Director of Faculty and Curriculum - Office of Executive Education
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NYU Abu Dhabi seeks a Director of Faculty and Curriculum to lead end-to-end 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 definition of 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 learning 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 documentation for institutional approvals
- Lead development of online and hybrid courses using 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 incumbent serves as the primary architect for a diverse portfolio ranging from degree programs to executive education, stackable micro credentials, and certificates.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead design and definition of 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 using 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 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 US and international accreditation standards.
- Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross functional faculty teams.
Preferred Education
- Doctoral Degree or Ed.D. in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or 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.
- NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing.
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