Dean of the College of Business Administration

Role Overview

Dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Kalba. This is the chief academic and administrative leadership role for the College, based in Kalba.

Role Purpose

Provide visionary, strategic, and ethical leadership across teaching, research, accreditation, and community engagement. Guide the College in shaping innovative curricula, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, advancing impactful research and creative scholarship, and ensuring continuous accreditation compliance at national and international levels. Strengthen the College's regional and global profile while cultivating a culture of inclusivity, integrity, and excellence. Contribute to institutional strategy, governance, and growth as a member of the University's senior leadership team, ensuring that Business Administration remains vital to the University's mission and to societal well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership and Governance

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership to advance the College's mission in teaching, research, and community engagement.
• Serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College, ensuring effective governance, transparency, and accountability.
• Lead curriculum development, program innovation, and periodic academic reviews in line with emerging trends and institutional goals.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across business administration disciplines.

Accreditation and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with national accreditation standards, including UAE CAA.
• Lead the preparation, submission, and successful completion of accreditation reviews and reports.
• Lead accreditation efforts and benchmarking against global business school frameworks including AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA, ACBSP, QAA, WASC, or equivalent, with commitment to achieving and sustaining international recognition for excellence in business education.
• Oversee continuous improvement processes, including learning outcomes assessment and curriculum mapping.

Faculty and Staff Development

• Recruit, mentor, and retain highly qualified faculty and staff.
• Promote professional development, scholarly excellence, and pedagogical innovation.
• Build an inclusive, collegial, and collaborative academic culture that values diversity, equity, and integrity.

Research and Scholarly Excellence

• Promote a culture of research, creative scholarship, and innovation across all disciplines.
• Secure external funding to support research initiatives and institutional development.
• Establish and strengthen research clusters, centers, and partnerships addressing local, regional, and global challenges.

Student Experience and Success

• Strengthen student employability and leadership development by integrating future-ready skills—such as digital innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship—into academic curricula and experiential learning opportunities.
• Enhance student support services, employability programs, and co-curricular activities.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, academic freedom, and intellectual curiosity.

Resource Stewardship and Institutional Development

• Develop and manage the College's budget, resources, and infrastructure sustainably.
• Ensure transparent and effective allocation of financial and human resources.
• Promote long-term planning to ensure academic and institutional resilience.

Community and Global Engagement

• Build partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, business institutions, and the private sector to enhance societal impact.
• Promote the College's contribution to entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development in alignment with Sharjah and UAE's strategic vision for a diversified knowledge-based economy.
• Expand international collaborations, exchange programs, and academic networks to elevate the College's global profile.

Ethical and Cultural Stewardship

• Uphold the highest standards of academic integrity, ethical scholarship, and cultural responsibility.
• Ensure that business education, research, and practice meaningfully contribute to economic growth, societal well-being, and sustainable development.
• Inspire and unite faculty, staff, and students toward shared goals grounded in diversity, inclusion, and academic excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in a discipline within business administration, management, economics, or a closely related field.
• Academic credentials and scholarly record suitable for appointment at the rank of Full Professor in business or management studies.
• Distinguished record of teaching, research, and service in business administration with evidence of national and international impact.
• Significant senior leadership experience in higher education, such as Dean, Associate Dean, or Department Chair, within a business school or related context.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, governance, budget management, and faculty development in the business education sector.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum development, program review, and innovative pedagogy in business and management education.

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of national accreditation standards, such as UAE CAA, and proven experience leading successful accreditation and quality assurance processes for business programs.
• Familiarity with international quality frameworks and business accreditations including QAA, WASC, AACSB, EQUIS, ACBSP, AMBA, or equivalent, and benchmarking against global standards.
• Demonstrated record of building external partnerships with industry, government, and professional bodies, securing research funding, and fostering business and community engagement.
• Experience in advancing student-centered initiatives that enhance learning outcomes, employability, entrepreneurial skills, and holistic development.
• Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and drive innovation across business disciplines and with other academic fields.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and integrity in business education.
• Experience in international education, cross-cultural engagement, and global academic collaborations within the business and management domain.
• Familiarity with the higher education landscape in the UAE, GCC, or MENA region (preferred).