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Academic Dean

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Job Location:

Jeddah - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership:

  • Provide vision and leadership for curriculum development academic policies and instructional standards.

  • Ensure academic programs meet accreditation and regulatory standards.

  • Promote innovative teaching methods and use of technology in instruction.

Faculty Oversight:

  • Recruit evaluate mentor and support faculty and academic staff.

  • Facilitate faculty development and performance reviews.

  • Ensure compliance with faculty workload promotion and tenure policies.

Program Development and Evaluation:

  • Oversee development implementation and assessment of academic programs.

  • Lead academic planning and program review processes.

  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and new program initiatives.

Student Success:

  • Support student learning retention and completion initiatives.

  • Address academic concerns and grievances in coordination with faculty and student services.

Strategic Planning and Budgeting:

  • Develop and manage the academic budget for the division.

  • Participate in institutional planning and policymaking.

  • Align academic priorities with institutional goals and available resources.

Partnerships and Outreach:

  • Collaborate with other deans departments and external partners.

  • Represent the school/division in institutional committees and community events.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Doctorate or terminal degree in a relevant academic discipline.

  • Minimum 57 years of academic leadership experience (e.g. department chair associate dean).

  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching scholarship and service.

  • Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.

Preferred:

  • Experience with accreditation processes.

  • Familiarity with institutional effectiveness and assessment strategies.

  • Proven ability to lead change and manage diverse teams.

Key Skills

  • Fiscal Management
  • Teacher Coaching
  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom Experience
  • Education Administration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Administrative Experience
  • Cordova
  • Leadership Experience
  • Program Development