Academic Vice President, Fa2-ad0622

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**:

- Ph.D. from an international recognised university. (minimum Professor Rank )
- At least five years post doctorate academic and administrative experience.
- Shall have a solid record of scholarly achievement and significant experience as an academic administrator in a recognised university.
- A suitable record of publications in high quality peer-reviewed publication outlets.
- Shall provide strong academic leadership.
- Prior knowledge of and experience of Quality Assurance and Accreditation processes.
- Experience in developing curriculum across disciplinary boundaries, hiring staff, and managing academic units within a university with innovation and rigor.
- A respected academic career in teaching, research, and administration.
- Experience in, and sensitively to working in a multicultural, complex, and dynamic environment.

**DESIRED CRITERIA**:

- Be a strong agent for change and creativity.
- Able to attract and retain excellent colleagues to the University.
- Ability to build an academic reputation.
- Ability to motivate the academic community to the highest level of academic performance.
- Fluency in English is essential and knowledge of Arabic (or a willingness to learn) would be an asset.
- Excellent communication skills to represent the academic community both inside and outside the University, and in international academic organisations.
- Proven leadership and team skills with an ability to motivate and inspire collegiality in the academic community