Head of Department | Psychology

American University of Sharjah

Employer Active

Posted 19 hrs ago

Experience

1 - 7 Years

Job Location

Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Education

Bachelor of Arts(Psychology), Ph.D/Doctorate()

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Head of Department will:

  • Provide strategic leadership and foster a collegial and inclusive departmental culture.
  • Foster and promote the professional growth of faculty in teaching and research.
  • Oversee curriculum planning, program assessment and accreditation.
  • Represent and advocate for the department within the college and university.
  • Recruit and retain high-quality faculty and students.
  • Engage in teaching and scholarship at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
  • Participate in university service and governance.

Desired Candidate Profile

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • PhD in Psychology or a closely related discipline.
  • Minimum rank of Associate Professor (Professor preferred).
  • A record of effective and inclusive academic leadership, including experience in personnel management and decision-making.
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching, research and service.
  • Experience with program accreditation, curriculum development and faculty evaluation.
  • Familiarity with North American models of higher education.

In addition to the above, the college will give preference to candidates who demonstrate:

  • Experience as a department chair, program director or equivalent academic leadership role.
  • Success in developing and supporting undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
  • Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration within the college and across the university.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor faculty, support student engagement and foster research productivity.
  • A clear vision for the future development of the department, consistent with the strategic goals of the college and university.

Company Industry

  • Education
  • Training
  • Teaching
  • Academics

Department / Functional Area

  • Teaching
  • Education

Keywords

  • Head Of Department | Psychology

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American University of Sharjah

American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research and creative work. AUS fosters a community that celebrates diversity and whose members are committed to the ideals of open intellectual inquiry, ethical behavior and civic responsibility.

AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 6,000 students from over 100 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. Among the top 18 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2026), AUS is consistently among the top ten universities in the Arab region (QS Arab Region University Rankings, 2026).

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