Executive Academic Leader
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About the Role
University of Doha for Science and Technology seeks an Executive Academic Leader with a doctoral degree and substantial senior leadership experience in higher education.
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Responsibilities
- Lead complex academic operations
- Drive institutional excellence
- Support innovation in teaching, learning, research, and industry engagement
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline
- Substantial senior leadership experience within higher education
- Proven ability to lead complex academic operations, drive institutional excellence, and support innovation in teaching, learning, research, and industry engagement
- Experience within internationally recognized higher education institutions
- Strong understanding of global academic standards and accreditation frameworks
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar leadership role within a relevant discipline
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic
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Overview
- University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in Qatar.
- UDST offers applied Bachelors and Master’s degrees in various fields.
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will possess a doctoral degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Substantial senior leadership experience within higher education is required.
- Proven ability to lead complex academic operations, drive institutional excellence, and support innovation in teaching, learning, research, and industry engagement.
- Experience within internationally recognized higher education institutions and understanding of global academic standards and accreditation frameworks.
- Experience working within culturally diverse environments is highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Education: An earned PhD in Engineering, Information Technology or Computer Science.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar leadership role.
- Language: Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
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