Posted 1/9/09
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
Dean of the School of Business
(BUS.DEAN#1-09)
The American University in Cairo invites applications and
nominations for the position of Dean of the School of
Business.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO:
The American University in Cairo anticipates creating a new
stand-alone School of Business based on its existing AACSB
accredited Management Department. That department, which
includes Accounting, Finance, Information Systems,
Management and Marketing offers BAs in Accounting and
Business Administration, a Masters in Business
Administration (MBA), and Executive programs thru its
Management Center and International Executive Education
Institute.
The School will also house El Khazendar Business Research
and Case Center, which is designed to be the leading case
development center in the M.E., and the Citadel Capital
Financial Services Center, which is the first regional
center to offer students, researchers and professionals an
exciting, instructional facility including online stock
market trading simulation and various financial databases
and software programs.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are searching for a dean with vision, imagination, and
energy, possessing strong oral, written, and interpersonal
communication skills, knowledgeable about and interested in
developments in business and business education in the
Middle East and globally. Interest in and enthusiasm for
academic institution-building is essential, and the
University anticipates a period of active growth for the
School of Business. As the School's chief academic and
administrative officer, the dean should be a practiced and
collaborative manager, working closely with other senior
administrative officers to enhance programs both with the
School and across the University. Responsibilities include
coordinating, evaluating and improving curricula and
programs, recruiting new faculty, and promoting excellence
in instruction and research; determining resource
priorities and preparing the school's budget; and
representing the school and its faculty to other divisions
of the university and to external publics.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a discipline
related to Business or, in exceptional cases, an MBA
combined with executive experience in business and at least
ten years of experience in an academic Business School.
Candidates must be enthusiastic about the prospect of
living and working in Egypt. Salary and benefits are
competitive, based on qualifications and professional
experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Review of applications will start immediately and the
position is opened until filled.
Appointment will start September 1, 2009.
For expatriates, the University provides housing, annual
travel for home leave, and educational benefits for
dependents at the University and, for up to two children,
at select local private primary and elementary schools.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants must submit the following documents via the
online system:
a) an updated C.V;
b) a letter of interest;
c) names and contact information for at least three
references familiar with your professional background;
d) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF).
http://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=12356&jobboard=194