Dean – School of Engineering & Computing (Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait)
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About the Role
American International University in Kuwait is seeking a Dean for the School of Engineering & Computing. The Dean provides strategic, academic, and administrative leadership, overseeing engineering and computing programs, faculty development, accreditation, and research.
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Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and management for the School of Engineering, including oversight of full time and adjunct faculty, academic programs, and administrative operations
- Oversee all engineering and computing degree programs, including Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering
- Lead curriculum development, course scheduling, program assessment, and continuous improvement of degree offerings
- Manage the School’s budget, resource allocation, and strategic planning
- Drive faculty recruitment, mentoring, performance review, and professional development
- Promote a culture of research and scholarship across the School; support faculty and student research activities
- Maintain and engage the Industry Advisory Committee to align programs with industry needs
- Lead and coordinate accreditation efforts and quality assurance activities, including familiarity with ABET
- Ensure the School’s website and public communications accurately reflect programs, achievements, and student opportunities
- Foster industry and community partnerships, internships, and experiential learning opportunities for students
- Represent the School in university leadership meetings and contribute to institution wide strategic initiatives
- Support infrastructure development, laboratory enhancements, and academic resources
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent from a recognized university
- The rank of professor in one of the School's disciplines
- A record of excellence in teaching and research appropriate to the rank of professor
- Leadership qualities and proven research background in one of the School's disciplines
- A clear vision for developing higher education in general and for the School in particular
- Full familiarity with the credit hour and academic year (semester) system
- Distinguished managerial experience in the affairs of higher education, preferably at the level of a college dean in a reputable university
- Experience with the standards of program accreditation by specialized commissions at national education institutions
- Acumen in the area of human resources and administrative and financial concepts, practices, policies, and procedures
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with large sectors of a diverse community
- Experience in communicating with universities, professional and academic institutions, associations, unions, companies and business administration institutions
- Bi lingual proficiency in English and Arabic (spoken and written) is a plus
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About The American International University
- American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education
- AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction
School of Engineering Profile
- The School of Engineering and Computing comprises departments of Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering
- The School offers Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees in these disciplines
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and management for the School of Engineering, including oversight of full time and adjunct faculty, academic programs, and administrative operations
- Oversee all engineering and computing degree programs
- Lead curriculum development, course scheduling, program assessment, and continuous improvement
- Manage the School’s budget, resource allocation, and strategic planning
- Drive faculty recruitment, mentoring, performance review, and professional development
- Promote a culture of research and scholarship
- Maintain and engage the Industry Advisory Committee
- Lead and coordinate accreditation efforts and quality assurance activities
- Ensure the School’s website and public communications are accurate
- Foster industry and community partnerships, internships, and experiential learning
- Represent the School in university leadership meetings
- Support infrastructure development, laboratory enhancements, and academic resources
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent from a recognized university
- The rank of professor in one of the School's disciplines
- A record of excellence in teaching and research
- Leadership qualities and proven research background
- A clear vision for developing higher education
- Full familiarity with the credit hour and academic year (semester) system
- Distinguished managerial experience in higher education, preferably at the level of a college dean
- Experience with program accreditation standards
- Acumen in human resources and administrative and financial concepts
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in communicating with universities and professional institutions
- Bi lingual proficiency in English and Arabic is a plus
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website and submit a resume and cover letter via https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled
- The successful candidate is expected to commence employment on August 30, 2026
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