Dean of Research

Dean of Research

Position Summary

The Dean of Research is a new senior leadership role
established to provide strategic direction and leadership for the research
agenda at [Academy Name]. The primary purpose is to shape, guide, and implement
the institution's research strategy. This is a permanent, full -time senior
appointment.

The Dean of Research will be responsible for ensuring the
institution's research is methodologically rigorous, addresses significant
societal needs, and contributes to meaningful regional development.

This position is one of three Dean roles (Research,
Education, and Continuous Professional Learning) reporting to the Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Academic). The incumbent will work collaboratively with senior
administration and academic leaders to develop and execute the institutional
research plan, build research capacity, and establish a robust and distinctive
doctoral program. The successful candidate will be an established and dynamic
academic leader with a distinguished record in research leadership within an
education -related field.

The Dean of Research will be instrumental in advancing the
institution's impact on educational development nationally and within the
broader regional context. Familiarity with the regional context and proficiency
in both Arabic and English will be considered advantageous.

[Academy Name] offers a competitive compensation package and
comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Strategy and Leadership:

• Develop
  and implement the institution's research strategy.
  
• Foster
  a vibrant and excellent research culture.
  
• Increase
  research activity and performance in the institution's core focus areas.
  

Research Quality:

• Develop
  frameworks to monitor, support, and evaluate research quality across all
  academic units.
  

Capability Building:

• Lead
  the design and implementation of research capability development programs
  for faculty.
  
• Develop
  and oversee doctoral supervision training aligned with international best
  practices.
  

Funding and Resource Management:

• Secure
  local and international research funding and strategic partnerships.
  
• Manage
  research budgets and oversee the grant submission and research project
  proposal processes.
  

Postgraduate Research:

• Oversee
  all higher degree by research (HDR) programs.
  
• Coordinate
  admissions and provide support for research capability programs for both
  staff and students.
  

Collaboration and Partnerships:

• Facilitate
  interdisciplinary research collaboration within the institution.
  
• Build
  and maintain relationships with industry, government, and external
  stakeholders to maximize research impact.
  

Institutional Effectiveness:

• Collaborate
  with other institutional leaders to align research initiatives with
  strategic planning.
  
• Measure,
  evaluate, and report on research outcomes and impact.
  

Representation and Advocacy:

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Academic Credentials:

• An
  earned PhD in a field relevant to the institution's mission.
  
• A
  strong personal track record of research, with ideal expertise in
  quantitative or mixed methods research within education or a closely
  related field.
  

Strategic Thinking:

• Demonstrated
  ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with
  institutional priorities.
  

Leadership:

• Proven
  experience in providing strategic direction and leading academic or
  research teams.
  

Communication:

• Excellent
  interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
  
• Experience
  leading initiatives involving diverse stakeholders.
  

Management:

• Direct
  experience in budget management and resource allocation.
  

Preferred Skills and Expertise:

Languages:

• Proficiency
  in both Arabic and English.
  

Regional Experience:

• Relevant
  professional or academic experience within the regional context.
  

Benefits