"Vice President for Academic Affairs"

Key Role

• Provide strategic leadership, oversight, and operational management of the Academic Affairs division, ensuring alignment with GUST’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Advance academic excellence, innovation, research impact, and societal engagement across all academic units.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the University’s academic strategy to achieve the goals in GUST’s Strategic Plan.
• Ensure expansion of academic offerings (including new programs, colleges, and teaching modalities) in response to market needs and societal priorities.
• Drive faculty advancement initiatives, fostering excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement.
• Promote interdisciplinary research addressing national and regional priorities (e.g., economic sustainability, energy).
• Champion student-centered learning, ensuring high-quality academic and support services that promote holistic student development.
• Advance the University’s national and international accreditation, rankings, and reputation.
• Strengthen partnerships with industry, government, and global institutions to enhance academic and societal impact.
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of academic policies and procedures within a higher education setting.
• Promote innovation, inclusion, diversity, and a growth-oriented academic culture.
• Manage fiscal resources and budgetary processes within the University's academic units in alignment with the University's strategic priorities.
• Work effectively with members of the Board of Trustees and other leadership boards and committees that serve the University.
• Supervise all matters relating to curriculum and instruction in the University, including outreach, scheduling and overloads.

Operational Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum development, review, and alignment with international standards and market needs.
• Manage academic budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Supervise recruitment, development, and performance evaluation of faculty and academic staff.
• Direct institutional research, learning assessment, and academic quality assurance processes.
• Coordinate production and dissemination of official academic publications (catalogs, schedules).
• Support the implementation of digital transformation strategies in academic operations.
• Represent GUST at official events, partnerships, and accreditation bodies.

Qualifications

Education

• PhD degree from an accredited University.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 10 years' senior administrative experience in an American-style university, with demonstrated leadership in a current or prior role.
• Must attain a Full Professorship rank with a minimum of 5 years.

Job Specific Competencies

• Strategic planning and change management.
• Accreditation and quality assurance expertise.
• Advanced communication and stakeholder management.
• Deep and varied academic and scholarship record.
• Operational excellence and data-based decision-making ability.
• Executive-level academic leadership.
• People and budget management.
• Fluency in English, Arabic is an advantage.

Note: The applicant must provide 3 references along with the contact details.