The Dean for the PhD Program at Universal AI University is a senior academic leader responsible for the strategic direction, academic quality, and operational management of the university s doctoral programs. This role involves fostering a culture of research excellence, innovation, and academic integrity across the university s PhD tracks in Computer Science, Liberal Arts (Economics and Psychology), and Management.
Key Responsibilities Academic Leadership
- Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the PhD curriculum, ensuring alignment with global standards and industry trends.
- Collaborate with faculty and the AI Advisory Board to review and update syllabi, teaching methodologies, and evaluation processes. Ensure the curriculum is benchmarked with the best Universities in the world
- Ensure the relevance and quality of research output, monitoring student progress and program outcomes.
Research and Innovation
- Promote a research-driven environment by encouraging faculty and students to pursue cutting-edge research projects.
- Identify and facilitate funding opportunities, collaborative research, and interdisciplinary projects.
- Ensure compliance with publication requirements (e.g., seminar papers, research papers in indexed journals) and uphold research integrity standards (e.g., plagiarism checks, similarity index limits).
Faculty Development
- Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, and professional development initiatives to maintain high teaching and research standards.
- Foster a culture of academic integrity, inclusivity, and engagement among faculty, staff, and students.
Student Success and Support
- Guide doctoral candidates through coursework, research milestones, and thesis submission processes.
- Advise students on research direction, career development, and networking opportunities.
- Ensure mandatory coursework attendance, annual international conference presentations, and successful completion of exams and research milestones.
Industry and Community Engagement
- Build partnerships with industry, research institutions, and external stakeholders to enhance program relevance and student opportunities.
- Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences to promote AI education and research impact.
Quality Assurance
- Conduct regular assessments of academic programs, leveraging data for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with national and international accreditation standards.
Qualifications
- PhD from a reputed national or international university in a relevant field.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in academic leadership or administration, preferably in higher education.
- Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, research supervision, and faculty mentoring.
- Proven track record of research publications and securing external funding is preferred.
Desired Skills
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to drive innovation in academic programs and research.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic vision for advancing doctoral education in AI and related fields.