Dean - School of Communication & Creative Industries

Canadian University Dubai

Job Description

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) invites distinguished academic leaders to apply for
the position of Dean of the School of Communication & Creative Industries. This is a prestigious opportunity to shape the
future of a vibrant school at one of the region's top institutions, offering a Canadian-style education in the dynamic city of
Dubai.

As Dean, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership and academic excellence of the School, ensuring that its
programs remain innovative, industry-relevant, and globally competitive.

Your Role:

As Dean, you will serve
as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School, responsible for:

• Leading the development and continuous improvement
  of academic programs in line with international standards, and the Outcome-Based Education Framework (OBEF)
• Driving high-quality
  research output, securing funding, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Supporting faculty in achieving and sustaining
  excellence in scholarly research, publications, and creative works.
• Overseeing faculty recruitment, mentorship, and performance
  evaluation.
• Managing school budgets, annual reports, and operational planning.
• Cultivating partnerships with industry,
  media, and creative sectors, as well as academic institutions worldwide.
• Developing student recruitment strategies in collaboration
  with marketing and admissions.
• Ensuring full compliance with the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and institutional
  policies.
• Teaching and supervising at a level consistent with a senior academic appointment.

What We're Looking
For:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., communication, media, journalism, design, creative
  industries).
• Associate Professor rank or higher, with a strong record of peer-reviewed research and
  publications.
• Demonstrated excellence in research leadership, with a proven ability to foster a strong research
  culture.
• Minimum 5 years of academic leadership experience (as Dean, Associate Dean, or
  similar).
• A solid track record in accreditation, curriculum design, and program
  development.
• Experience building industry and academic partnerships and leading externally funded
  projects.
• Deep understanding of Canadian or North American education systems (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal,
  organizational, and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.