Dean of college in Saudia Arabia (London)

Please note that this position requires relocation to Saudi Arabia and provides a great many opportunities to serve as Dean of a medical college.

The Dean of a College has direct authority and responsibility for the administration of the programs and the faculty within the College. The Dean must have adequate time and resources to oversee assigned programs, unit, and all program matters such as, but not limited to, personnel matters, student matters, curricular matters, and resource matters. The Dean assists in achieving the mission, vision, and goals of the college.

• Define, communicate, and execute a strategic vision for the future by articulating the distinctive needs and opportunities of the college.
• Support and continue a collaborative, innovative, entrepreneurial spirit and a balance of teaching, and service within the college.
• Drive and implement change management within and across academic programs.
• Attract external funding from government agencies, corporations, foundations, and interested donors to support the College's mission and develop relevant industry and professional partnerships.
• Serve as facilitator for the advisory board for programs.
• Through inspired leadership, assure the continued prominence of the faculty by prioritising the recruitment, continued development, and retention of faculty which will inspire excellence in teaching and learning best practices.
• Maintenance, oversight, and accountability for the college budget.
• Functioning as the first-line administrator with faculty and staff in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating curricular activities and services of the college.
• Providing leadership and vision in the expansion and development of academic programs to ensure continual growth of the college.
• Monitoring and overseeing the development of articulation agreements between divisional programs and appropriate institutions.
• Analysing the effectiveness of course scheduling, teaching, and learning to support student success in courses and programs, and recommends changes, as needed.
• Evaluating the performance of full-time faculty in preparation for reappointment, as well as engaging in classroom observations.
• Hiring, supervising, and evaluating part-time faculty.
• Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned by the Provost.
• Lead faculty and coordinate committees in program review, development, and instructional excellence for College education.
• Ensure curriculum integrity and currency.
• Ensure clinical sites used provide for student protection and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Prepare reports and curriculum materials in accordance with policies.
• Lead program and student assessment activities to ensure achievement of outcomes.
• Coordinate and review student course, program, and graduate evaluations/surveys.
• Collaborate in recruitment efforts and student advising.
• Oversee faculty advising procedures.
• Coordinate the student application, evaluation, and admission process of the College Programs.
• Review eligibility and acceptance criteria and revise when needed to ensure achievement of program goals and outcomes.
• Prepare self and others for approval/accrediting site visits.
• Prepare and submit required reports for the accrediting commission, and other related external agencies.
• If applicable, report required program changes to the appropriate internal administrators and/or external agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of new trends in higher education, professional development activities, and orientation methodology.
• Knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the College.
• Skills to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilisation of resources.
• Broad educational background and experience which demonstrates abilities in nursing practice, principles of teaching, and public relations.
• Ability to manage time and evaluate employee and/or student progress.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; leadership style that emphasises collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication and interpersonal situations.
• Commitment to diversity.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and institutions.
• Provide dedicated commitment to establish and grow high quality educational, research, and service programs.
• Ability to define, articulate, and execute a strategic vision for the future of the college to both internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to support and cultivate a distinguished, accomplished, and diverse faculty.
• Outstanding communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Ability to lead effective development and fundraising activities.
• Demonstrated commitments to the continuous improvement of student success, teaching excellence, and academic programming relevant to the community.
• Ability to utilise computer-based resources.
• Possess a record of recognised achievement in teaching and service.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Experience working with health professions, business, and industry.
• Experience as a Department Chairperson, Program Director, Associate Dean or Dean required.
• Experience in the planning and development of training programs, personnel administration, or human development.
• Successful record of college teaching; college and/or teaching preferred.
• Support for pedagogical and programmatic innovations in higher education.
• Commitment to participatory governance.
• Commitment to college’s Mission and Vision and ability to promote them within academic affairs.
• Knowledge of and experience with assessment strategies for program improvement.
• Proven ability to motivate change.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Ph. D. Degree.
• Five years of experience in Education/Leadership or higher education preferred.
• Teaching experience, preferably college and/or university level, and knowledge of learning principles for adult education, including College curriculum development, health science, administration, and evaluation.
• Administrative experience, preferably at the college and/or university level.

This position is offered with a highly competitive salary as well as a multiplicity of benefits that will afford a privileged and comfortable lifestyle, including generous accommodation and travel contributions.