Dean of Research

15 hours ago

Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Restore Talent Solutions Full time

Dean of Research

Position Summary

The Dean of Research is a new senior leadership role established to provide strategic direction and leadership for the research agenda at [Academy Name]. The primary purpose is to shape, guide, and implement the institution's research strategy. This is a permanent, full-time senior appointment.

The Dean of Research will be responsible for ensuring the institution's research is methodologically rigorous, addresses significant societal needs, and contributes to meaningful regional development.

This position is one of three Dean roles (Research, Education, and Continuous Professional Learning) reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic). The incumbent will work collaboratively with senior administration and academic leaders to develop and execute the institutional research plan, build research capacity, and establish a robust and distinctive doctoral program. The successful candidate will be an established and dynamic academic leader with a distinguished record in research leadership within an education-related field.

The Dean of Research will be instrumental in advancing the institution's impact on educational development nationally and within the broader regional context. Familiarity with the regional context and proficiency in both Arabic and English will be considered advantageous.

[Academy Name] offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Strategy and Leadership:

  • Develop and implement the institution's research strategy.
  • Foster a vibrant and excellent research culture.
  • Increase research activity and performance in the institution's core focus areas.

Research Quality:

  • Develop frameworks to monitor, support, and evaluate research quality across all academic units.

Capability Building:

  • Lead the design and implementation of research capability development programs for faculty.
  • Develop and oversee doctoral supervision training aligned with international best practices.

Funding and Resource Management:

  • Secure local and international research funding and strategic partnerships.
  • Manage research budgets and oversee the grant submission and research project proposal processes.

Postgraduate Research:

  • Oversee all higher degree by research (HDR) programs.
  • Coordinate admissions and provide support for research capability programs for both staff and students.

Collaboration and Partnerships:

  • Facilitate interdisciplinary research collaboration within the institution.
  • Build and maintain relationships with industry, government, and external stakeholders to maximize research impact.

Institutional Effectiveness:

  • Collaborate with other institutional leaders to align research initiatives with strategic planning.
  • Measure, evaluate, and report on research outcomes and impact.

Representation and Advocacy:

Represent the institution on research committees and at national and international forums.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Academic Credentials:

  • An earned PhD in a field relevant to the institution's mission.
  • A strong personal track record of research, with ideal expertise in quantitative or mixed methods research within education or a closely related field.

Strategic Thinking:

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with institutional priorities.

Leadership:

  • Proven experience in providing strategic direction and leading academic or research teams.

Communication:

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
  • Experience leading initiatives involving diverse stakeholders.

Management:

  • Direct experience in budget management and resource allocation.

Preferred Skills and Expertise:

Languages:

  • Proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Regional Experience:

  • Relevant professional or academic experience within the regional context.
BenefitsCompetitive Salary and Package

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