Dean, College of Law

College of Law
- Thursday Feb 27, 2025

Job Function:
To provide strategic direction, academic planning, leadership and administrative oversight for
learning, teaching and assessment, research and enterprise, student experience, and
development of laboratories to achieve the highest possible standards in applied sciences
education and research. To promote innovative approaches to program delivery, increase
research output and funding and to facilitate partnerships with other colleges. Responsible for
collaboration with academic, industry and public sector partners and to enhance the national
and international profile of the College.

Responsibilities:

1. To manage the college and its academic programs portfolio;
2. To create and develop a cohesive and unified College of Applied Sciences with unique and new programs portfolio to differentiate it in the Sultanate of Oman;
3. To provide leadership and oversight of quality assessment programs in compliance with OAAA and international accreditation standards;
4. To achieve education excellence through the supervision of the teaching process, examinations and general performance and ensure smooth and orderly progress of work in the college;
5. To look into the needs of the college with regard to academic staff, researchers, technicians, administrators, equipment, materials, books and any other requirements and make recommendations to the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research.
6. To prepare budget estimates for the college and academic reports on a semester and annual basis;
7. To prepare long and medium term strategic and annual plans for the development of the college;
8. To develop, implement, promote and evaluate curriculum and ensure its validity and currency with the latest trends;
9. To oversees the overall assessment program and ensuring that relevant standards are followed;
10. To present proposals to the University Academic Board for approval and to implement the University Academic Board decisions;
11. To monitor and develop strategies to improve program enrolment, student experience, progression and retention;
12. Promote high academic standards and recognition of faculty and student scholarly accomplishments on an annual basis;
13. To create a friendly environment conducive to open communications and productivity;
14. To coordinate with other colleges and units at the university to increase student and faculty satisfaction and engagement.
15. Any other related duties assigned by line manager.

Experience:
A record of excellence in Teaching and Research

Skills:

1. Strong leadership and management skills consistent with the duties of Dean of College including the management of staff performance.
2. Effectiveness in formal and informal interaction and communication with students, University Staff and external stakeholders (the professions, industries, and the wider community.

Qualification:
An earned PhD from a recognized University

Job Overview:

• Job nature : Full Time
• Posted date : Thursday Feb 13, 2025
• Closing date : Thursday Feb 27, 2025

Contact Information:

• 0096825401000
• 0096825401000