Dean – School of Engineering & Computing

Dean SchoolofEngineering&Computing

Classification:Executive /AcademicLeadership
ReportsTo:Vice PresidentforAcademicAffairs(VPAA)

About The American InternationalUniversity

American InternationalUniversity(AIU)isaprivateinstitutionin Kuwaitfoundedin 2019offeringundergraduateprogramsbasedontheAmericanmodelofhighereducation. AIUprovidesdegreesinEngineeringArchitectureandDesign and BusinessAdministrationwithEnglish asthelanguageofinstruction. TheUniversityiscommittedtofosteringintellectual cultural and personalgrowthpreparinggraduatesforleadershiproles in a globalsociety.

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SchoolofEngineeringProfile

The SchoolofEngineeringand& ComputingattheAmerican InternationalUniversityin KuwaitcomprisesthedepartmentsofBiomedicalEngineering ChemicalEngineering CivilEngineeringComputerScienceCybersecurityElectricalEngineering IndustrialEngineering andMechanicalEngineering. The SchooloffersBachelorofScience(BSc)degreesinBiomedicalEngineering ChemicalEngineering CivilEngineeringComputerScienceCybersecurityElectricalEngineering IndustrialEngineering andMechanicalEngineering.

Scopeof Work

The DeanoftheSchoolofEngineering&Computingprovidesstrategicacademic and administrativeleadershiptoadvanceAIUsengineeringprograms. The Deanoverseesacademicqualityfacultydevelopmentaccreditationresearchandinnovation andoperationaleffectivenessfosteringexcellencecontinuousimprovement andsustainablegrowth.

KeyResponsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for the School of Engineering and Computing 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 to align programs with industry needs.
• Lead accreditation and quality assurance processes including ABET and related frameworks.
• Ensure accurate external communications including the Schools website and public information.
• Strengthen industry partnerships internships and experiential learning opportunities.
• Support laboratory infrastructure and academic resources development.
• Represent the School in university leadership and institutional strategic initiatives.
• Promote student success retention progression and employability through data-informed leadership.

ReportingDepartments(IfApplicable)

• FacultyintheSchoolofEngineering

• Administrative andprogramsupportstaff

MinimumQualifications:

The ideal candidate shall demonstrate experience in professional and academic positions a strong record in teaching and outstanding international academic achievements. The candidate is expected to demonstrate ongoing contributions through published research in recognized international journals as well as participation in exhibitions conferences and symposiums in addition to the following qualifications and experience:

• Ph.D. or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Professor rank in one of the Schools disciplines.
• Strong record of excellence in teaching and research appropriate to the rank of professor.
• Leadership qualities and proven research background.
• Clear vision for higher education and School development.
• Familiarity with credit hour and semester systems.
• Senior managerial experience in higher education preferably at dean level.
• Experience with program accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of HR administrative and financial policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with academic and industry institutions.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is a plus.
• Experience in American or internationally accredited higher education systems is preferred.

AdditionalQualifications

Prioritywillbegiventoapplicantswiththefollowingqualifications:

• Managerialexperienceandtheskillsnecessarytolaunchpioneeringprojects.

• Multi-culturalskills.

• Activeparticipationinreputableorganizations.

• Knowledgeofthemethodsofevaluationandrelatedmatters.

• Documentationdemonstratingsupportfortheachievementsofteachersandstudents.

• Understandingofthelatestteachingmethodsincludingtheuseoftechnologyintheteachingprocess.

• Demonstrationofacommitmenttoenrichingtheeducationalexperienceofstudents.

Howto

InterestedcandidatesshouldvisittheJobOpportunitiessectiononourwebsiteandsubmita resume andcoverlettervia: ThesuccessfulcandidateisexpectedtocommenceemploymentonAugust 30 2026.

Required Experience:

Junior IC