The University of Birmingham Dubai is seeking to appoint a Vice Provost, reporting both to the Dubai Provost and to Pro Vice Chancellor and Head of College of Social Sciences of the University of Birmingham. The role of the Dubai Vice Provost is to provide support to the leadership of the campus in specific subject areas and thematic priorities and to enhance cross-campus collaboration. University is seeking an outstanding candidate who will provide significant strategic leadership which will positively enhance the profile of the institution in Dubai.

Duties of Vice Provost

• Providing intellectual and academic leadership to the University of Birmingham Dubai across the College of Social Sciences.
• Providing academic leadership to one of two policy areas for the University of Birmingham Dubai Learning and Teaching, or Research.
• Supporting the delivery of the University’s vision for the Dubai campus, including the development of strategic relationships. and partnerships and of new income generating opportunities.
• Supporting the development of leadership skills and capacity at the University of Birmingham Dubai.
• Representing the University as required and appropriate, particularly but not only within the UAE and the GCC region.
• Fostering an inclusive culture so that all communities within the Dubai campus feel fully engaged.

Job Requirements for Role of Vice Provost

The requirements for role of Vice Provost are as under:

• PhD within the social sciences.
• Minimum 5 years experience in similar role.
• A significant academic track record with distinction in research and teaching in Business.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Significant experience of working in a large and complex organisation at a senior leadership level.
• A track record of managing change in a complex and culturally sensitive environment.
• Familiarity with the international higher education agenda.
• Commitment to the promotion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion opportunities.
• Think strategically and develop a clear plan for the development of their College portfolio of activity within the Dubai campus,
• Outstanding interpersonal and wider communication skills.
• A truly global outlook and the ability to represent the University externally.

Job Tenure

• The substantive post is based full-time in Dubai and is on standard University of Birmingham Dubai ten year contractual terms and conditions, at Professorial level.
• The expectation is that the leadership component of the Vice Provost role will account for the majority of workload, with the remainder to be allocated to research and teaching over this period.
• The Vice Provost role is for four years in the first instance, with the option of either renewal or reversion to a Professorial position without Vice-Provost responsibilities.

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