As seen in the 30 October issue of Science:

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY

DEAN
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

The United Arab Emirates University is seeking an eminent scholar who is an internationally recognized and respected academic leader to serve as the Dean for the College of Science. The Dean will lead advances in academic excellence and, in particular, research development within the College.

The UAE University is the first and leading comprehensive national university in the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1976 by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE University has grown to about 700 faculty members in ten faculties and educates over 13,000 students each year. The instructional language is English. Approximately 75% of the University students are women.

The College of Science was established in the 1977-1978 academic year, and offers degree programs in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematical Sciences and Physics. There are 126 faculty and academic staff that support more than 1100 students. The College faculty is a vibrant mixture of National and expatriate scholars, who have come together to create a climate of intellectual diversity, broad engagement and progression across departments.

UAE University is at present engaged in a process of transformation to become a research-intensive university of international standing and significance. The College of Science is committed to both basic and applied research with a special emphasis in areas of strategic importance to the UAE.

The successful candidate will possess leadership skills which include:

• The ability to develop an engaging, challenging vision for enhancement in both teaching and research.
• The ability to be a catalyst for change and to productively engage faculty in programmatic innovation.
• A commitment to firm, objective and ethical decisions.
• Strong academic and fiscal management abilities, including the willingness to delegate appropriately.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with faculty, staff, students, colleagues across the institution and external constituents.
• The ability to build consensus that leads to prioritization of academic investments.

Application Procedure: The UAE University invites applications, inquiries and nominations for this key position. Letters of application or nomination should include a current curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for 3-5 referees, to be submitted in confidence electronically or via fax as indicated below. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. For full consideration, all nominations and applications should be submitted no later than December 15, 2009 to:

Rene Dennis
Special Assistant to the Provost
UAE University
Office of the Provost
rdennis@uaeu.ac.ae
Fax submissions to +971 3-7131865
For inquiries please call +971 3-7131227

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