Assistant Dean of Division

Responsibilities

• Support the Dean in developing and implementing the Division's academic, research, operational, and administrative priorities
• Coordinate divisional leadership meetings, faculty meetings, and action tracking
• Manage academic program administration, faculty workload planning, and teaching assignments
• Oversee research leadership, administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Lead strategic and operational planning, including budgeting and resource allocation
• Manage divisional facilities, laboratories, and infrastructure
• Lead and develop academic faculty, research staff, and administrative staff
• Ensure compliance with governance, accreditation, and regulatory requirements
• Act as a principal coordination point between the Division and various University functions
• Drive quality and continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a closely HSMS related discipline
• Minimum of 12-16 years of progressive experience in academia, research, or higher education administration
• Demonstrated experience in academic leadership roles such as Assistant Dean or Associate Dean
• Proven experience managing academic faculty and researchers in a research-intensive environment
• Strong understanding of academic governance, program administration, and research operations
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and workforce planning
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management capabilities
• Ability to manage complex priorities in a multicultural environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in higher education leadership or business administration
• Experience in a globally ranked, research-intensive, or technology-focused university
• Experience supporting accreditation and institutional reviews
• Experience in the United Arab Emirates or a comparable international higher education environment

About the Company

MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence) is a research-intensive university focused on advancing the field of artificial intelligence.