Academic Director/ Dean - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
LINCOLN COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL
Location
Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom
Job description
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company: Lincoln College International
Academic Disciplines: Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical
About Us:
Lincoln College International (LCI) is a leading international training provider in Saudi Arabia. Currently, we have a number of key projects working with significant stakeholders. We have an outstanding reputation for delivering world-class training and education across all our campuses.
Your Role:
As the Academic Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic direction of the Academy. The Academic Director provides leadership and support to the strategic development of the Academy. Leveraging your extensive experience in Vocational and/or Defence Education, you will oversee developing and implementing innovative curricula that align with industry best practices and emerging technologies. You will lead a team of dedicated faculty members to cultivate a dynamic learning environment conducive to academic excellence and professional growth.
The Academic Director will be responsible for:
- Overseeing all management and functional activities related to academic matters within the Academy.
- Providing leadership, guidance, and input into the development of the Academy ensuring its growth.
- Building positive relationships with the Academy stakeholders.
- Providing people management, leadership and support, overseeing the academic team to meet educational and training needs
- Keeping the key strategic risks and opportunities and internal and external stakeholders relating to the Academy’s strategic plan under regular review.
- Leadership and oversight of the academic operation to ensure high-quality training and education aligned with the Academy’s vision.
- Leading the strategic planning process with the support of the wider LCI team.
Job requirements:
Essential:
- Master of Education
- Experience in leading TVET establishments to outstanding levels of performance, particularly enabling exceptional student outcomes
- Strategic Programme Management experience
- Experience working in the KSA and/or the Levant
- Proven track record of academic leadership, curriculum development, and program accreditation
- Visionary mindset with a passion for advancing educational technology
- First-rate leadership skills and the ability to develop the teaching staff
- Ability to work collegially with diverse stakeholders (e.g., students, faculty, administration, alumni, community, and professional partners).
Desirable qualities:
- Doctorate in Education, Curriculum, Instructional Design
- Master of Business Administration
- Experience in leading quality assurance processes and systems
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles
Salary and Benefits:
- Base salary: SAR 40,000 per month
- Housing allowance: SAR 10,000 per month
- Transportation allowance: SAR 1,000 per month
- flights allowance: SAR 1,000 per month
- Mobilization & Demobilization Flights
- Private Medical Insurance
- 30 days annual leave + KSA national holidays
- End of Service Benefits
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Salary
£130k per annum
