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President of the American International University (AIU)

Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait.

This position accepts unaccompanied candidates only.

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer

The President of the American International University (AIU) serves as the chief academic and executive leader of the institution, responsible for advancing AIU’s mission to “improve and enrich lives” through excellence in education, research, and innovation. The President provides visionary leadership across all academic and research divisions, ensuring AIU remains the premier institution for technology, innovation, and next-generation learning in the Middle East.

The President oversees the Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, all Deans, the Office of Academic Research, accreditation and quality assurance, academic budgeting, faculty recruitment and development, academic planning, new program design, student internship development, and industry engagement through advisory boards and partnerships.

• Lead the execution of AIU’s strategic vision in alignment with the directives of the CEO and the Board of Trustees.
• Oversee all academic departments and units to ensure program quality, rigor, and alignment with Kuwait’s Vision 2035 and global education benchmarks.
• Foster a culture of innovation, research, and continuous improvement that strengthens AIU’s position as the region’s most elite and forward‑looking university.
• Drive institutional growth through strategic program expansion, global partnerships, and measurable academic outcomes tied to established KPIs.
• Ensure continued institutional and programmatic accreditation at national and international levels, maintaining AIU’s gold‑standard reputation.

• Supervise all Vice Presidents, Deans, and academic leaders to ensure coherence and excellence in curriculum, instruction, and learning outcomes.
• Oversee the design, development, and launch of cutting‑edge programs in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, Nanotechnology, Digital Transformation, and Creative Media.
• Ensure alignment of all programs with accreditation standards (PUC, ABET, AACSB, and others) and AIU’s quality assurance frameworks.
• Lead efforts to integrate experiential learning, applied research, and industry collaboration across all colleges and institutes.

• Oversee the Office of Academic Research and promote interdisciplinary research that drives technological and societal advancement.
• Define short‑and medium‑term research priorities consistent with institutional scale and strengthen institutional capacity to enable grant capture.
• Encourage research grant acquisition, faculty scholarship, and publication in high‑impact journals.

• Direct all faculty hiring, workload planning, and long‑term faculty projections based on enrollment and program needs.
• Lead efforts to attract world‑class faculty with expertise in advanced technology, applied research, and future‑focused education.
• Oversee faculty performance evaluation, promotion, and professional development programs that enhance teaching excellence and research productivity.

• Oversee the academic affairs budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial sustainability.
• Work collaboratively with the CFO to align academic investments with institutional priorities.
• Implement data‑driven forecasting for enrollment, faculty needs, and program development to ensure efficiency and accountability.

• Strengthen ties with private industry, government ministries, and international partners to expand internships, exchanges, cooperative education, and research opportunities.
• Establish and lead Industry Advisory Boards for each academic unit to ensure relevance and market alignment of curricula.
• Promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and career readiness through AIU’s ecosystem of high‑impact events, research centers, and internship programs.
• Support initiatives that enhance student engagement, retention,…