Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

About the role

The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences will serve as the chief academic officer, providing strategic vision and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary school comprising Chemistry, Biotechnology, Physics, Mathematics, English Literature, Humanities, and Education at the American International University in Kuwait.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the School, overseeing full‑time and adjunct faculty, academic programs, and administrative operations.
• Lead curriculum development, course scheduling, program assessment and continuous improvement of degree offerings.
• Manage the School’s budget, resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Drive faculty recruitment, mentoring, performance review and professional development.
• Promote a culture of research and scholarship, supporting faculty and student research activities.
• Maintain active engagement with the School Advisory Committee to align programs with industry needs and emerging trends.
• Coordinate accreditation, assessment and quality‑assurance activities at institutional and programmatic levels.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthen connections with local and international communities.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in academic leadership within higher education.
• Proven track record in curriculum development and program assessment.
• Experience managing budgets and strategic planning for an academic unit.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor and develop faculty.
• Strong record of research and scholarship.
• Experience with accreditation processes and quality assurance.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and community engagement.

Required skills