership and supervision to roles including:

• College Chair of Department.
• Programme Director(s).
• Associate Dean.
• College Coordinator(s).

About the American University in the Emirates

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) is located in Dubai International Academic City.

AUE describes itself as a higher education institution committed to teaching, research, service, innovation, and professional development. The University states that it is accredited by SACSCOC to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is officially licensed in the UAE, with its programmes accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).

The University includes colleges covering areas such as:

• Education.
• Law.
• Design.
• Business Administration.
• Media and Mass Communication.
• Engineering and Technology.
• Security and Strategic Studies.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official American University in the Emirates recruitment system.

Applicants should ensure that their application clearly demonstrates:

• Terminal doctoral qualification.
• Senior academic leadership experience.
• Research and teaching record.
• Accreditation experience.
• Faculty-development experience.
• Strategic planning.
• Student-success initiatives.
• External partnerships.
• Budget and resource management.
• Fundraising and grant-development experience.
• Leadership within an accredited higher education institution.

Applicants should verify all application requirements and recruitment status through AUE’s official careers portal.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	American University in the Emirates
College	College of Education (CEDU)
Location	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type	Full Time
Position	Dean of the College of Education
Level	Senior Academic Leadership
Required Qualification	PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field
Leadership Experience	Minimum 5 years in academic leadership at Associate Dean level or higher
Key Areas	Strategic leadership, accreditation, faculty development, research, student success, partnerships, budgeting
Preferred Accreditation Experience	CAEP and academic programme development
Supervisory Responsibility	Department leadership, programme directors, Associate Dean, coordinators
Application Deadline	Not stated