Dean, School of Engineering & Computing

About the role

The Dean of the School of Engineering and Computing at American International University in Kuwait provides strategic, academic and administrative leadership to advance the university's engineering programs. The school covers eight engineering and computing disciplines and offers BSc degrees in them. The Dean reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the school, including faculty, academic programs and operations.
• Oversee all engineering and computing programs, ensuring academic excellence and market relevance.
• Lead curriculum development, scheduling, program assessment and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgeting, resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Oversee faculty recruitment, development and performance management.
• Promote research and scholarly activity across the school.
• Maintain and engage the Industry Advisory Committee and strengthen industry partnerships, internships and experiential learning.
• Lead accreditation and quality assurance processes, including ABET and related frameworks.
• Ensure accurate external communications, including the school's website, and represent the school in university leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Promote student success, retention, progression and employability through data-informed leadership.

Required profile

• Ph.D. or equivalent from a recognised university, with professor rank in one of the school's disciplines.
• Strong record of excellence in teaching and research, with published research in international journals and participation in conferences and symposia.
• Senior managerial experience in higher education, preferably at dean level, and familiarity with credit hour and semester systems.
• Experience with program accreditation standards and knowledge of HR, administrative and financial policies.
• Bilingual English and Arabic is a plus; experience in American or internationally accredited systems is preferred.

Applications are submitted online via the university's careers page with a resume and cover letter, reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with immediate start expected.