Dean, School of Engineering & Computing

About the role

American International University (AIU), a private institution in Kuwait founded in 2019, is recruiting a Dean for its School of Engineering & Computing. The school covers eight engineering and computing disciplines and offers BSc degrees in them. The Dean reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and provides strategic, academic and administrative leadership, overseeing academic quality, faculty development, accreditation, research and innovation and operational effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the school's faculty, academic programs and operations, and oversee all engineering and computing programs
• Manage 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, and maintain the Industry Advisory Committee
• Lead accreditation and quality assurance, including ABET and related frameworks
• Ensure accurate external communications, strengthen industry partnerships and internships, and support laboratory infrastructure
• Represent the school in university leadership and promote student success, retention, progression and employability

Required profile

• Ph.D. or equivalent from a recognized university, with professor rank in one of the school's disciplines
• Strong record of teaching and research, with published research in international journals and conference participation
• Senior managerial experience in higher education, preferably at dean level
• 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 through 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.