DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF PUBLIC POLICY

University of Sharjah

Dean College of Public Policy

The University of Sharjah (UoS) in the United Arab Emirates seeks applications from qualified individuals for the position of the Dean of the College of Public Policy to begin in the Academic Year 2026/2027.

UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW

The University of Sharjah (UOS), established in 1997, occupies a distinguished position among the world’s prestigious and comprehensive universities... It is currently ranked in the top 300 academic institutions worldwide (THE ranking for 2023), and #1 in the UAE.

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC POLICY PROFILE

The College of Public Policy at the University of Sharjah is the newest college... The College will offer bachelor’s degrees in international relation and political science and master’s degrees in international relations, political science and public policy and a PhD degree in public policy.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Dean of the College of Public Policy is in charge of all academic aspects related to the College and reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Dean is expected to: 1. Create and sustain a strong network outside the College... 12. Be an expert in matters dealing with external institutions and organizations as well as international accreditation bodies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD from a recognized university. The rank of professor in one of the College's specializations. Bi-lingual proficiency in English and Arabic... Distinguished managerial experience in the affairs of higher education, preferably at the level of a college dean in a reputable university.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Managerial experience and the skills necessary to launch pioneering projects.
• Multi-cultural skills.

The University of Sharjah offers a competitive tax-free salary and an excellent benefits package.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates possessing the required experience and qualifications are invited to apply on the University of Sharjah Careers Page: https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Careers. Please include with your CV the names, phone numbers and email addresses of at least four professional references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. It is preferred for the successful candidate to commence work in August 2026.