Arabic-L:GEN:Qatar University Dean of Arts and Sciences Job

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1) Subject: Qatar University Dean of Arts and Sciences Job

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Date: 26 Jan 2011
From: Sandy Williams and Jane Courson <qatarudas at wittkieffer.com>
Subject: Qatar University Dean of Arts and Sciences Job
 
Qatar University (QU) is seeking a visionary, accomplished and innovative academic leader to serve as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. 
 
Reporting to the vice president and chief academic officer, the dean will work in close partnership with the vice president and other deans to shape the future direction of the university’s academic program.  The dean has responsibility for the development and assessment of quality academic programs and policies within the College of Arts and Sciences, including the proactive pursuit of accreditation by international agencies for all eligible programs.  Working in close collaboration with faculty, the dean will chart the course of the college within the frame of the vision, mission and strategic plan of the college and the university as a whole.  The dean directly oversees ten department chairs, several program heads and the associate dean for academic affairs, the associate dean for research, the assistant dean for student affairs and the financial and administration office.
 
The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate and an outstanding record of teaching, research and administrative experience in a similarly complex academic setting; experience building and being part of successful leadership teams employing effective strategies for enhancing academic quality, achieving accreditation, experience supporting faculty recruitment, retention and development; experience planning, managing and allocating resources and a broad institutional perspective.  Superior communication and interpersonal skills are critical.  Familiarity with the culture and of the region is highly desirable; candidates that are fluent in both Arabic and English are highly preferred.
 
Founded in 1977, Qatar University is the only national university in the country.  QU is comprised of seven colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, and Sharia and Islamic Studies) offering vibrant undergraduate and emerging graduate programs to 8,000 students.  The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest at QU with more than 1,900 students and 256 full-time faculty and plays a central role in the university’s general education program.
 
QU is located in Doha, Qatar, a vibrant modern city with visitors and residents from around the globe.  Located on a peninsula in the Arabian Gulf, the state of Qatar has substantial oil and natural gas reserves and is one of the wealthiest states in the world.  The country has dedicated 2.8 percent of its GDP to fund scientific research.
 
Thank you for your consideration and willingness to assist Qatar University with this important endeavor.  We welcome ideas for potential candidates and/or expressions of interest.  The best way to contact us about this search is via email at qatarudas at wittkieffer.com.  We invite you to review the leadership profile at http://www.wittkieffer.com.
 
Sincerely,
 
Alexander (Sandy) Williams                           Jane Courson

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