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United States, Seattle

Dean - School of Business (Full/Associate/Assistant) 

Position accepts single, unaccompanied candidates, only.
Relocation Assistance to Kuwait Provided.

American International University (AIU) – Kuwait opened its doors in 2019; the first business student cohort was admitted to University in fall 2020. AIU offers an American style education, degrees and majors to educate and serve the people of Kuwait as well as international students. The University provides high quality, relevant, and varied educational programs and opportunities for the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. The University values its role as an educational leader that promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a diverse community.  It offers academic and professional programs, which lead to degrees from the associate through baccalaureate and masters.

The School of Business offers degrees in Accounting, Management, and Finance. It is expected to offer more programs at undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Dean of the Business School, is responsible for supervising all aspects of the school, including the following:


	Full time and adjunct faculty
	All degree programs within the school
	Course Scheduling
	Curriculum Development
	Course and Degree Program Assessment
	Website maintenance for the School
	Searches for new and replacement positions
	Budget for the School
	Promotion of Research and Scholarship
	Maintaining the Business Advisory Committee for the school
	Have experience with the American institutional accreditation system and process as well as specialized accreditation systems such as AACSB.


The Dean reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and is expected to jointly lead the program. AIU is a developing university with very dynamic features, it is expected that the associate department chair will take part in the university's development.

Minimum Qualifications


	Doctoral degree in a relevant academic field from a reputable university.
	Minimum of six three years of teaching and research at a higher education institute.
	Current academic rank of Professor/Associate Professor.
	Demonstrated record of collaborative decision-making.
	Have experience in a multicultural and multi-linguistic environment.
	Demonstrated experience with budget management.
	An entrepreneurial spirit


About American International University:

AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait with the first student cohort admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. Through its educational programs, the University serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU’s offers degree programs in Engineering, Architecture, and Design, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.

For more information about AIU visit: www.aiu.edu.kw

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit the Job Opportunities section of our webpage and submit your resume and cover letter: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs or to ExecutiveHR@aiu.edu.kw


American International University

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Postdoctoral Associate/Research Scientist in the Division of Engineering (Civil and Urban Engineering) - Dr. Mohamed Moustafa 

Description

The Future-Generation of Resilient and Infrastructure Design Technology Hub (Future-GRID TecH) in the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit one or more motivated post-doctoral associates (or research scientist for experienced candidates with 5 years of post-PhD experience). The candidates will work under the supervision of Future-GRID TecH director Dr. Mohamed Moustafa to carry out cutting-edge research in the broad area of future structures and resilient infrastructure systems with interest in applications of new and emerging technologies. Particular areas of interest include:


	advanced construction and reinforcement materials (UHPC, ECC, SMA)
	UHPC mix development, material characterization, modeling, and structural design
	structural 3D printing (metals, concrete, and composites)
	computational mechanics and structural topology optimization
	vision-based structural health monitoring
	autonomous and drone-based infrastructure inspection and vibration monitoring


Successful candidates must hold a PhD degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Material Engineering. Other related field such as Computer Science, Nuclear Engineering, and Material Science are also welcomed. Required qualifications include: strong communication and presentation skills; a track record in writing and publishing peer-reviewed journal publications; and previous or relevant experience in mentoring or supervising undergraduate student research or junior graduate students.

A formal training, education, or certification in a secondary area (beyond the main PhD focus) such as additive manufacturing, advanced/hybrid manufacturing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, UAVs, computational fluid dynamics, etc. is a plus. Other preferred qualifications include: expertise in programming and coding (preferably using Python and C ) and GUI development; expertise in computational mechanics and finite element simulation and modeling; expertise in laboratory and multi-scale experimental testing at the material, component, and structural levels.  

The candidates will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists and undergraduate students, conduct high-quality “innovative and independent” experimental, analytical, and/or computational research, publish research work and results in scientific peer-reviewed journals and conferences, mentor undergraduate students, and participate in writing research grant proposals.

To be considered, all applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format via Interfolio:


	cover letter
	curriculum vitae with full publication list
	statement of research interests and plan
	three sample (recent and/or most relevant) journal publications
	contact details of two references


The terms of employment include a highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children (if applicable). Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the positions are filled.

If you have any questions or require more information, please email: mohamed.moustafa@nyu.edu

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.


New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

Hong Kong

Ref.: 530553
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine (21200)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow (several posts) in Cancer Research in the Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 530553), to commence as soon as possible for one to three year(s), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree preferably in biomedical sciences or related disciplines, and strong research background in cancer biology, immuno-oncology, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, single cell technology or medicinal chemistry.  They should have a good command of written and spoken English, strong communication skills, and a demonstrated track record of publishing academic research papers. They should be self-motivated, hardworking and able to work well in an interdisciplinary team.  The appointees are expected to contribute to collaborative research projects under the supervision of Professor S.Y. Leung (https://www.patho.hku.hk/en/Our-Team/Academic/Department-Chairperson/Professor-LEUNG-Suet-Yi-Item/Professor-LEUNG-Suet-Yi)  in the discovery of cancer biomarkers using large scale multi-omics approach, organoid technology and novel animal models, in addition to the development of anti-cancer or immuno-oncology drugs. Working off-campus may be required. Information about the Department can be obtained at https://www.patho.hku.hk/

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above posts.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. and research publication list.  Review of applications will start on November 25, 2024 and continue until January 31, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.


The University of Hong Kong

United Kingdom, Southampton

The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences is seeking an Administrator to join the Faculty Operating Service. Based in the School of Engineering, you will make an important contribution to supporting the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Successful applicants will be experienced, motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive team players who are culturally sensitive and can work effectively in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Ranked in the global top 100 and a founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton is a world-leading, research-intensive university. We are proud of our strong educational offering, our award-winning research, and our global reputation for innovation and enterprise.

The Faculty Operating Service (FOS) works in partnership with the academic community, other professional services and the wider University community to support Faculties across the triple helix of education, research and enterprise and achieve ground-breaking research, and delivery of an outstanding student experience. The FOS team is the integral and embedded professional service directly involved in running and maintaining the Faculty and are key to driving continual improvements and ensuring best practice.

As a member of our busy and engaged administrative team, you will deliver a thoughtful, proactive, and efficient service. To be successful in this role you will:


	Build effective and credible working relationships and liaise confidently with your stakeholders.
	Be adaptable, flexible, proactive and a team player with strong interpersonal skills and a positive and enthusiastic approach.
	Have excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively to meet business requirements. 
	Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and well as up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft Office.


The University offers a generous holiday allowance and additional University closure days, with pension scheme membership, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. Our excellent family leave arrangements include maternity, paternity, adoption and parental. Our flexible working practices include a hybrid working model, by agreement and aligned to local business needs.

For further information about the position, email Sue Jenkins, School of Engineering Operations Manager, at s.jenkins@soton.ac.uk.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 16th December.


University of Southampton

New Zealand, Auckland


	Join New Zealand's university of opportunity
	Lead the faculty's academic strategy, innovation and staff development
	Play a critical role within the Dean's Faculty Executive team


As one of the world's top 50 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially-driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 26,000 students and almost 4,000 staff based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses.

Our Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences/Te Ara Hauora Pūtaiao (FHES) makes a critical contribution to addressing the health and wellbeing for people and planet. Te Tiriti o Waitangi is at the heart of what we do. The faculty is committed to enhancing student equity of outcomes across our programs and to lead the transformation of health professional education for the benefit of the health system and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is AUT's largest faculty with 6000 EFTS and over 600 (FTE) deeply committed Faculty staff, who are focussed on strengthening and enhancing the student experience and contributing meaningful high-quality knowledge advance and research in Health and Environmental Sciences.  

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

The faculty is seeking an innovative and visionary new Associate Dean Academic (ADA) to become a key member of the Faculty's Executive team. Expanding pedagogical practice to better integrate technology enhanced learning and blended and hybrid learning, this role requires a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and advancement. We expect cutting edge approaches that will take us to the next level. The role will also be responsible for ensuring that best practices are disseminated and shared both internally and externally to enhance the reputation of the FHES and AUT. The ADA will support the quality assurance of Faculty teaching and learning and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key focus areas include:


	Lead with vision and innovation a team of five direct reports and a larger team of indirect reports.
	Lead the development of innovative academic practices that advance personalised learning and the overall quality of our educational offer to students.
	Lead the implementation of advances in learning technologies and digital and multimode practices in teaching and learning.
	Uplift the academic capability and capacity of our academic community. Foster a positive culture of academic excellence by leading academic debate relating to research in teaching and learning and by establishing a program of staff development.
	Work closely with numerous internal and external stakeholders including the Faculty Dean, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Pro-Vice Chancellor Learning & Teaching, other FHES Associate Deans, Heads of School and relevant professional bodies
	Active contribution to faculty, university and academic-related committees.


You will be recognised as a highly collaborative and influential future-focused leader who listens; whilst enabling innovation and encouraging proactivity to embrace AUT's energy and ideas and make things happen. Visionary and aspirational, you will embody trustworthiness, confidence and kindness- a reflection of AUT's values of tika (integrity), pono (respect) and aroha (compassion).

You will be recognised as culturally capable and you will value diversity, work inclusively, and allow and champion creativity, flexibility, and innovation whilst being humble and principled. You will support the Faculty's next steps in its Te Tiriti o Waitangi journey and display attributes of inclusiveness, empathy, trustworthiness, confidence and kindness. Your ability to listen, connect, collaborate, communicate and influence will be critical. You will also support teaching, learning and assessment that is guided by the university's Te Kete strategy.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

We welcome applications from ambitious senior learning and teaching leaders.

Along with your academic CV, please submit a) a cover letter explaining why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) a statement addressing how your experience aligns with the key selection criteria we're seeking below:


	A strong research and scholarship record of sustained excellence and a recognised contribution to the academic field.
	Disciplinary expertise within an existing area of our faculty. PhD or equivalent essential. Please also highlight your experience working successfully across other disciplines.
	Extensive experience in Learning and Teaching preferably including a Learning and Teaching qualification.
	Leadership of strategic developments in innovative student-centred teaching and assessment practices, and the use of teaching technologies in delivery. Please highlight successes with integration of technology-enhanced learning and how they might be adapted as tools in a higher education pedagogical environment.
	Sound practical knowledge in the field of higher education pedagogy. Leadership experience acquired through relevant health or science arenas is desirable.
	Direct staff management experience, with a track record of successful teamwork built around a coaching and consultative approach.
	A champion for equity, with proven ability advancing outcomes for student groups underrepresented in science. Demonstrated experience enacting Te Tiriti o Waitangi in another University is highly desirable.
	Applicants are welcome to add further comments they may feel of relevance.


Further Information:


	Start date: As soon as possible (to be agreed with the successful candidate)
	Location: The role will be based at the Akoranga Campus on the North Shore of Auckland.
	Term: The successful candidate will secure a permanent substantive academic appointment. They will be seconded for an initial three-year term to the role of Associate Dean Academic (with the option for renewal, by mutual agreement).
	Salary: Commensurate with relevant experience and skills and aligned with the appropriate step in AUT's academic pay scales (Associate Professor $142, 835 - $165,369; Professor: $156,354 - $201,425). In addition, a special responsibilities payment (pro-rata) will be made for the Associate Dean responsibilities.
	Referees - Applicants should also provide names, contact details and clarification of relationship for at least three potential referees. Referees will not be contacted without the prior consent of the applicant.
	For recruitment enquiries: Contact Alycia Hurley - Alycia.hurley@aut.ac.nz


Closing date for applications: 19 January 2025 at 10pm. Please note the AUT will be closed from 18 December until 7 January. 

Reference: 90698

 At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.


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