Key Responsibilities: Stimulate and support excellence and integrity in teaching, learning, research and University service, and foster a climate that encourages faculty, staff and students to identify and pursue innovation in these activities. Lead the academic planning process of the College by initiating discussions, defining priorities, and developing and articulating its vision. Initiate and oversee activities designed to improve teaching skills within the College and ensure that teaching methods are state-of-the-art. Provide strategic leadership in the development of research activity to capitalize upon the expertise, interests and resources of the College and to ensure alignment with the University's research strategy. Play a proactive role in increasing funding support to the College through government, industry and other funding sources and work collaboratively with academic, industry and public sector partners to further enhance the research profile of the College, and expand and improve its infrastructure. Promote the research activities of faculty members and ensure that their contributions to the success of the College is known and celebrated within the University and the broader community. Ensure cooperative integration among the centers, support units, and academic units within and related to the College. Continue to seek opportunities to develop and continue interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives with other Faculties, Colleges, Schools and Institutes within Qatar University. Ensure effective communication and engagement with students, faculty and staff members. Develop, manage and ensure effective administration and accountability of the College's budget and resources and support, regularly assess and ensure effective College governance. Ensure appropriate and efficient organization and assignment of staff responsibilities, effective management, commitment to staff development and administration of collective agreements and personnel policies. Ensure recruitment and appointment processes are undertaken with the aim to attract the highest possible caliber of faculty and staff and that the process itself is reflective of equity, diversity and University policy. Build effective relationships, promote and advocate for the College to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including senior administration, associate deans, department chairs, faculty and staff, students, alumni, professional associations, the media, community leaders, and educational and other key institutions, locally, nationally and internationally. Participate in the development of University strategy and policy as a member of the University's senior management team. Prepare a semiannual report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs on the status and future of the college's academic programs of the college. Meet regularly with the college Department Heads and review their short and long-term goals for the college. Recommend to Vice President for Academic Affairs the appointment of Department Heads. Review academic promotions dossiers prepared by the Department Heads and submit his/her recommendations to the Vice President for Academic Affairs Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates as appropriate according to scheduled plans and recommend actions as per applied HR policies. Identify staff training needs and plan for appropriate training to be provided in a timely manner. Perform other tasks and duties that may be occasionally required in order to meet the requirements of the role and the aims of the University. Qualifications: Education and Certifications: A doctorate degree is necessary.
