Vice Chancellor

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is launching a search for a Vice-
Chancellor (VC). The University Council seeks an exceptional individual to
lead the institution as it moves forward with an ambitious development
program. The Vice-Chancellor will be a passionate supporter and inspirational
advocate for the University, leading colleagues in delivering transformational
education, a high-quality student experience, and internationally recognized
applied research. The VC will implement the change agenda across academic
colleges and professional services.
The nation’s flagship higher education institution, UAEU aims to be the
national hub in areas of strategic significance to the country and region by
conducting cutting-edge research in science, the arts, and humanities. Under
the governance of the University Council, the University has commenced a
comprehensive transformation program to equip future generations with the new
tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to succeed in a developing economy.
Founded in ‎1976, UAEU is the country’s first and largest academic institution.
The main campus is located in the city of Al Ain, the second-largest city in
the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. A comprehensive institution of teaching and
research, the University enrolls ‎14,000 students from ‎74 countries. Graduate
and undergraduate programs are offered through nine internationally accredited
colleges: Business & Economics, Education, Engineering, Food & Agriculture,
Humanities & Social Science, Information Technology, Law, Medicine & Health
Sciences, and Science. The colleges are hosted on a modern new campus with
superb facilities and state-of-the-art technology to enable students, faculty,
and staff to do their best work. In its drive to achieve international
research stature, UAEU has established research centers with international
industry partners to advance knowledge in areas important to the country and
region. The University is currently ranked #‎5 in the Arab world and #‎329
worldwide. It aims to move into the top ‎200 in its next phase of development.
Further information about the University can be found at www.uaeu.ac.ae.

Minimum Qualification
At a minimum, qualifying candidates will hold a doctorate in a field
represented among the University’s academic disciplines, ‎12-plus years
experience in an academic environment or equivalent, at least five years in
senior leadership managing a large staff and complex budgets, and a record
including strategic planning, and collegial shared governance. Fluency in
English is essential; international experience is desirable. A competitive
remuneration package is offered. The position is available from August ‎2020.

Preferred Qualification
Qualified applicants will be experienced senior leaders within higher
education or an analogous organization. They will hold the highest academic
qualifications coupled with significant senior executive leadership experience
and be committed to achieving academic quality and excellence in the
development of a student-centered University. As leaders, they will have
delivered improvements to student learning and assessment and teaching quality
and possess a keen understanding of how to create strong governance structures
and accountable leadership teams. They will ensure the institution’s financial
strategies are effective in underpinning the University’s ability to achieve
its goals and mission. They will also be able to demonstrate their ability to
build strong relationships with senior faculty, professional service leaders
and federal and national governments, to create collaborative partnerships
with business, and cognate organizations both regionally and internationally.
The University has appointed executive search consultants Korn Ferry as an
adviser for this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to contact
Suellen Tomlinson--Dubai, UAE, or John Kuhnle--Washington, DC, for further
information. All communications will be held in total confidence.
Applications, including a current CV and letter explaining interest and
relevant experience, should be sent to [email protected].