New York University Abu Dhabi Hiring for Executive Director of the Center for Faculty Advancement at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Full Time

Description

The Executive Director (ED) Provides strategic oversight, vision and collaborative leadership to The CFA | , including oversight of all operations, planning and activity management. They will convene, coordinate and audit all activities, assure synergy across areas, and will implement assessment tools to ensure the activities are useful and impactful. Acting as a conduit for faculty, Deans, Provost Office units, and academic leadership, the Executive Director will gather information about and provide vision for topical areas for programmatic focus which will benefit the faculty and the institution. The Executive Director will work closely with the stakeholders and the steering committee, composed of Associate Directors, to ensure that programming is responsive and relevant. The Executive Director will serve as the program lead for all activities related to faculty mentorship, advising and guidance, ensuring that these are integrated into all initiatives carried out by The Center.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for The Center in alignment with the NYUNY CFA, the NYUAD Academic Strategy and the Provost Office.
• Collaborate with units across the institution to identify and address specific needs and areas of focus.
• Oversee and execute all Center Operations, including but not limited to managing the budget and resources, planning, communications, advertising and coordination of all center activities
• Provide guidance and oversight for Associate Directors and chair The Center steering committee
• Establish goals, objectives, and performance metrics to assess the effectiveness and impact of programs and initiatives and implement assessment strategies
• Collect and analyze data on faculty engagement, satisfaction, and outcomes

Qualifications

• Full-time NYUAD standing faculty with >1 year of experience as a faculty member at NYUAD
• Associate or Full Professor (Tenured or Arts)
• Demonstrated commitment to faculty career development
• Good listening skills 
• Strong organizational and project management skills 
• Inclusive leadership/management experience preferred
• Experience with inclusive mentorship preferred

Application Instructions

• Cover Letter: Please cover the following topics in your cover letter:
  

  • The basis for your interest in the position
  • Your vision of the strategic direction for this center 
  • Your philosophy of faculty development and career advancement 
  • Describe your experience as a leader and what you have learned from participation in professional development activities, including your role as a faculty mentor or mentee, if any (if none, please state)

• CV
• A letter of reference from a colleague or mentor from within the NYU network who can speak to your capacity as a leader and your commitment to faculty development. This may be from your divisional dean, associate dean, program head, or from another faculty member

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