Director, Faculty and Curriculum
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NYU Abu Dhabi seeks a Director of Faculty and Curriculum to lead the design, development, and quality assurance of academic and professional programs. The role involves curriculum architecture, faculty partnerships, academic quality assurance, and online portfolio development.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, design and define comprehensive learning outcomes for degree programs, executive education, and stackable professional micro credentials
- Create stackable pathways from non degree certificates into credit bearing degree programs
- Ensure academic quality of the outcomes
- Vet faculty qualifications and fit for specific programs, coordinating with academic deans and faculty affairs offices
- Identify, recruit, and partner with NYU and NYUAD faculty to serve as Program Directors
- Lead and provide oversight of faculty driven curriculum development
- Guide and manage internal NYU and NYUAD approval processes alongside external UAE academic regulatory submissions
- Design and implement quality assurance frameworks tailored to each program's requirements
- Implement strategic program evaluations and lead scheduled curriculum reviews
- Oversee production of all required documentation for institutional approvals
- Lead development of online and hybrid courses, utilizing design matrices such as Quality Matters
- Train faculty on digital delivery tools and engagement strategies
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, Higher Education Administration, or closely related field
- Advanced certification in Instructional Design or Online Learning (e.g., Quality Matters, OLC)
- Expertise in Learning Management Systems (Brightspace, Canvas) and Curriculum Mapping software
- 10+ years of experience in curriculum design, instructional design, or academic affairs within higher education
- Proven track record of designing executive education, micro credentials, and traditional degree programs
- Deep knowledge of pedagogical theories and adult learning principles (Andragogy)
- Advanced skill in developing course design matrices and curriculum maps
- Comprehensive understanding of US and international accreditation standards
- Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross functional faculty teams
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Position Summary
- NYU Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint a Director, Faculty & Curriculum reporting to Vice Provost, Executive & Professional Education.
- The Director is a pivotal leadership role responsible for end to end design, development, and quality assurance of high impact academic and professional programs.
- The role focuses on establishing robust curriculum maps, leading digital transformation of learning, and navigating complex approval processes.
Job Responsibilities
- Together with faculty, lead, design and define comprehensive learning outcomes for degree programs, executive education, and stackable professional micro credentials.
- Create stackable pathways from non degree certificates into credit bearing degree programs.
- Ensure academic quality of the outcomes.
- Responsible for vetting faculty qualifications and fit for specific programs, coordinating with academic deans and faculty affairs offices.
- Identify, recruit, and partner with NYU and NYUAD faculty to serve as Program Directors.
- Lead and provide oversight of faculty driven curriculum development, serve as primary liaison between departments, schools and clients.
- Guide and manage internal NYU and NYUAD approval processes alongside external UAE academic regulatory submissions.
- Design and implement quality assurance frameworks tailored to each program's requirements.
- Implement strategic program evaluations that track program performance; lead scheduled curriculum reviews.
- Oversee production of all required documentation for institutional approvals.
- Lead development of online and hybrid courses, utilizing design matrices such as Quality Matters.
- Train faculty on digital delivery tools and engagement strategies.
Required Education
- Master's Degree (MA/MS/M.Ed) in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field.
- Advanced certification in Instructional Design or Online Learning (e.g., Quality Matters, OLC).
- Expertise in Learning Management Systems (Brightspace, Canvas) and Curriculum Mapping software.
Required Experience
- 10+ years of experience in curriculum design, instructional design, or academic affairs within a higher education setting.
- Proven track record of designing executive education, micro credentials, and traditional degree programs.
- Deep knowledge of pedagogical theories and adult learning principles (Andragogy).
- Advanced skill in developing course design matrices and curriculum maps.
- Comprehensive understanding of the US and international accreditation standards.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to lead cross functional faculty teams.
Preferred Education
- Doctoral Degree or Ed.D. in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a relevant disciplinary field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
- Certification in Quality Assurance auditing for Higher Education.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with the specific educational landscape and regulatory requirements of the UAE/GCC region.
- Ability to use data analytics to track learning outcome attainment and program success.
- Fluency in digital media production for educational content.
- Arabic language skills.
Additional Information
- NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program.
- NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU’s global network university.
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