Dean of Education
Job in
Sharjah, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-01-19
Listing for:
Restore Talent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic, University Professor, Professional Development -
Management
Education Administration, Professional Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Overview
The Dean of Education is a senior academic leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction, academic oversight, and vision for education and teacher preparation programmes. The role ensures academic excellence, innovation in pedagogy, regulatory compliance, and the development of high-quality programmes aligned with institutional strategy and educational best practice.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic academic leadership for all education programmes and related disciplines
- Lead curriculum design, review, and continuous improvement across undergraduate and postgraduate offerings
- Ensure academic quality, integrity, and excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment
- Foster a strong culture of research, scholarship, and evidence-based practice in education
- Lead, mentor, and develop academic staff, including performance management and succession planning
- Oversee accreditation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance processes
- Collaborate with internal leaders to align faculty priorities with institutional strategy
- Build partnerships with schools, education providers, professional bodies, and external stakeholders
- Represent the faculty in academic, professional, and community forums
- Manage faculty resources, budgets, and staffing in line with strategic objectives
- Champion student success, wellbeing, inclusion, and graduate outcomes
- Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in Education or a closely related discipline
- Significant senior academic leadership experience within higher education
- Proven experience in programme leadership, curriculum development, and academic governance
- Established research and publication profile relevant to education or teacher development
- Demonstrated success in faculty leadership, mentoring, and team development
- Experience leading accreditation, quality assurance, or regulatory review processes
- Strong strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience working in complex or multi-campus academic environments is an advantage
- Strategic academic leadership and vision
- Curriculum innovation and pedagogical excellence
- Research leadership and scholarly impact
- Governance, compliance, and quality assurance
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement
- Commitment to inclusive and student-centred education
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