Dean of Research
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Job Summary
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 institutions research strategy. This is a permanent full-time senior appointment.
The Dean of Research will be responsible for ensuring the institutions 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 institutions 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 institutions research strategy.
- Foster a vibrant and excellent research culture.
- Increase research activity and performance in the institutions 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:
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Academic Credentials:
- An earned PhD in a field relevant to the institutions 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.
Benefits
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Teacher Coaching
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
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- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
