Dean of the School of Business and Law

AFG College with the University of Aberdeen is an established and exciting higher education partnership forged in 2017. The partnership has created the first UK University in the State of Qatar offering mainstream degrees outside of Qatar Foundation. We celebrated our first cohort of graduates in 2019 and have seen significant growth in student numbers. We are committed to supporting the Aberdeen 2040 agenda https://www.abdn.ac.uk/2040/ in addition to the Qatar National Vision 2030. With over 528 years of history, the ‘ancient’ University of Aberdeen is among the world’s leading higher educational institutions consistently ranked within the top 250 universities in the world. In 2024 the University of Aberdeen has been named within the top 10 universities in the UK and top 50 in the world in the new Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. With ambitious growth plans for the future, AFG College with the University of Aberdeen is looking to recruit committed academic professionals who are seeking new opportunities within the international higher education sector.

AFG College has three Schools: the School of Business and Law, the School of Computing and Technology and the School of Health Sciences. The Dean of the School of Business and Law will perform a critical role within AFG College ensuring that the quality standards defined by the University of Aberdeen are developed and maintained. The Dean will lead on developing the undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education developments for AFG College in partnership with the University of Aberdeen. The Dean will take the leading role in driving the School forward, supporting AFG College’s mission and strategic objectives, and taking a leadership role in engaging with industry and professional bodies in the region.

School/Section: Qatar Campus

Staff Category: Academic

Duration of Post: Substantive

Grade: Not Applicable

Location: Qatar (Appointment with AFG College)

Closing Date: 09/05/2025

Documents

• AFG College Application Form.pdf
  (PDF, 177.14kb)
• Further Particulars.pdf
  (PDF, 520.46kb)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• To provide outstanding leadership, managing the Schools human and physical resources
• To grow the School to a financially sustainable size while maintaining an excellent reputation
• Take a lead in ensuring the maintenance of academic quality and standards as defined by the University of Aberdeen, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and professional accrediting bodies
• To ensure the provision of an exceptional student experience for all students
• To facilitate and contribute to the research culture of the School and AFG College, and
• Promote the active engagement of staff with all the University’s stakeholders including public bodies, industry, schools, alumni and the wider community

HOW TO APPLY:

For further details, an application form or to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above.

To submit a completed application please ensure the below documents are included

• Covering letter which highlights your suitability for the role
• Completed application form
• Curriculum Vitae

Our intention is to hold interviews mid-May 2025, with interviews being conducted via Microsoft Teams or in-person should you be residing in Qatar.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 09 May 2025

Please quote reference number QAT018A on all correspondence

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