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“Known as the Kingdom of Wonder, Cambodia is a country that teems with natural beauty and historical sites, including the UNESCO world heritage site Angkor Wat. Only two hours from Singapore, and next to Thailand, Cambodia is at the heart of South East Asia. Situated in the capital - a city with a thriving art scene, bustling markets and excellent cuisine - the American University of Phnom Penh is one of the region’s leading private institutions with a state of the art campus. As part of our growth strategy the University is now looking to engage the best of emerging new academics talent as well as those with more experience”

Position Summary:

• Responsible for providing operational and strategic leadership that supports the mission, vision, and goals of the University.
• Responsible for overseeing the development, delivery, evaluation and management of the School programs, services, and budget.
• Responsible for managing all staff within the School, including recruitment, development and appraisal of faculty.
• Provide leadership in curriculum development and maintenance, academic assessment, strategic planning, and budgeting.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Admissions teams to support and engage with student recruitment and promoting the School and University.
• Foster collaborative working relationships with faculty and staff within the school and among internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the University when required at official functions.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Awareness of current concepts and trends in the programs of all disciplines under supervision.
• Prior experience of managing faculty and academic programs.
• Ability to function effectively as a leader and member of the school’s teaching team.
• Ability to be flexible and proactive, able to adapt to and address changes in programs, staffing, and student body.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Cultural Sensitivity. Able to adapt to and respect the Khmer culture.
• Desire and ability to make decisions based on an orientation to people that serves the clientele of the School and ability to work with and relate to community constituencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate faculty and staff under line of authority.

Essential Functions:

• Provide strategic, collaborative, innovative leadership and oversight of departmental plans relating to academic programs, curriculum, scheduling and learning environments to assure institutional effectiveness and efficiencies, respond to student needs, and meet accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that the School plans align with and support the University's mission, vision, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership, supervision and guidance to faculty and staff within the School; support full-time faculty through the onboarding, tenure, and promotion processes; provides ongoing support for all faculty throughout their tenure.
• Provide leadership and oversight of programs and curriculum, instructional delivery across all modalities, and academic assessment activities.
• Foster the development of Areas of Study within the School to support Guided Pathways and student success.
• Support enrollment management and marketing strategies to enhance program health, recognition, and growth. Model and maintain high performance professional standards and expectations.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Actively participate in and/or lead various University committees, meetings, and workgroups.
• Responds to faculty, staff, and student concerns in a timely manner, maintaining integrity and appropriate confidentiality throughout the process.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with business and industry partners, agencies, community organizations and/or education institutions.
• Actively participate in professional development relevant to higher education and their disciplinary field.
• Demonstrate and model the University's competencies: teamwork, initiative, development/supervision of staff, customer service, and continuous professional development and growth. Implement special responsibilities, as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree from a recognized and accredited higher education institution in a field related to the social sciences.
• Minimum eight years’ experience in higher education in a field relevant to Social Sciences and /or International Relations.
• Experience of managing programs and faculty in higher education.
• Willingness to relocate to Cambodia for a minimum of 3 years (with an option to extend by mutual consent).

Desired:

• Demonstrable record of publications
• Experienced in securing research funding
• Active researcher
• Experience of developing, teaching or managing online courses
• Experienceunderstanding of US higher education
• Experience in budget management
• Experience in creating and developing academic programs
• Experience in establishing academic partnerships

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance with private company
• NSSF benefits: Pension Fund, Health, and Occupational Accident Coverage
• Seniority Indemnity Payment
• Visa Extension
• Work Permit/Workbook
• Airfare (for employees whom have been hired outside of Cambodia)
• Other benefits based on Cambodian Labor Law

How To Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents to the Human Resources Office via careers@aupp.edu.kh or our online job application form:

• Curriculum Vitae & Cover Letter (Applicants are required to mention their salary expectations in the Cover Letter.)
• Statement on Leadership, Teaching and Research Philosophy
• ID Card/Passport

Chat to Recruitment team via Telegram t.me/auppcareers (069 99 00 23)

We would appreciate it if you could use the designation: "[Dean, School of Social Sciences] - Applicant Full Name" in the subject line.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Inquiries can be directed to the email provided.

We strive to employ individuals who possess the skills and abilities necessary to effectively interact with a diverse population of students and fellow employees at AUPP. Our effort is to create a climate that recognizes, respects, and celebrates our differences.