Dean

The Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (ISMC) was founded in 2002 as an educational and research unit within the Aga Khan University (AKU). The Institute advances the University’s commitment to academic excellence and social development. AKU-ISMC’s ambitious remit is to carry out highly relevant and impactful research and teaching that can enable future and current leaders to effectively address complex challenges facing the world.

AKU-ISMC is a research-focused institution driven by the belief that academic enquiry and education can enable understanding and positive social change. Informed by the wider work of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), it fosters vital connections with the diverse societies of the Muslim world and its diasporas, for the benefit of many. AKU-ISMC is a UK accredited university based in London, a UK registered charity, and sits within the global framework of AKU and the AKDN.

The AKU-ISMC is looking to appoint a new Dean who will be responsible for the leadership, strategic direction, fundraising, and operational management of the Institute with a mandate to foster leading research and education in the study of Muslim cultures and contexts, aspiring to contribute and bring critical thinking to public discourse. This includes long-term strategic planning, academic development, and the collaborative management of the Institute’s financial, administrative, and human resources.

For further details and information on how to apply, please visit ISMC’s recruitment partner, Society, by clicking here. You will also find the job description and person specification there.  

Applications should consist of a CV accompanied by a brief covering letter addressing the criteria in the person specification for the position applied for. 

To book a confidential conversation or for more information, please contact Vasile Boico at vasile.boico@society-search.com or call +44 (0) 20 3653 0480. 

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday, 3^rd March 2023. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in March 2023. 

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