School/Section Qatar Campus Division Unspecified Staff Category Academic Position Type Full Time Grade Not Applicable Salary n/a Ref No QAT016A Closing Date 02-MAY-2025
AFG College with the University of Aberdeen is an established and exciting higher education partnership forged in 2017. The partnership has created the first UK University in the State of Qatar offering mainstream degrees outside of Qatar Foundation. We celebrated our first cohort of graduates in 2019 and have seen significant growth in student numbers. We are committed to supporting the Aberdeen 2040 agenda https://www.abdn.ac.uk/2040/ in addition to the Qatar National Vision 2030. With over 528 years of history, the ‘ancient’ University of Aberdeen is among the world’s leading higher educational institutions consistently ranked within the top 250 universities in the world. In 2024 the University of Aberdeen has been named within the top 10 universities in the UK and top 50 in the world in the new Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. With ambitious growth plans for the future, AFG College with the University of Aberdeen is looking to recruit committed academic professionals who are seeking new opportunities within the international higher education sector.AFG College has three Schools: the School of Business and Law, the School of Computing and Technology and the School of Health Sciences. The Dean of the School of Business and Law will perform a critical role within AFG College ensuring that the quality standards defined by the University of Aberdeen are developed and maintained. The Dean will lead on developing the undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education developments for AFG College in partnership with the University of Aberdeen. The Dean will take the leading role in driving the School forward, supporting AFG College’s mission and strategic objectives, and taking a leadership role in engaging with industry and professional bodies in the region.
Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
- You will work with AFG College with University of Aberdeen faculty and Programme Leader/s to deliver the curriculum to both undergraduate and post graduate students.
- You will have responsibility for the assurance and enhancement of the University’s academic standards within the course(s).
- You will develop and deliver an outstanding student experience across the course(s).
- You may be asked to take on additional academic roles as part of your wider academic role.
HOW TO APPLY:
Online application forms are available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
To submit a completed application please ensure the below documents are included
- Covering letter which highlights your suitability for the role
- Completed application form
- Curriculum Vitae
Our intention is to hold interviews mid-May 2025, with interviews being conducted via Microsoft Teams or in-person should you be residing in Qatar.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 02 May 2025
Please quote reference number QAT016A on all correspondence
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.
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