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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MSU DUBAI
| Location: | East Lansing, Michigan, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East |
|---|---|
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Posted: | 27th Apr 2010 |
| Closing Date: | 25th May 2010 |
| Posted By: | Michigan State University |
| Details: | |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MSU DUBAI Effective Date: August 16, 2010 Michigan State University (MSU) is a research-intensive institution and the pioneering land grant university in the United States based in East Lansing. MSU Dubai opened in fall 2008 as a key component of the university’s world grant mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives around the globe. The Executive Director is responsible for the management and development of MSU Dubai’s academic affairs and programs and will provide intellectual and entrepreneurial leadership, creative thinking and strategic planning for its teaching, research and outreach functions. The Executive Director reports directly to the Dean of International Studies and Programs. Working in close collaboration with the university’s academic departments and colleges, the Executive Director manages the course curriculum, long- range academic planning and scheduling, delivery of degree programs and specific majors, implementation of online and distance education courses, study abroad and student exchange programs, and development of non-degree and certificate programs. The Executive Director provides administrative leadership in support of the faculty, such as recruitment, selection, appointment, development and evaluation. In collaboration with the colleges, academic departments and international area studies and thematic studies centers, those responsibilities include facilitation of faculty research, external funding and identification of strategic partners for collaborative research and outreach in the Gulf region. With the assistance of the MSU Dubai chief operating officer, the Executive Director develops the academic budget for approval by the Dean and manages its subsequent implementation. The Executive Director represents MSU Dubai and the university in local and regional external affairs, engages with local and regional leadership and oversees MSU Dubai’s outreach agenda to ensure that its programs meet community needs. The successful candidate for this 3-year appointment will have a terminal degree, administrative or managerial experience in U.S. higher education, experience in the Gulf region, familiarity with U.S. public higher educational institutions and eligibility for a faculty appointment in an MSU academic department. Other requirements include strong communication, team-building and presentation skills and a willingness to travel on behalf of the university and MSU Dubai. For more information, please visit us online. APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin May 21. 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest, CV and the names of three references to Associate Dean Eric Freedman, International Studies & Programs, 207 Delia Koo International Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing MI 48824 U.S. or via e-mail. Michigan State University is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. MSU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. | |
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