An earned PhD from an accredited institution in an appropriate field such as Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Business, or Computer Science is required.
A doctoral degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline is required.
A minimum of 15 years of total experience, including 5 years in a similar leadership position at a university or college campus undergoing rapid growth and development, is required.
Candidates must have experience within internationally recognized higher education institutions and a strong understanding of global academic standards and accreditation frameworks.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.
Experience reviewing and/or facilitating reviews of faculty promotion portfolios is required.
Significant experience building and sustaining productive leadership teams and inspiring others to achieve excellence is required.
Responsibilities
Provide executive-level leadership and direction for a University-wide comprehensive Academic Affairs strategy that complements and supports UDST’s academic and technical and vocational mission.
Advise the President in developing overall academic plans, policies, and procedures for executing UDST’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals.
Build internal and external relationships to further UDST’s TVET mission and serve on local, regional, and international committees, boards, and/or task force teams.
Provide leadership in identifying, developing, and maintaining high-quality, market-appropriate technical and applied programs.
Contribute to the formulation of UDST’s strategy.
Lead development and implementation of the academic strategy in alignment with UDST’s strategy through division initiatives and projects.
Ensure the development and implementation of policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines related to Institutional Delivery and Academic.
Monitor the Academics Division’s performance against established KPIs on a regular basis.
Develop and monitor the academic annual budget in collaboration with the Support Services Division.
Establish and maintain partnerships and working relationships with other higher education institutions, K-12 community groups, industry stakeholders, and ministerial bodies.
Provide strategic leadership in the design, development, implementation, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of high-quality experiential learning and academic excellence.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working within culturally diverse environments is highly desirable.
Overview
University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering applied Bachelors and Master’s degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas in various fields. UDST has over 50 programs in the fields of Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Continuing and Professional Education and more.
With more than 700 staff and over 8,000 students, UDST is the destination for top-notch applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences with incorporation of innovative technological interventions, to further enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates that can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.
To provide executive-level oversight for academic affairs, including the provision of leadership for the
implementation of the institution's Teaching and Learning Strategy.
Responsibilities
Provide executive-level leadership and direction for a University-wide comprehensive strategy for Academic Affairs which complements and supports the academic and technical and vocational mission of UDST.
Advise the President in developing overall academic plans, policies, and procedures for the execution of the strategic plan, mission, vision, and goals of UDST.
Build internal and external relationships to further the TVET mission of UDST and be responsible for serving on local, regional, and international committees, boards and/or task force teams.
Provide leadership in the identification, development, and maintenance of high quality and market-appropriate technical and applied programs.
Contribute to the formulation of UDST’s strategy.
Lead the development and implementation of the academic strategy in alignment with UDST’s strategy through division initiatives and projects.
Ensure the development and implementation of policies, procedures, processes and guidelines related to Institutional Delivery and Academic.
Monitor performance of the Academics Division vis-à-vis established KPIs on a regular basis.
Develop and monitor the academic annual budget in collaboration with Support Services Division.
Establish and maintain partnerships and working relations with other higher education institutions, K-12 community groups, industry stakeholders, and ministerial bodies.
Provide strategic leadership in the design, development, implementation, coordination, assessment and continuous improvement of high-quality experiential learning and academic excellence.
Candidates must demonstrate experience within internationally recognized higher education institutions, and possess a strong understanding of global academic standards and accreditation frameworks. Experience working within culturally diverse environments is highly desirable.
Qualifications
Education:
An earned PhD, awarded from an accredited institution in an appropriate field such as Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Business or a Computer Science is required.
The successful candidate will possess a doctoral degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline, together with substantial senior leadership experience within higher education. The role requires a proven ability to lead complex academic operations, drive Academic excellence, and support innovation in teaching, learning, research, and industry engagement.
Experience:
Minimum of 15 years of total experience out of which, 5 years of experience in a similar leadership
position, at a university or college campus undergoing rapid growth and development.
Experience with reviewing and/ or facilitating the review of faculty promotion portfolios.
Significant experience in building and sustaining highly productive leadership teams, and in inspiring others to achieve excellence.
Language:
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic language is required.