Dean/Director of Academic Curriculum & Program Development

Academic Affairs General - Chicago, Illinois (Remote)

Location: Kuwait, Relocation Required (Assistance provided) 

Note: Position accepts unaccompanied candidates only

Position Overview:

American International University (AIU) is seeking a forward-thinking and collaborative Director of Academic Curriculum and Program Development to lead efforts in instructional quality and curriculum advancement across all schools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education and a proven ability to guide academic programs in both general education and specialized disciplines, including complex and technical fields such as engineering, computing, business, design, and biotechnology. Candidates without higher education experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee curriculum development, review, and alignment across academic departments and schools.
• Partner with faculty to enhance course design, learning outcomes, and assessment strategies.
• Promote best practices in teaching, instructional innovation, and academic program design.
• Guide the development, approval, and revision of academic programs and courses.
• Ensure consistency and quality in curriculum delivery across disciplines.
• Design and deliver faculty professional development related to curriculum and instruction.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in academic content and pedagogy.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction or a closely related field; doctorate preferred.
• Ideally minimum of 5 years of curriculum development and academic leadership experience at the university level.
• Proven ability to manage academic programs in a variety of disciplines, including technical and professional fields.
• Strong understanding of instructional design, pedagogy, and program evaluation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• International or multicultural academic experience is preferred.

Note: Applicants must have experience in higher education curriculum leadership. K-12-only experience will not be considered.

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