Jobs For Faculty Of Arts Graduates in Kuwait

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Position: </span><span>Director, Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA)</span><br></p><br> <p><span>Classification:</span> &nbsp;Director Level<br><span>Reports To:</span> Vice President for Academic Affairs</p><br> <p><span>About The American International University</span></p><br> <p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of over 3,000 students and is executing the RISE Strategy 2026–2030 a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement.</p><br> <p>Faculty excellence is one of AIU's greatest strategic assets and an essential enabler of every pillar of the RISE Strategy. Outstanding teaching, meaningful scholarship, effective service, academic leadership, and institutional innovation all depend upon attracting, supporting, developing, recognising, and retaining exceptional faculty. The Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs is responsible for creating an institutional environment in which faculty thrive throughout their academic careers, strengthening academic excellence, shared governance, leadership development, and institutional effectiveness while supporting AIU's ambitions for WSCUC accreditation and long-term academic distinction.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw</p><br> <p><span>Department Profile</span></p><br> <p>The Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) is AIU's institutional hub for faculty success, academic engagement, academic career development, shared governance, and institutional faculty excellence. Operating under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office serves all Schools, the Foundation Programme, and future graduate programmes, working collaboratively with more than 120 full-time faculty together with adjunct, visiting, and future clinical faculty.</p><br> <p>The Office is established as one of AIU's strategic academic support units under the RISE Strategy, with the Director serving as its founding leader responsible for developing the Office's policies, programmes, partnerships, operational culture, and long-term strategic direction. Working collaboratively with Human Resources, Deans, Department Chairs, the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning, the Office of Graduate Studies, the Office of Research and Scholarly Activity, the Registrar, Quality Assurance, Student Affairs, Library Services, and other institutional units, the Director ensures that faculty-related academic matters are coordinated consistently across the University while maintaining a clear distinction from Human Resources' employment responsibilities.</p><br> <p>The Office complements—but does not replace—the responsibilities of Human Resources. Human Resources remains responsible for employment administration, contracts, payroll, benefits, immigration, and employee relations, while the Office of Faculty Affairs provides academic leadership, coordination, guidance, and support on matters relating to faculty success, academic development, governance, academic progression, recognition, and institutional effectiveness.</p><br> <p><span>The Office carries four interconnected institutional mandates:</span></p><br> <p><span>1. Faculty Success &amp; Engagement</span></p><br> <p>Building an academic environment in which faculty are supported throughout every stage of their academic careers through mentoring, engagement, recognition, wellbeing, professional growth, leadership development, and institutional support.</p><br> <p><span>2. Academic Career Development &amp; Recognition</span></p><br> <p>Supporting promotion, academic rank progression, leadership development, succession planning, recognition, awards, and continuous academic growth.</p><br> <p><span>3. Academic Policies &amp; Shared Governance</span></p><br> <p>Promoting transparent governance, institutional consistency, academic integrity, faculty participation in decision-making, and continuous policy development.</p><br> <p><span>4. Institutional Excellence &amp; Faculty Effectiveness</span></p><br> <p>Supporting institutional effectiveness, accreditation, academic quality, faculty engagement, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration in support of AIU's long-term academic mission.</p><br> <p><span>Scope of Work</span></p><br> <p>The Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs provides strategic and operational leadership across six interconnected institutional domains that collectively support faculty excellence, institutional effectiveness, academic quality, and shared governance.</p><br> <p>The Director serves as the University's principal academic administrator for faculty affairs, providing leadership in the development and implementation of faculty-related academic policies, career development initiatives, governance structures, recognition programmes, academic support services, and institutional planning. The Director is simultaneously a strategic advisor, policy leader, governance specialist, faculty advocate, organisational developer, and institutional partner. This is not a role focused on employment administration; rather, it is a leadership position responsible for creating an institutional environment in which faculty are supported, recognised, developed, and empowered to contribute fully to AIU's academic mission.</p><br> <p>The Director operates primarily as a strategic leader, advisor, facilitator, and institutional partner, working collaboratively with Human Resources and other University offices rather than duplicating their operational responsibilities.</p><br> <p>This position requires a leader capable of building relationships across the institution, promoting collaboration, supporting faculty success, and ensuring that faculty-related academic processes are fair, transparent, consistent, and aligned with AIU's strategic priorities.</p><br> <p><span>Key Responsibilities</span></p><br> <p><span>1. Faculty Success and Academic Engagement</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Develop a comprehensive institutional strategy supporting faculty success throughout the academic career lifecycle.</li> <li>Establish and coordinate faculty mentoring programmes for new, early-career, international, and newly promoted faculty.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty orientation and academic transition activities in collaboration with Human Resources and the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning.</li> <li>Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty across schools.</li> <li>Develop programmes supporting faculty engagement and institutional belonging.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty networking events, retreats, academic forums, and engagement initiatives.</li> <li>Support faculty wellbeing through collaboration with relevant institutional offices.</li> <li>Facilitate communication between Academic Affairs and faculty.</li> <li>Serve as an accessible resource for faculty seeking guidance on academic policies and procedures.</li> <li>Promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative academic culture.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty recognition and appreciation initiatives.</li> <li>Support retention of high-performing faculty through engagement initiatives.</li> <li>Develop institutional faculty engagement and satisfaction surveys.</li> <li>Analyse institutional trends affecting faculty wellbeing and engagement.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty leadership retreats.</li> <li>Coordinate communities of academic practice.</li> <li>Support international faculty transition and integration.</li> <li>Develop faculty wellbeing initiatives.</li> <li>Promote cross-school collaboration.</li> <li>Coordinate annual faculty engagement programmes.</li> </ul> <p><span>2. Academic Policies and Faculty Governance</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Develop, maintain, and periodically review faculty-related academic policies.</li> <li>Maintain the AIU Faculty Handbook.</li> <li>Coordinate policy implementation across all schools.</li> <li>Ensure consistent interpretation and application of faculty academic policies.</li> <li>Support Faculty Council operations.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty committee appointments.</li> <li>Support elections to Faculty Council and other academic committees.</li> <li>Promote shared governance across Academic Affairs.</li> <li>Develop policy guidance documents.</li> <li>Advise Deans and Department Chairs on policy interpretation.</li> <li>Coordinate institutional consultation during policy development.</li> <li>Benchmark policies against international best practice.</li> <li>Review governance structures to ensure effectiveness.</li> <li>Promote faculty participation in institutional decision-making.</li> <li>Maintain the institutional Faculty Policy Repository.</li> <li>Coordinate annual review of the Faculty Handbook.</li> <li>Develop faculty policy guidance notes.</li> <li>Support Faculty Council strategic planning.</li> <li>Coordinate faculty consultations during policy revisions.</li> </ul> <p><span>3. Faculty Career Development and Academic Progression</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate institutional promotion processes.</li> <li>Coordinate academic rank assignment and review.</li> <li>Coordinate promotion committees.</li> <li>Develop guidance relating to promotion expectations.</li> <li>Coordinate academic leadership development programmes.</li> <li>Identify emerging academic leaders.</li> <li>Support succession planning.</li> <li>Coordinate sabbatical recommendations.</li> <li>Coordinate research leave recommendations.</li> <li>Coordinate distinguished appointments.</li> <li>Coordinate emeritus appointments.</li> <li>Coordinate visiting scholar appointments.</li> <li>Promote continuous academic career development.</li> <li>Monitor institutional promotion outcomes.</li> <li>Benchmark promotion practices internationally.</li> <li>Develop institutional leadership development pathways.</li> <li>Coordinate Department Chair orientation.</li> <li>Support Associate Dean leadership development.</li> <li>Monitor promotion success rates.</li> <li>Support faculty preparing promotion portfolios.</li> </ul> <p><span>4. </span><span>Faculty Academic Excellence</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Collaborate with the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning regarding faculty development priorities.</li> <li>Identify institutional faculty development needs.</li> <li>Promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.</li> <li>Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration.</li> <li>Promote international academic engagement.</li> <li>Coordinate academic recognition programmes.</li> <li>Promote faculty awards.</li> <li>Encourage innovation in academic practice.</li> <li>Support leadership development.</li> <li>Monitor institutional trends affecting faculty success.</li> <li>Coordinate institutional teaching awards jointly with the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning.</li> <li>Promote participation in professional associations.</li> <li>Encourage educational innovation.</li> <li>Promote academic leadership development.</li> <li>Support institutional academic excellence initiatives.</li> </ul> <p><span>5. Faculty Recognition and Community Building</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate annual faculty awards.</li> <li>Develop recognition programmes.</li> <li>Celebrate faculty achievements.</li> <li>Coordinate promotion celebrations.</li> <li>Publicise faculty accomplishments.</li> <li>Support faculty appreciation events.</li> <li>Strengthen institutional culture.</li> <li>Foster collegiality.</li> <li>Promote faculty engagement.</li> <li>Encourage cross-school collaboration.</li> </ul> <p><span>6. Strategic Leadership and Institutional Partnerships</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Advise the VPAA on institutional faculty matters.</li> <li>Collaborate with Human Resources regarding recruitment planning, appointments, onboarding, contracts, and employment-related matters.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning regarding faculty development.</li> <li>Collaborate with Graduate Studies regarding graduate supervision and postgraduate faculty support.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Office of Research regarding research development initiatives.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Registrar regarding workload information and academic records.</li> <li>Collaborate with Quality Assurance and the Accreditation Liaison Officer regarding accreditation evidence.</li> <li>Represent AIU externally in matters relating to faculty affairs.</li> <li>Support institutional strategic planning.</li> <li>Lead special projects assigned by the VPAA.</li> <li>Prepare annual reports on faculty affairs.</li> <li>Develop KPIs measuring faculty success and institutional effectiveness.</li> </ul> <p><span>Minimum Qualifications: </span></p><br> <p><span>Education</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Earned doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from an accredited institution.</li> <li>Academic qualifications suitable for appointment to an academic rank at Assistant Professor or above.</li> <li>Associate Professor or Professor preferred.</li> </ul> <p><span>Experience</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, including at least three (3) years in academic leadership.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience supporting faculty affairs, academic governance, promotion, faculty development, or academic administration within a university environment.</li> <li>Experience developing and implementing faculty-related academic policies and procedures.</li> <li>Experience supporting faculty promotion, academic rank, faculty evaluation, mentoring, or academic career development.</li> <li>Human Resources, and senior administrators.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience supporting accreditation, institutional effectiveness, or quality assurance initiatives.</li> <li>Experience preparing reports, policy papers, committee documentation, and institutional analyses.</li> <li>Experience working in a multicultural higher education environment; GCC experience is desirable.</li> </ul> <p><span>Technical and Professional Knowledge</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Comprehensive understanding of faculty affairs administration in higher education.</li> <li>Knowledge of academic governance principles and shared governance models.</li> <li>Knowledge of faculty promotion, academic rank, faculty evaluation, mentoring, and academic career development.</li> <li>Knowledge of higher education regulations, accreditation requirements, and institutional quality assurance.</li> <li>Understanding of faculty workload models and academic staffing principles.</li> <li>Knowledge of faculty lifecycle management from an academic perspective.</li> <li>Familiarity with faculty information systems and institutional reporting.</li> <li>Knowledge of WSCUC accreditation standards and their relationship to faculty qualifications, governance, institutional effectiveness, and academic quality.</li> <li>Understanding of higher education policy development and institutional governance.</li> <li>Familiarity with American-model higher education systems is highly desirable.</li> </ul> <p><span>Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Demonstrated ability to establish trust and credibility with faculty, academic leaders, and senior administrators.</li> <li>Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.</li> <li>Strong diplomacy and conflict resolution skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage confidential and sensitive faculty matters with discretion and professionalism.</li> <li>Excellent organisational, analytical, and project management abilities.</li> <li>Ability to facilitate collaboration across multiple academic and administrative units.</li> <li>Commitment to shared governance, transparency, fairness, and collegiality.</li> <li>Ability to balance institutional priorities with faculty interests.</li> <li>Excellent written communication skills, including policy writing and report preparation.</li> <li>Strategic thinking with the ability to translate institutional priorities into practical initiatives.</li> <li>Commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.</li> <li>Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively within an international university environment.</li> <li>High ethical standards, sound judgement, and professional integrity.</li> </ul> <p><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Previous experience serving as Director of Faculty Affairs, Associate Dean, Dean, or other senior academic leadership position.</li> <li>Experience establishing or significantly enhancing a Faculty Affairs Office or equivalent academic support unit.</li> <li>Experience supporting faculty promotion, academic rank assignment, mentoring programmes, or academic leadership development.</li> <li>Experience working within an American-model university.</li> <li>Experience contributing to institutional or programme accreditation processes, including WSCUC or comparable accreditation frameworks.</li> <li>Familiarity with higher education in the Gulf region and Private Universities Council (PUC) requirements.</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership in faculty engagement, recognition, or wellbeing initiatives.</li> <li>Evidence of scholarly achievement and active engagement in higher education leadership.</li> </ul> <p><span>How to Apply</span></p><br> <p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on the AIU website and submit a complete application comprising:</p><br> <p>1. A current curriculum vitae.</p><br> <p>2. A cover letter (maximum three pages) addressing the following questions:</p><br> <ul> <li>Describe your philosophy of faculty success and explain how an Office of Faculty Affairs contributes to institutional excellence.</li> <li>Describe an initiative you have led that strengthened faculty engagement, academic governance, mentoring, promotion, or faculty development.</li> <li>How would you establish a collaborative relationship between the Office of Faculty Affairs, Human Resources, the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning, the Office of Graduate Studies, and the Deans to support faculty throughout their academic careers?</li> </ul> <p>3. A statement of leadership philosophy (maximum one page) describing your approach to shared governance, faculty engagement, and academic leadership.</p><br> <p>4. Contact details for three professional referees, including at least two senior academic leaders familiar with your work in academic administration or faculty affairs.</p><br> <p>The selection process will include a structured interview with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and a presentation outlining the candidate's vision for establishing a high-performing Office of Faculty Affairs that supports AIU's RISE Strategy, institutional effectiveness, and WSCUC accreditation.</p><br> <p>Submit applications via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p>The successful candidate is expected to com</p> </div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Support the lead teacher in creating a dynamic, hands on learning environment where students experiment, innovate, and grow</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist in teaching essential culinary techniques, food safety, nutrition, and hospitality practices with clarity and enthusiasm</span></p></li><li><p><span>Encourage teamwork, creativity, and problem solving through engaging projects and real world applications</span></p></li><li><p><span>Help maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring kitchen classroom that sparks discovery every day</span></p></li><li><p><span>Provide individualized support to students, fostering connections between culinary arts, culture, community, and future career pathways</span></p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p><span>A Bachelor s in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or a related field</span></p><ul><li><span>Professional culinary training and/or industry experience</span></li><li><span>Prior experience working with students preferred</span></li><li><span>Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen management</span></li><li><span>Strong collaboration skills and a passion for supporting student learning</span></li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>An established American school in Kuwait seeks an experienced secondary English Teacher. They are seeking creative, positive and energetic educators who will live their values and who will foster student s excellence.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>An Art bachelors degree plus a teaching qualification such as US teacher certification, a PGCE, HDE etc.</li><li>Younger than 60 years of age at the start of contract.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>An established American school in Kuwait seeks an experienced secondary English Teacher. They are seeking creative, positive and energetic educators who will live their values and who will foster student’s excellence. Due to Kuwait Ministry of Education regulations, you must have: - An Art bachelors degree plus a teaching qualification such as US teacher certification, a PGCE, HDE etc. - Younger than 60 years of age at the start of contract. This package is not, unfortunately, family friendly, so it is recommended only for teaching couples or single teachers. The school offers: - Rewarding teaching experience - Competitive salary packages - Staff Professional development - Family atmosphere The package includes an excellent salary (KD785-1083 tax free per month), free furnished and non-shared accommodation, medical insurance and annual flight tickets home.</span> </div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><b>Job Title:</b> Full-Time Faculty Position Biology and Biotechnology</p><p><b>Classification:</b> Faculty (Institutional Support)</p><p><b>Reports To:</b> Dean, School of Arts and Sciences</p><p><b>Location:</b> Kuwait City, Kuwait</p><p><span >.</span></p><p><b>Scope of Work</b></p><p>The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic officer, providing strategic vision and operational leadership for the School. The Dean promotes excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community engagement; supports innovative academic programs; and advances diversity in faculty and student recruitment. The role also involves fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening connections with local and international communities, and enhancing the School's visibility and resources to support its academic mission and future growth.</p><p><b>Job Purpose</b></p><p>American International University (AIU) invites applications for Full-Time Faculty positions from qualified and motivated individuals committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Faculty members will contribute to the academic mission of the University by delivering high-quality teaching, supporting curriculum development, engaging in scholarly activities, mentoring students, and participating in departmental and institutional initiatives.</p><p><b>Position Overview</b></p><p>Full-time faculty members will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Biology and Biotechnology, developing and updating course materials, assessing student learning outcomes, and contributing to program development and accreditation activities. Faculty members are also expected to engage in research and scholarly activities, provide academic advising, and participate actively in departmental committees and community outreach initiatives.</p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><p>Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Microbiology or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.</p><p>Demonstrated university-level teaching experience in relevant subject areas.</p><p>Strong oral and written communication skills in English.</p><p>Evidence of research productivity and scholarly engagement.</p><p>Commitment to student-centered teaching and academic excellence.</p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><p>Industry or professional experience relevant to Biotechnology or Biological Sciences.</p><p>Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes.</p><p>Expertise in emerging areas of Biotechnology, including 3-D Bioprinting, Clinical Sciences, Tissue Engineering, Bioinformatics, Genomics, and related fields.</p><p>Experience in supervising student research projects and internships.</p><p>Proficiency in the use of educational technologies and learning management systems.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>Teaching and Learning</b></p><p>Teach courses (minimum 12 credit hours per week) which may include General Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, and specialized and applied Biotechnology courses covering clinical sciences/Tissue engineering/Bioinformatics.</p><p>Develop course syllabi, instructional materials, laboratory activities, and assessments.</p><p>Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.</p><p>Maintain accurate academic records in accordance with university policies.</p><p>Collaborate with faculty in curriculum development.</p><p>Actively contribute to the intellectual and cultural growth of AIU s academic community.</p><p><b>Research and Scholarly Activities</b></p><p>Conduct research and scholarly activities within the candidate s area of expertise.</p><p>Support undergraduate student research initiatives.</p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies</b></p><p>Strong subject-matter expertise in Biology and Biotechnology.</p><p>Effective classroom management and student engagement skills.</p><p>Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural academic environment.</p><p>Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.</p><p><b>Employment Type</b></p><p>Full-Time Faculty Position</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph">Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Microbiology or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.<br>Demonstrated university-level teaching experience in relevant subject areas.<br>Strong oral and written communication skills in English.<br>Evidence of research productivity and scholarly engagement.<br>Commitment to student-centered teaching and academic excellence.<br>Industry or professional experience relevant to Biotechnology or Biological Sciences.<br>Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes.<br>Expertise in emerging areas of Biotechnology, including 3-D Bioprinting, Clinical Sciences, Tissue Engineering, Bioinformatics, Genomics, and related fields.<br>Experience in supervising student research projects and internships.<br>Proficiency in the use of educational technologies and learning management systems.</p></section>

<p><h4>Faculty position at the American University of Kuwait (AUK)</h4> <p>The Department of Information Systems invites applications for rank assistant or associate professor; only applicants with Ph.D. in information systems will be considered for this position. Applications from recent graduates in the IS field are strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses. A commitment to enhancing undergraduate research opportunities for students is desirable. Faculty duties include teaching, research, student advising, and service to the college and university. The information systems program taught at AUK is CIS, not MIS. Knowledge of ABET program accreditation and curriculum development as well as assessment is highly desirable.</p> <p>The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods, and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. The language of instruction is English.</p> <p>The American University of Kuwait is a liberal arts institution dedicated to teaching, learning, and scholarship. The university offers programs that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for lifelong learning and professional success. AUK enriches society by fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, effective communication, personal growth, service, and leadership.</p> <p>AUK aspires to be a leading university recognized locally, regionally, and internationally for its institutional distinctiveness, academic excellence, and the accomplishments of its graduates.</p> <h4>Qualifications</h4> <p>Ph.D. in information systems is required. Knowledge of ABET program accreditation and curriculum development as well as assessment is highly desirable.</p> <h4>How to apply</h4> <p>Applications are accepted through the university's career portal.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Faculty position at the American University of Kuwait</h4> <p>The Department of Computer Engineering invites applications for rank assistant or associate professor. A Ph.D. in computer engineering or a closely related field is required; specifically, in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, and embedded systems and hardware design. Industrial experience is a plus. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses. A commitment to enhancing undergraduate research opportunities for students is desirable. Faculty duties include teaching, research, student advising, and service to the college and university. Knowledge of ABET program accreditation and curriculum development as well as assessment is highly desirable.</p> <p>The American University of Kuwait is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods, and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. The language of instruction is English.</p> <p>The American University of Kuwait is a liberal arts institution dedicated to teaching, learning, and scholarship. The university offers programs that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for lifelong learning and professional success. AUK enriches society by fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, effective communication, personal growth, service, and leadership.</p> <p>AUK aspires to be a leading university recognized locally, regionally, and internationally for its institutional distinctiveness, academic excellence, and the accomplishments of its graduates.</p> <h4>Qualifications</h4> <p>A Ph.D. in computer engineering or a closely related field is required; specifically in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence and machine learning, embedded systems and hardware design, and cybersecurity. Industrial experience is a plus.</p></p><p></p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Job Title:</span> Full Time Mathematics - Faculty<br><span>Classification</span>: Faculty (Institutional Support)<br><span>Reports To</span>: Dean, School of Arts and Sciences<br><span>Location</span>: Kuwait City, Kuwait<br><span>School&nbsp;of&nbsp;Arts and&nbsp;Sciences&nbsp;Profile</span>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>&nbsp;The School&nbsp;of&nbsp;Arts and&nbsp;Sciences&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;American International&nbsp;University&nbsp;in Kuwait&nbsp;comprises&nbsp;disciplines in&nbsp;Chemistry,&nbsp;Biotechnology,&nbsp;Physics,&nbsp;Mathematics, English&nbsp;Literature,&nbsp;Humanities, and&nbsp;Education.</p><br> <p>The school offers a broad interdisciplinary foundation in the natural sciences, mathematics, humanities, and education, equipping students with critical thinking, analytical, communication, and research skills essential for academic and professional success.&nbsp;</p><br> <p><span>Scope&nbsp;of&nbsp;Work</span> &nbsp;</p><br> <p>The Mathematics Faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in Mathematics and related disciplines, supporting student learning and academic success, and contributing to the continuous improvement of academic programs. The faculty member actively participates in curriculum development, assessment activities, scholarly engagement, and university service, while fostering an inclusive and intellectually stimulating learning environment. The role involves collaboration with colleagues across disciplines, mentoring students, and supporting the mission and strategic objectives of the American International University through excellence in teaching, research, and professional service.</p><br> <p><span>Job Purpose</span></p><br> <p>American International University (AIU) invites applications for qualified Mathematics Faculty to join its teaching pool and be considered for full-time teaching opportunities. A pool members may be contacted to teach introductory, general education, or selected major courses depending on departmental needs and individual qualifications. Full Time Faculty contributes to AIU’s mission by teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring students in a collaborative and innovative learning environment.</p><br> <p><span>Position Overview:</span>&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Full-time faculty members are responsible for delivering high-quality instruction within their respective disciplines, contributing to curriculum and course development, and fostering the academic, intellectual, and professional growth of AIU students. Faculty members are also expected to participate actively in scholarly, research, and service activities that support the University's mission, strategic objectives, and commitment to academic excellence.</p><br> <p><br><span>Qualifications</span><br></p><br> <ul> <li>Earned Ph.D. in Mathematics from an accredited institution.</li> <li>Prior university-level teaching experience in Mathematics or related subject areas.</li> <li>Ability to contribute effectively to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives within the department.</li> <li>Strong commitment to academic excellence and high-quality instruction, with a demonstrated ability to foster student learning and engagement.</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English, with strong communication and presentation skills.</li> </ul> <p><span>Responsibilities</span><br></p><br> <ul> <li>Teach undergraduate courses in Mathematics and related subject areas in accordance with the University's academic standards and curriculum requirements.</li> <li>Develop, update, and deliver course materials, including syllabi, lectures, assignments, examinations, and other instructional resources.</li> <li>Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback to support academic success and achievement.</li> <li>Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Math department.</li> <li>Engage in scholarly, research, and professional development activities that contribute to the advancement of discipline and the University's academic mission.</li> <li>Contribute to departmental, school, and university committees, meetings, and service activities as required.</li> <li>Foster an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually stimulating learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.</li> <li>Collaborate with faculty colleagues on interdisciplinary initiatives and academic projects.</li> <li>Perform other academic and administrative duties as assigned by the Math department head or the school dean.</li> </ul> <p><span>About American International University</span></p><br> <p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American higher education model. AIU provides degree programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction.</p><br> <p>The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth for all members of its community, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw</p><br> <p><br><span>How to Apply</span></p><br> <p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website and submit a resume and cover letter via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p><span>Applications&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;reviewed&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;rolling&nbsp;basis&nbsp;until&nbsp;the&nbsp;position&nbsp;is&nbsp;filled. The&nbsp;successful&nbsp;candidate&nbsp;is&nbsp;expected&nbsp;to&nbsp;commence&nbsp;employment&nbsp;on&nbsp;August 30, 2026.</span></p><br> </div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Full-Time Faculty Chemistry 2 Academic Year Only candidates unaccompanied by dependents are eligible.</p><p>AIU is seeking dynamic, student-centered Chemistry faculty to join our School of Arts &amp; Sciences. This is a full-time, on-ground role for individuals excited to teach abroad, contribute to a growing institution, and bring their expertise to a global student body.</p><p><b>What You ll Do</b></p><ul><li>Teach a range of Chemistry courses (mainly Organic Chemistry and Organic chemistry labs)</li><li>Deliver engaging instruction with real-world relevance and active learning</li><li>Supervise laboratory instruction, with emphasis on lab safety, chemical handling, and waste management</li><li>Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and academic advising</li><li>Engage in departmental service and institutional initiatives</li><li>Participate in research or scholarly activities aligned with your area of expertise</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>PhD in Chemistry or a related field. Minimum 3 years of university-level teaching experience (preferred) Strong command of English and effective classroom communication Familiarity with tools such as ChemDraw, AMBER, DFTB+, Quantum Espresso is a plus Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online environments Cultural adaptability and willingness to work with a diverse student population Commitment to mentoring, student success, and academic excellence Experience supporting English language learners and first-generation students is valued</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Position: Director, Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) Classification: Director Level Reports To: Vice President for Academic Affairs About The American International University American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of over 3,000 students and is executing the RISE Strategy 2.0, a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement. Faculty excellence is one of AIU's greatest strategic assets and an essential enabler of every pillar of the RISE Strategy. Outstanding teaching, meaningful scholarship, effective service, academic leadership, and institutional innovation all depend upon attracting, supporting, developing, recognising, and retaining exceptional faculty. The Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs is responsible for creating an institutional environment in which faculty thrive throughout their academic careers, strengthening academic excellence, shared governance, leadership development, and institutional effectiveness while supporting AIU's ambitions for WSCUC accreditation and long-term academic distinction. For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw Department Profile The Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) is AIU's institutional hub for faculty success, academic engagement, academic career development, shared governance, and institutional faculty excellence. Operating under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office serves all Schools, the Foundation Programme, and future graduate programmes, working collaboratively with more than 120 full-time faculty together with adjunct, visiting, and future clinical faculty. The Office is established as one of AIU's strategic academic support units under the RISE Strategy, with the Director serving as its founding leader responsible for developing the Office's policies, programmes, partnerships, operational culture, and long-term strategic direction. Working collaboratively with Human Resources, Deans, Department Chairs, the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning, the Office of Graduate Studies, the Office of Research and Scholarly Activity, the Registrar, Quality Assurance, Student Affairs, Library Services, and other institutional units, the Director ensures that faculty-related academic matters are coordinated consistently across the University while maintaining a clear distinction from Human Resources' employment responsibilities. The Office complements but does not replace the responsibilities of Human Resources. Human Resources remains responsible for employment administration, contracts, payroll, benefits, immigration, and employee relations, while the Office of Faculty Affairs provides academic leadership, coordination, guidance, and support on matters relating to faculty success, academic development, governance, academic progression, recognition, and institutional effectiveness. The Office carries four interconnected institutional mandates: 1. Faculty Success &amp; Engagement Building an academic environment in which faculty are supported throughout every stage of their academic careers through mentoring, engagement, recognition, wellbeing, professional growth, leadership development, and institutional support. 2. Academic Career Development &amp; Recognition Supporting promotion, academic rank progression, leadership development, succession planning, recognition, awards, and continuous academic growth. 3. Academic Policies &amp; Shared Governance Promoting transparent governance, institutional consistency, academic integrity, faculty participation in decision-making, and continuous policy development. 4. Institutional Excellence &amp; Faculty Effectiveness Supporting institutional effectiveness, accreditation, academic quality, faculty engagement, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration in support of AIU's long-term academic mission. Scope of Work The Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs provides strategic and operational leadership across six interconnected institutional domains that collectively support faculty excellence, institutional effectiveness, academic quality, and shared governance. The Director serves as the University's principal academic administrator for faculty affairs, providing leadership in the development and implementation of faculty-related academic policies, career development initiatives, governance structures, recognition programmes, academic support services, and institutional planning. The Director is simultaneously a strategic advisor, policy leader, governance specialist, faculty advocate, organisational developer, and institutional partner. This is not a role focused on employment administration; rather, it is a leadership position responsible for creating an institutional environment in which faculty are supported, recognised, developed, and empowered to contribute fully to AIU's academic mission. The Director operates primarily as a strategic leader, advisor, facilitator, and institutional partner, working collaboratively with Human Resources and other University offices rather than duplicating their operational responsibilities. This position requires a leader capable of building relationships across the institution, promoting collaboration, supporting faculty success, and ensuring that faculty-related academic processes are fair, transparent, consistent, and aligned with AIU's strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities 1. Faculty Success and Academic Engagement Develop a comprehensive institutional strategy supporting faculty success throughout the academic career lifecycle. Establish and coordinate faculty mentoring programmes for new, early-career, international, and newly promoted faculty. Coordinate faculty orientation and academic transition activities in collaboration with Human Resources and the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning. Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty across schools. Develop programmes supporting faculty engagement and institutional belonging. Coordinate faculty networking events, retreats, academic forums, and engagement initiatives. Support faculty wellbeing through collaboration with relevant institutional offices. Facilitate communication between Academic Affairs and faculty. Serve as an accessible resource for faculty seeking guidance on academic policies and procedures. Promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative academic culture. Coordinate faculty recognition and appreciation initiatives. Support retention of high-performing faculty through engagement initiatives. Develop institutional faculty engagement and satisfaction surveys.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Minimum Qualifications:</h2><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>Earned doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) from an accredited institution.</li><li>Academic qualifications suitable for appointment to an academic rank at Assistant Professor or above. Associate Professor or Professor preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, including at least three (3) years in academic leadership.</li><li>Demonstrated experience supporting faculty affairs, academic governance, promotion, faculty development, or academic administration within a university environment.</li><li>Experience developing and implementing faculty-related academic policies and procedures.</li><li>Experience supporting faculty promotion, academic rank, faculty evaluation, mentoring, or academic career development.</li><li>Human Resources, and senior administrators.</li><li>Demonstrated experience supporting accreditation, institutional effectiveness, or quality assurance initiatives.</li><li>Experience preparing reports, policy papers, committee documentation, and institutional analyses.</li><li>Experience working in a multicultural higher education environment; GCC experience is desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical and Professional Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Comprehensive understanding of faculty affairs administration in higher education.</li><li>Knowledge of academic governance principles and shared governance models.</li><li>Knowledge of faculty promotion, academic rank, faculty evaluation, mentoring, and academic career development.</li><li>Knowledge of higher education regulations, accreditation requirements, and institutional quality assurance.</li><li>Understanding of faculty workload models and academic staffing principles.</li><li>Knowledge of faculty lifecycle management from an academic perspective.</li><li>Familiarity with faculty information systems and institutional reporting.</li><li>Knowledge of WSCUC accreditation standards and their relationship to faculty qualifications, governance, institutional effectiveness, and academic quality.</li><li>Understanding of higher education policy development and institutional governance.</li><li>Familiarity with American-model higher education systems is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to establish trust and credibility with faculty, academic leaders, and senior administrators.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Strong diplomacy and conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Ability to manage confidential and sensitive faculty matters with discretion and professionalism.</li><li>Excellent organisational, analytical, and project management abilities.</li><li>Ability to facilitate collaboration across multiple academic and administrative units.</li><li>Commitment to shared governance, transparency, fairness, and collegiality.</li><li>Ability to balance institutional priorities with faculty interests.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills, including policy writing and report preparation.</li><li>Strategic thinking with the ability to translate institutional priorities into practical initiatives.</li><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.</li><li>Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively within an international university environment.</li><li>High ethical standards, sound judgement, and professional integrity.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience serving as Director of Faculty Affairs, Associate Dean, Dean, or other senior academic leadership position.</li><li>Experience establishing or significantly enhancing a Faculty Affairs Office or equivalent academic support unit.</li><li>Experience supporting faculty promotion, academic rank assignment, mentoring programmes, or academic leadership development.</li><li>Experience working within an American-model university.</li><li>Experience contributing to institutional or programme accreditation processes, including WSCUC or comparable accreditation frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with higher education in the Gulf region and Private Universities Council (PUC) requirements.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership in faculty engagement, recognition, or wellbeing initiatives.</li><li>Evidence of scholarly achievement and active engagement in higher education leadership.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>About The American International University</strong> American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of over 3,000 students and is executing the RISE Strategy 2.0, a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement. Teaching and learning excellence is one of the University's principal strategic foundations and an essential enabler of every pillar of the RISE Strategy. Without it, research does not flourish, accreditation evidence is weak, students do not succeed, and employability outcomes disappoint. The Director of the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning is the person who builds, sustains, and continuously improves that foundation making this one of the most consequential academic leadership appointments AIU will make. For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw</p><p><strong>Department Profile</strong> The Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning (CTL) is AIU's institutional hub for teaching excellence, faculty development, and learning innovation. It operates under the Office of the VPAA and serves all five schools and the Foundation Programme working with over 120 full-time faculty and a growing adjunct complement. The CTL is newly established as one of AIU's strategic academic support centres under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Director serves as its founding leader, responsible for building the Centre's programmes, culture, partnerships, and institutional reputation from the ground up. The CTL carries three interconnected institutional mandates at AIU:</p><ul><li><strong>Faculty Excellence &amp; Development:</strong> Building a culture of teaching excellence across AIU through structured professional development, peer observation, new faculty induction, individual coaching, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.</li><li><strong>Learning Innovation &amp; Digital Education:</strong> Advancing instructional design, educational technology integration, and evidence-based pedagogy ensuring that every AIU course, regardless of modality, reflects current best practice and produces documented student learning outcomes.</li><li><strong>Assessment, Accreditation &amp; Institutional Evidence:</strong> Generating, curating, and maintaining the teaching and learning evidence that WSCUC accreditation requires (the CTL Knowledge Repository, SLO assessment data, faculty development participation records, and the annual Teaching &amp; Learning Impact Report).</li></ul><p><strong>Scope of Work</strong> The Director of the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning provides strategic and operational leadership across five interconnected domains all of which must function simultaneously and reinforce each other. The Director is simultaneously a faculty developer, an instructional designer, an assessment specialist, a grant administrator, and an institutional evidence builder. The Director also serves as an institutional change leader, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and evidence-informed educational practice across all academic units. This is not a role for a specialist who does one of these well; it is a role for a leader who does all of them, and who can build a centre that extends their capacity through institutional culture and peer networks.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>1. Faculty Professional Development</strong></p><ul><li>Design, deliver, and continuously evaluate a structured, evidence-based faculty development programme across AIU covering evidence-based pedagogy, inclusive teaching, active learning, hybrid and online instruction, AI in teaching, student assessment design, and academic writing for publication</li><li>Lead the New Faculty Induction Programme each September (a structured, multi-day orientation covering AIU's mission and RISE Strategy, the SLO assessment cycle, course file requirements, LMS and technology tools, academic freedom, shared governance, and the CTL's services)</li><li>Establish and facilitate Faculty Learning Communities (peer groups organised around shared teaching interests, disciplinary challenges, or pedagogical themes as the primary vehicle for sustained, collegial professional development)</li><li>Coordinate and manage the peer observation of teaching cycle (providing the framework, training observers, facilitating feedback conversations, and maintaining confidential records that support faculty development without functioning as a surveillance mechanism)</li><li>Provide individual faculty consultations on course design, assessment strategy, student engagement, and teaching effectiveness (functioning as a trusted advisor, not an evaluator)</li><li>Develop and maintain the CTL professional development calendar, ensuring that sessions are scheduled at times accessible to all faculty (including those with heavy teaching loads), offered in formats appropriate to different needs, and evaluated for effectiveness after each cycle</li><li>Coordinate academic leadership development workshops for Programme Coordinators, Department Chairs, Associate Deans and Deans in collaboration with the Office of Faculty Affairs.</li><li>Develop an institutional teaching certification pathway aligned with the UK Professional Standards Framework (Advance HE) or equivalent international framework.</li></ul><p><br></p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>&nbsp;</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Are you an innovative, highly driven educator? Begin your next teaching adventure in this spectacular learning environment, with state-of-the-art facilities; an amazing opportunity to make life-long global friends.</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Step into a role where you can enjoy a better work-life balance, increase your earning potential, and relocate to an exceptionally beautiful destination. This prestigious school is seeking ambitious Middle and High School Teachers who are passionate about shaping the minds of young adults. You ll have the opportunity to challenge students academically, inspire them to think critically, and prepare them for success beyond the classroom. More than just a job, this is a chance to broaden your horizons, embrace a new culture, and make a lasting impact on the next generation. We are recruiting for the following subject roles:- English Teacher ICT Teacher Science Teacher Culinary Arts Teacher</p><p><strong>The school</strong></p><p>This international school in Kuwait is a private, non-profit K-12 school providing an American curriculum with a STEM focus. With the average class size being 20-23 students, 98% of the student body are Kuwaiti citizens. Course offerings include a variety of interdisciplinary courses and a college preparatory program. With a vision to educate lifelong learners with ethical values who will develop into leaders contributing to the global community as responsible, critical thinkers and problem solvers. The schools purpose is to prepare students to become accountable, independent, and successful global citizens prepared for the challenges of international universities. Faculty and staff are from over 28 countries.</p><p><strong>Job highlights</strong></p><ul><li>The chance to gain exceptional experience in a premium academic setting</li><li>Opportunities to develop innovative, forward-thinking teaching practices</li><li>A generous benefits package and a tax-free salary that rewards your expertise</li><li>Access to world-class resources and facilities designed to support both teachers and students</li><li>Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development within a global network of schools</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>The ideal candidate</p><ul><li>Degree in your specialist subject with a Secondary PGCE or US Teaching License</li><li>At least 3-5 years experience in your specialism subject</li><li>Proven track record teaching high school students, ideally in international or multicultural contexts</li><li>Skilled at using modern pedagogy, technology integration, and student-centered learning strategies</li><li>Works well with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to support student success</li><li>Able to create a positive, disciplined, and engaging learning environment</li></ul><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Position: </span><span>Director, Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning (CTL)</span><br></p><br> <p><span>Classification:</span> Director Level<br><span>Reports To:</span> Vice President for Academic Affairs <br><span>About The American International University</span></p><br> <p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of over 3,000 students and is executing the RISE Strategy 2026–2030 a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement.</p><br> <p>Teaching and learning excellence is one of the University's principal strategic foundations and an essential enabler of every pillar of the RISE Strategy. Without it, research does not flourish, accreditation evidence is weak, students do not succeed, and employability outcomes disappoint. The Director of the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning is the person who builds, sustains, and continuously improves that foundation making this one of the most consequential academic leadership appointments AIU will make.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw<br></p><br> <p><span>Department Profile</span></p><br> <p>The Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning (CTL) is AIU's institutional hub for teaching excellence, faculty development, and learning innovation. It operates under the Office of the VPAA and serves all five schools and the Foundation Programme working with over 120 full-time faculty and a growing adjunct complement. The CTL is newly established as one of AIU's strategic academic support centres under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Director serves as its founding leader, responsible for building the Centre's programmes, culture, partnerships, and institutional reputation from the ground up.</p><br> <p><span>The CTL carries three interconnected institutional mandates at AIU:</span></p><br> <ol> <li>Faculty Excellence &amp; Development: Building a culture of teaching excellence across AIU through structured professional development, peer observation, new faculty induction, individual coaching, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.</li> <li>Learning Innovation &amp; Digital Education: Advancing instructional design, educational technology integration, and evidence-based pedagogy ensuring that every AIU course, regardless of modality, reflects current best practice and produces documented student learning outcomes.</li> <li>Assessment, Accreditation &amp; Institutional&nbsp; Evidence: Generating, curating, and maintaining the teaching and learning evidence that WSCUC accreditation requires the CTL Knowledge Repository, SLO assessment data, faculty development participation records, and the annual Teaching &amp; Learning Impact Report.</li> </ol> <p><span>Scope of Work</span><br></p><br> <p>The Director of the Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning provides strategic and operational leadership across five interconnected domains all of which must function simultaneously and reinforce each other. The Director is simultaneously a faculty developer, an instructional designer, an assessment specialist, a grant administrator, and an institutional evidence builder. The Director also serves as an institutional change leader, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and evidence-informed educational practice across all academic units. This is not a role for a specialist who does one of these well; it is a role for a leader who does all of them, and who can build a centre that extends their capacity through institutional culture and peer networks.</p><br> <p><span>Key Responsibilities</span></p><br> <p><span>1. Faculty Professional Development</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Design, deliver, and continuously evaluate a structured, evidence-based faculty development programme across AIU covering evidence-based pedagogy, inclusive teaching, active learning, hybrid and online instruction, AI in teaching, student assessment design, and academic writing for publication</li> <li>Lead the New Faculty Induction Programme each September a structured, multi-day orientation covering AIU's mission and RISE Strategy, the SLO assessment cycle, course file requirements, LMS and technology tools, academic freedom, shared governance, and the CTL's services</li> <li>Establish and facilitate Faculty Learning Communities peer groups organised around shared teaching interests, disciplinary challenges, or pedagogical themes as the primary vehicle for sustained, collegial professional development</li> <li>Coordinate and manage the peer observation of teaching cycle providing the framework, training observers, facilitating feedback conversations, and maintaining confidential records that support faculty development without functioning as a surveillance mechanism</li> <li>Provide individual faculty consultations on course design, assessment strategy, student engagement, and teaching effectiveness functioning as a trusted advisor, not an evaluator</li> <li>Develop and maintain the CTL professional development calendar, ensuring that sessions are scheduled at times accessible to all faculty including those with heavy teaching loads, offered in formats appropriate to different needs, and evaluated for effectiveness after each cycle</li> <li>Coordinate academic leadership development workshops for Programme Coordinators, Department Chairs, Associate Deans and Deans in collaboration with the Office of Faculty Affairs.</li> <li>Develop an institutional teaching certification pathway aligned with the UK Professional Standards Framework (Advance HE) or equivalent international framework.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<span>2. </span><span>Instructional Design &amp; Educational Technology</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Lead instructional design support for AIU's academic programmes assisting Deans, Department Chairs, and individual faculty in designing courses that align learning outcomes with instructional activities and assessment methods, regardless of delivery modality</li> <li>Advance AIU's capacity in online and hybrid course design building internal expertise, establishing course quality standards, and ensuring that digital learning experiences are as rigorous and engaging as in-person instruction</li> <li>Coordinate with the CTO and Digital Transformation Office on educational technology adoption evaluating new tools for pedagogical value, training faculty in their use, and ensuring that technology serves learning goals rather than displacing them</li> <li>Develop and maintain a practical institutional policy on the use of Generative AI in teaching and learning balancing innovation with academic integrity, and ensuring that faculty understand how to design assessments that remain valid in an AI-enabled environment</li> <li>Build and maintain the CTL Knowledge Repository a curated collection of teaching resources, case studies, grant outputs, peer observation frameworks, and WASC evidence artefacts available to all AIU faculty and retained as institutional evidence</li> <li>Work collaboratively with the Office of Graduate Studies in developing high-quality graduate teaching and supervision practices.</li> <li>Support the design of microcredentials, executive education and lifelong learning initiatives where appropriate.</li> </ul> <p><span>3. Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Training</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate AIU's institutional SLO assessment Training, working with the Assessment Coordinator and VPAA to ensure that faculty collect, analyse, and document PLO achievement data each semester using consistent, valid assessment methods</li> <li>Train faculty in SLO/PLO design, assessment method selection, rubric development, and close-the-loop documentation transforming assessment from an administrative requirement into a genuine teaching improvement tool</li> <li>Support the Assessment Coordinator in producing the Annual Institutional Effectiveness Report's teaching and learning section the evidence document that WSCUC requires</li> <li>Maintain CTL records of faculty participation in assessment activities, professional development sessions, and peer observation</li> <li>Conduct an annual Teaching &amp; Learning Impact Report, documenting CTL programme participation rates, faculty satisfaction with CTL services, changes in student learning outcomes attributable to CTL interventions, and grant and award outcomes presented to the VPAA and Faculty Council each May</li> <li>Coordinate workshops on authentic assessment in AI-enabled learning environments.</li> <li>Collaborate with Quality Assurance in analysing institutional trends relating to student achievement and learning outcomes.</li> </ul> <p><span>4. RISE Teaching &amp; Learning Grant Programme Administration</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Administer the AIU Teaching &amp; Learning Grant Program including the Teaching Excellence &amp; Innovation Grant, the Undergraduate Research Integration Grant, and the Annual Award for Innovation in Teaching, managing the annual call for applications, review committee formation, awardee notification, fund disbursement, and completion report collection</li> <li>Mentor the grant recipients through the implementation of their projects, providing consultations, connecting them with relevant expertise, and ensuring their work is disseminated to the broader faculty community</li> <li>Organise the annual CTL Teaching &amp; Learning Forum, AIU's flagship event for sharing teaching innovation, recognising grant recipients and award winners, and building the faculty community around shared commitment to excellence</li> <li>Produce and maintain the CTL website and newsletter as a living resource for faculty, communicating available services, upcoming events, grant opportunities, and teaching resources in a format that invites engagement</li> <li>Identify and apply for external funding opportunities, from Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), regional higher education networks, and international foundations, to supplement the RISE grant budget and expand the CTL's programme capacity</li> <li>Promote interdisciplinary educational innovation projects involving multiple Schools.</li> <li>Publish annual summaries of funded projects highlighting institutional impact and transferable good practice.</li> </ul> <p><span>5. Strategic Leadership &amp; Institutional Partnership</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Serve as AIU's institutional voice on teaching and learning, advising the VPAA, Deans, and Faculty Council on evidence-based teaching standards, assessment practices, and faculty development priorities</li> <li>Build and maintain partnerships across AIU's institutional functions, with the ALO for accreditation evidence, with the Assessment Coordinator for SLO cycle management, with the CTO for educational technology, with the Registrar for course quality data, and with Student Affairs for student success initiatives</li> <li>Represent AIU in regional and international teaching and learning networks, including the POD Network, HERDSA, and GCC university teaching and learning forums, building relationships and bringing back best practice that benefits AIU faculty</li> <li>Where a joint academic appointment is agreed, teach one course per year in a relevant discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning, maintaining personal credibility as a practising educator and eligibility to participate in Faculty Council</li> <li>Contribute to AIU's WSCUC self-study, addressing faculty development, assessment, and teaching quality providing documented evidence of CTL activity and impact</li> </ul> <p><span>Minimum Qualifications: </span></p><br> <p><span>Education</span></p><br> <p>Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in Education, Higher Education Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, or a closely related discipline required for joint academic appointment eligibility; strongly preferred for the administrative role.</p><br> <p><span>Experience</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in higher education, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role at a teaching and learning centre, faculty development office, or equivalent institutional function</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading or managing a Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning, or equivalent institutional function, in a GCC university context</li> <li>Documented experience designing and delivering faculty professional development programmes including workshops, learning communities, peer observation systems, and online development resources for diverse faculty audiences in a multicultural GCC environment</li> <li>Proven experience in instructional design across multiple delivery modalities face-to-face, hybrid, and online with working knowledge of Canvas or equivalent LMS</li> <li>Demonstrated experience with SLO/PLO assessment design, rubric development, and close-the-loop documentation in an accreditation context WASC, AACSB, or comparable quality framework experience is a significant advantage</li> <li>Experience administering faculty development grants or awards managing competitive application processes, review committees, fund disbursement, and outcome reporting</li> <li>Demonstrated experience supporting institutional strategic planning and organisational change within higher education.</li> <li>Experience collaborating with academic quality assurance, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.</li> </ul> <p><span>Technical and Pedagogical Knowledge</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Deep, current knowledge of evidence-based pedagogy active learning, inclusive teaching, culturally responsive instruction, universal design for learning, and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL)</li> <li>Proficiency with Canvas (LMS) or equivalent platform both as a course designer and as a platform administrator supporting faculty adoption</li> <li>Working knowledge of educational technology tools relevant to GCC higher education including AI tools for teaching and learning, audience response systems, digital assessment platforms, and collaboration tools</li> <li>Knowledge of WSCUC accreditation standards particularly CFRs 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.8, 2.9, and 3.3 and how CTL evidence maps to self-study requirements</li> <li>Familiarity with the Advance HE Professional Standards Framework (PSF) or equivalent teaching quality framework is an advantage particularly for designing a faculty teaching qualification pathway</li> </ul> <p><span>Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes</span></p><br> <ul> <li>The credibility to walk into a room of experienced faculty from diverse national and disciplinary backgrounds and be taken seriously not as a trainer, but as a peer colleague who happens to know more about pedagogy than most</li> <li>The cultural intelligence to build trust and engagement in a GCC university where teaching culture, professional norms, and attitudes toward feedback vary significantly</li> <li>Excellent English oral and written communication the ability to write clearly for different audiences, from a workshop handout to a WSCUC self-study section to a newsletter article that faculty actually read</li> <li>Arabic language proficiency is an advantage particularly for engagement with Arabic-speaking Kuwaiti faculty and with external stakeholders including PUC</li> <li>Strong programme management capability the ability to run multiple concurrent programmes (induction, grants, peer observation, forum, website, repository) without dropping any of them</li> <li>Genuine intellectual engagement with teaching the Director of a CTL must be the institution's most enthusiastic advocate for the idea that teaching can always be better, and that better teaching produces better outcomes for students</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to influence institutional culture without direct line authority.</li> <li>Ability to build consensus among academic leaders with differing priorities.</li> </ul> <p><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Prior experience establishing or significantly expanding a CTL at a GCC university candidates who have built something from the ground up are particularly valuable given AIU's founding-director context</li> <li>Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA) or Senior Fellowship (SFHEA) demonstrating internationally recognised teaching quality credentials that can anchor a faculty teaching qualification pathway at AIU</li> <li>Published research or professional thought leadership on teaching and learning in higher education particularly in GCC or Arab higher education contexts, or in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL)</li> <li>Experience managing AI-related teaching and learning policy including responsible AI use frameworks, assessment design in an AI-enabled environment, and faculty training on generative AI tools</li> <li>Prior experience contributing to a WSCUC, QAA, AACSB, or comparable accreditation self-study in the teaching and learning or faculty development sections providing direct documentation skills that will accelerate AIU's WASC process</li> <li>Familiarity with Kuwait's higher education context PUC requirements, Kuwaiti student characteristics, Kuwait Vision 2035 workforce priorities enabling contextually grounded programme design from day one</li> <li>Experience in curriculum transformation.</li> <li>Experience leading digital transformation.</li> <li>Experience establishing institutional communities of practice.</li> </ul> <p><span>How to Apply</span></p><br> <p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on the AIU website and submit a complete application comprising:</p><br> <ul> <li>A current curriculum vitae</li> <li>A cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing three specific questions: (1) Describe a faculty development programme or centre initiative you personally designed and led in a GCC university, what was the starting state, what did you build, and how do you know it worked? (2) How do you build trust and engagement with faculty who are sceptical about CTL services, what is your strategy for turning opt-out faculty into advocates? (3) What is your vision for the AIU Centre for Teaching &amp; Learning's role in the WASC accreditation process?</li> <li>A brief teaching philosophy statement (maximum one page) not abstract, but specific: what do you believe about how university faculty learn to teach better, and how does that belief shape what you would do at AIU?</li> <li>Contact details for three professional referees at least two of whom can speak to your centre leadership or faculty development work, and at least one of whom is a faculty member you have supported</li> </ul> <p>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The selection process includes a structured interview with the VPAA and a teaching and learning strategy presentation to a panel including the VPAA, two Deans, and a Faculty Council representative reflecting the shared governance principles that the CTL Dire</p> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Position Title: </span>Full Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor of English</p><br> <p><span>School of Arts and Sciences</span><br><span>American International University (AIU), Kuwait</span></p><br> <p><span>Position Summary</span></p><br> <p>The School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time faculty position in English at the rank of Full Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications and experience.</p><br> <p>The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching English, English and American Literature, and related humanities courses; maintain an active research and/or creative practice profile; and engage with contemporary technologies and pedagogical methodologies. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate education, curriculum development, student mentorship, and institutional service within a collaborative and multicultural academic environment.</p><br> <p><span>Key Responsibilities</span></p><br> <p><span>Teaching and Curriculum Development</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Deliver innovative undergraduate courses in English and related subjects, teaching up to four courses (12 credit hours) per semester.</li> <li>Contribute to curriculum development through the design and revision of syllabi for new and existing courses.</li> <li>Innovate teaching practices by developing and implementing interactive student-oriented, inclusive pedagogical strategies and instructional methods.</li> <li>Integrate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted tools and interactive learning platforms, into teaching and curriculum design.</li> <li>Supervise senior projects and provide academic guidance to students.</li> <li>Maintain rigorous assessment standards in accordance with current best practices and institutional guidelines.</li> </ul> <p><span>Research and Scholarship</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Maintain an active research agenda in English, Literature, and related fields.</li> <li>Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present scholarly work at national and international conferences.</li> <li>Engage in interdisciplinary research projects and pursue external funding opportunities where appropriate.</li> <li>Contribute to strengthening the school’s academic reputation and professional profile.</li> </ul> <p><span>Service and Institutional Engagement</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Participate actively in departmental, school, and university committees.</li> <li>Support program assessment, accreditation processes, quality assurance initiatives, and related documentation.</li> <li>Participate in student recruitment, outreach activities, and community engagement initiatives.</li> <li>Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.</li> <li>Foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and mutual respect within the academic community.</li> <li>Contribute actively to the intellectual and cultural development of AIU’s academic community.</li> </ul> <p><span>Qualifications </span><span>Required</span></p><br> <p><span>Academic Credentials</span></p><br> <ul> <li>PhD in English, English Literature, American Literature, or a closely related field.</li> </ul> <p><span>Teaching Experience</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum of three years of university-level teaching experience in a degree-granting program at a reputable institution.</li> <li>Teaching experience at the high school, foundation or preparatory level will NOT be counted toward this requirement.</li> </ul> <p><span>Technical and Pedagogical Skills</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Strong familiarity with modern teaching methodologies, interactive pedagogy, student-centered learning, and inclusive educational practices.</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to innovation in teaching and continuous professional development.</li> <li>Evidence of a dynamic and adaptable approach to instructional practice.</li> </ul> <p><span>Research and Scholarship</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Active engagement in research projects and academic conferences.</li> <li>Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarly publications.</li> </ul> <p><span>Communication Skills</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.</li> </ul> <p><span>Cultural Competency</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Experience working effectively in multicultural academic environments.</li> <li>Demonstrated adaptability to diverse cultural norms and expectations.</li> </ul> <p><span>Preferred:</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Bilingual proficiency <ul> <li>Working knowledge of Arabic is an asset.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Familiarity with the GCC higher education environment. <ul> <li>Previous experience at a university within the GCC region is preferred.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Experience working in multicultural educational settings.</li> </ul> <p><span>About American International University</span></p><br> <p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU offers degree programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction.</p><br> <p>The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth while preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw</p><br> <p><span>How to Apply</span></p><br> <p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section of our website and submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae through:</p><br> <p>https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p><span>Applications</span><span>will</span><span>&nbsp;be&nbsp;</span><span>reviewed</span><span>on</span><span>&nbsp;a&nbsp;</span><span>rolling</span><span>&nbsp;basis&nbsp;</span><span>until</span><span>the</span><span>&nbsp;position&nbsp;</span><span>is</span><span>filled</span><span>. The&nbsp;</span><span>successful</span><span>&nbsp;candidate&nbsp;</span><span>is</span><span>expected</span><span>to</span><span>commence</span><span>employment</span><span>on</span><span>August 30</span><span>, 2026.</span></p><br> </div>

<p><br></p><p>Job Purpose The Manager Research &amp; Grants Office supports the Assistant Vice President for Research by managing the operational, administrative, and grant-related functions of the Academic Research &amp; Grants Office (RGO). The role ensures efficient coordination of research operations, grant administration, committee activities, faculty and student engagement, institutional reporting, research compliance, and external collaborations while supporting AIU's research strategy, institutional priorities, accreditation requirements, and research visibility.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Research Office Operations</p><p>Manage the daily operations of the Research &amp; Grants Office, including workflow planning, calendars, project tracking, SharePoint, documentation, records management, forms, templates, SOPs, meeting coordination, action tracking, and continuous process improvement to ensure efficient and consistent service delivery.</p><p>Research Grants &amp; Funding Administration</p><p>Coordinate internal and external grant activities, including funding opportunity identification, proposal calls, submission tracking, review processes, award administration, grant documentation, reporting timelines, close-out activities, post-award monitoring, compliance requirements, budget coordination, expenditure tracking, procurement follow-up, and liaison with funding agencies including government, industry, KFAS, and institutional partners.</p><p>Research Ethics &amp; Compliance</p><p>Coordinate the administrative functions of the Research &amp; Ethics Committee by maintaining ethics submissions, committee records, approvals, review documentation, compliance files, conflict of interest records, responsible research practices, publication support, research policies, institutional procedures, and awareness and training programs while ensuring audit-ready documentation.</p><p>Research Reporting &amp; Institutional Effectiveness</p><p>Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports covering research activities, grants, publications, collaborations, partnerships, events, faculty and student engagement, and institutional achievements. Maintain research KPIs, dashboards, executive reports, briefing notes, accreditation evidence, rankings data, research impact documentation, and institutional reporting while coordinating with Institutional Research, academic schools, and administrative departments to ensure data accuracy.</p><p>Faculty &amp; Student Research Support</p><p>Coordinate faculty research initiatives including grant writing support, workshops, publication support, research methodology programs, school-level research activities, and faculty engagement initiatives. Support undergraduate and graduate student research through internships, research showcases, poster competitions, publications, participation tracking, and research development while serving as the primary point of contact for research-related inquiries.</p><p>Research Partnerships &amp; Institutional Visibility</p><p>Coordinate research collaborations with local, regional, and international partners by supporting partnership development, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), collaborative projects, external visits, invited speakers, research forums, seminars, conferences, workshops, research days, grant information sessions, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with Marketing &amp; Communications to promote research achievements through newsletters, website content, media releases, faculty highlights, and institutional communications while maintaining records supporting research visibility and institutional impact.</p><p>General Responsibilities</p><p>Build effective working relationships with faculty, Deans, academic leaders, administrative departments, students, funding agencies, external partners, and senior leadership. Perform additional duties and special projects assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Research in support of University priorities.</p><p>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</p><p>Strong knowledge of research administration, grants management, higher education operations, institutional reporting, research ethics, compliance, and research governance. Excellent project management, planning, organizational, analytical, documentation, and reporting skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive reports, presentations, correspondence, committee documentation, and institutional summaries. Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with faculty, academic leadership, administrative departments, students, funding agencies, external partners, and senior executives. High attention to detail, strong follow-up skills, professional judgment, confidentiality, and commitment to continuous improvement. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, Excel, reporting tools, dashboards, project trackers, document repositories, and related technologies.</p><p>Education &amp; Experience Required</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Research Administration, Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Communication, or a related discipline. Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, grants management, academic administration, institutional reporting, accreditation support, project management, committee administration, or higher education operations. Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, maintaining documentation, preparing reports, managing stakeholders, and supporting institutional initiatives.</p><p>Preferred</p><p>Master's degree in Research Management, Public Administration, Project Management, Education Leadership, Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience within a university research office, grants office, academic affairs, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, research centre, or similar higher education environment. Experience supporting research grants, ethics committees, faculty research, KPI reporting, external funding agencies, research compliance, and project management. Professional certifications in project management, grants management, research administration, compliance, ethics, or institutional reporting are considered an advantage.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of research administration, grants management, higher education operations, institutional reporting, research ethics, compliance, and research governance.</li><li>Excellent project management, planning, organizational, analytical, documentation, and reporting skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive reports, presentations, correspondence, committee documentation, and institutional summaries.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with faculty, academic leadership, administrative departments, students, funding agencies, external partners, and senior executives.</li><li>High attention to detail, strong follow-up skills, professional judgment, confidentiality, and commitment to continuous improvement.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, Excel, reporting tools, dashboards, project trackers, document repositories, and related technologies.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Research Administration, Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Communication, or a related discipline.</li><li>Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, grants management, academic administration, institutional reporting, accreditation support, project management, committee administration, or higher education operations.</li><li>Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, maintaining documentation, preparing reports, managing stakeholders, and supporting institutional initiatives.</li><li>Master's degree in Research Management, Public Administration, Project Management, Education Leadership, Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Experience within a university research office, grants office, academic affairs, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, research centre, or similar higher education environment.</li><li>Experience supporting research grants, ethics committees, faculty research, KPI reporting, external funding agencies, research compliance, and project management.</li><li>Professional certifications in project management, grants management, research administration, compliance, ethics, or institutional reporting are considered an advantage.</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Position: Chief Information Officer (CIO)</span></p><br> <p><span><span>Classification:</span> Senior Leadership </span><br><span><span>Reports To:</span> President </span><br><span>About The American International University</span></p><br> <p><span>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.</span></p><br> <p><span>AIU is in active execution of its RISE Strategy 2026–2030, a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement. Technology is not peripheral to this strategy; it is foundational to it. The CIO is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for ensuring that AIU's digital infrastructure, enterprise platforms, and data ecosystem are built for the institutional ambitions of 2030, not the operational needs of 2019.</span></p><br> <p><span>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw</span><br></p><br> <p><span>Department Profile</span></p><br> <p><span>The CIO oversees two integrated functions that together constitute AIU's technology enterprise: the established Information Technology division, led by the Executive Director of IT, and the newly created Digital Transformation Office, which sits directly under the CIO's strategic leadership. Together, these functions manage all enterprise platforms, cybersecurity and data governance, academic technology, digital student services, and the AI-enabled tools that support administrative decision-making.</span></p><br> <p><span>Scope of Work</span></p><br> <p><span>The Chief Information Officer serves as AIU's most senior technology executive and a strategic thought partner to the President. The role bridges two realities: managing a live and growing enterprise technology environment reliably and efficiently today, while building the digital infrastructure that will sustain a WASC-accredited, research-active, rankings-visible university by 2030. The CIO is accountable for both.</span></p><br> <p><span>The scope of work spans five interconnected domains:</span></p><br> <ol> <li><span>IT Strategy &amp; Governance: Define and execute the multi-year IT strategic plan aligned with the RISE Strategy. Own IT governance, policy, and investment decisions across the entire technology portfolio.</span></li> <li><span>Campus Digital Transformation: Lead the systematic replacement of manual, SharePoint, and Excel-based processes with integrated, automated, data-driven systems across administration, academics, research, and student services.</span></li> <li><span>Enterprise Platform Management: Oversee the optimization, integration, and lifecycle management of all enterprise platforms: Banner (SIS), Canvas (LMS), Salesforce (CRM), Oracle Finance, and Tableau and lead evaluation of next-generation systems.</span></li> <li><span>AI &amp; Data Intelligence: Champion the institutional adoption of AI tools and data analytics to enhance administration efficiency, student success, research support, and decision-making at every level of the University.</span></li> <li><span>Cybersecurity &amp; Data Governance: Ensure AIU's data is secure, accurate, accessible, and compliant providing the data infrastructure that WASC accreditation, institutional research, and Board reporting require.</span></li> </ol> <p><span>Key Responsibilities</span></p><br> <p><span>1. IT Strategy, Governance and Presidential Advisory</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Serve as the President's primary technology advisor translating institutional strategic objectives into technology investment decisions, capability roadmaps, and implementation sequencing</span></li> <li><span>Develop, own, and execute AIU's multi-year Technology Strategic Plan, updated annually and aligned with the RISE Strategy 2026–2030 KPIs and the WSCUC accreditation evidence requirements</span></li> <li><span>Establish and chair the AIU Technology Governance Committee a cross-functional body including the VPAA, VP Administration &amp; Finance, VP Enrollment, and Faculty Council representative to set institutional technology priorities and resolve competing demands on IT resources</span></li> <li><span>Present quarterly technology performance reports to the President and an annual technology state-of-institution report to the Board of Trustees in plain language, not technical language</span></li> <li><span>Manage the IT budget with full accountability for return on investment: technology spend must be justified by measurable institutional outcomes, not by technical preference</span></li> <li><span>Lead all major technology vendor selection, contract negotiation, and relationship management ensuring AIU obtains best-value agreements and maintains leverage with strategic technology partners</span></li> </ul> <p><span>2. Campus Digital Transformation</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Conduct a comprehensive Digital Readiness Audit in the first 90 days mapping every major administrative and academic workflow against its current technology support level. identifying all critical processes still running on low level manual folders, email chains, or papers.</span></li> <li><span>Develop and execute a phased Digital Transformation Roadmap that systematically replaces manual and disconnected processes with integrated, automated, role-appropriate digital workflows prioritized by institutional impact and WSCUC accreditation urgency</span></li> <li><span>Lead the digitalization of Student Journey processes from application and admission through advising, registration, assessment, career services, and alumni engagement ensuring every student interaction is trackable, data-rich, and continuously improvable</span></li> <li><span>Drive the digitalization of Faculty and Research workflows including research output tracking, grant management, assessment data collection, course file management, and faculty performance documentation</span></li> <li><span>Ensure all digital transformation initiatives are adopted effectively change management, training, and user support are as important as the technology itself; a system that faculty and staff do not use has delivered zero value</span></li> <li><span>Coordinate with the Director of Global Excellence and Benchmarking to ensure that institutional data required for QS, THE, and Webometrics submissions is generated automatically by integrated systems rather than assembled manually each year</span></li> </ul> <p><span>3. Enterprise Platform Optimization and Integration</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Maximize the institutional value of AIU's existing enterprise platform investments: Banner (SIS), Canvas (LMS), Salesforce (CRM), Oracle Finance, and Tableau.</span></li> <li><span>Design and implement a unified integration architecture so that data flows seamlessly and automatically between systems eliminating manual data re-entry, reducing data errors, and creating the single source of truth the institutional research function requires</span></li> <li><span>Evaluate, recommend, and lead the procurement of any new enterprise platforms required by the RISE Strategy including student success platforms, research management systems, data warehouse solutions, and AI tooling</span></li> <li><span>Ensure that all platform implementations are executed to full functional scope with proper data governance, user training, and long-term support plans partial implementations that leave core functionality unused are not acceptable outcomes</span></li> <li><span>Lead the migration of institutional data from SharePoint folders and Excel workbooks into appropriate managed systems with documented data governance, access controls, version management, and audit trails</span></li> </ul> <p><span>4. Artificial Intelligence and Data Intelligence</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Develop and implement AIU's Artificial Intelligence Strategy a practical, phased plan for deploying AI tools across administration, academic operations, student services, and research support that delivers measurable efficiency gains and quality improvements</span></li> <li><span>Lead the deployment of AI-enhanced analytics and reporting so that the President, VPAA, Deans, and Department Chairs have real-time, dashboard-based visibility into the institutional metrics that matter enrollment trends, retention signals, research output, financial position without waiting for manual report compilation</span></li> <li><span>Implement AI-powered student success tools early alert systems, predictive retention models, personalized advising recommendations that enable the institution to intervene proactively with at-risk students rather than reactively after they withdraw</span></li> <li><span>Develop and enforce an institutional AI Acceptable Use Policy covering responsible use of generative AI in instruction, assessment, research, and administration balancing innovation with academic integrity and data privacy</span></li> <li><span>Stay at the forefront of AI developments in higher education and advise the President and academic leadership on which emerging tools are ready for institutional adoption, which require further evaluation, and which present risks that outweigh their benefits</span></li> <li><span>Build internal AI capability ensuring that faculty, administrators, and student-facing staff are trained to use AI tools appropriately and that AIU does not become dependent on vendors for capability that should be developed in-house</span></li> </ul> <p><span>5. Cybersecurity, Data Governance and WASC Compliance</span></p><br> <ol> <li><span>Establish and maintain a risk-based information security program aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST frameworks appropriate to AIU's scale, risk profile, and budget protecting student, faculty, staff, and institutional data</span></li> <li><span>Develop and enforce data governance standards across all institutional systems defining data ownership, data quality standards, access controls, retention schedules, and the single-source-of-truth principles that eliminate contradictory data across departments</span></li> <li><span>Ensure that the data infrastructure required for WSCUC accreditation is reliable, reproducible, and audit-ready no accreditation submission may be built on data that cannot be independently verified from a managed system</span></li> <li><span>Implement and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans for all mission-critical systems ensuring AIU can maintain academic and administrative operations through system failures, cybersecurity incidents, or other disruptions</span></li> <li><span>Ensure compliance with Kuwait data protection requirements and any applicable international standards including student record privacy, financial data security, and research data management</span></li> <li><span>Oversee AIU's cybersecurity incident response capability ensuring that the institution can detect, contain, and recover from security incidents rapidly and with minimal impact to operations</span></li> </ol> <p><span>6. Leadership, Team Development and Vendor Management</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight to the Executive Director of Information Technology and the Digital Transformation Office setting clear direction, performance expectations, and development pathways for the technology team</span></li> <li><span>Build and maintain a high-performing technology organization recruiting, developing, and retaining talented technology professionals in a competitive Kuwait market, and creating a culture of service excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation</span></li> <li><span>Manage all technology vendor relationships at the executive level ensuring that strategic partners are held to their contractual commitments, that technology contracts are reviewed and optimized regularly, and that AIU's vendor ecosystem remains coherent and manageable</span></li> <li><span>Represent AIU in relevant higher education technology networks, conferences, and professional forums maintaining awareness of best practice and building relationships that can benefit the institution</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Reporting Departments (If Applicable)</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Executive Director of Information Technology: day-to-day IT operations, helpdesk, infrastructure, and enterprise platform administration</span></li> <li><span>Digital Transformation Office Director: program management for all transformation initiatives, process automation, and workflow digitalization</span></li> <li><span>Cybersecurity &amp; Data Governance Lead: information security, data governance standards, and compliance</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Minimum Qualifications: </span></p><br> <p><span>Education</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Doctorate (PhD) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field strongly preferred</span></li> <li><span>Master's degree in a relevant discipline required as a minimum; candidates with a master's and exceptional, directly relevant GCC higher education CIO experience will be considered</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Experience</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Minimum ten (10) years of progressive technology leadership experience, with at least five (5) years at CIO, Deputy CIO, or equivalent executive level in a higher education institution</span></li> <li><span>Demonstrated experience leading campus digital transformation, specifically the transition of institutional processes from manual, Excel, and SharePoint-based workflows to integrated, automated enterprise systems</span></li> <li><span>Proven track record in selecting, implementing, and optimizing enterprise university platforms, particularly Banner (SIS), Canvas (LMS), Salesforce (CRM), Oracle or equivalent ERP, and business intelligence tools</span></li> <li><span>Experience building and executing AI strategies in an institutional or enterprise context, not theoretical familiarity with AI, but demonstrated deployment of AI tools that delivered measurable operational improvements</span></li> <li><span>Experience working in GCC higher education is a significant advantage, candidates with UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or comparable Gulf university CIO experience are strongly preferred</span></li> <li><span>Experience managing technology in a context of accreditation preparation, WASC, AACSB, ABET, or comparable quality assurance framework, is a substantial advantage</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Technical Knowledge</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Deep proficiency with higher education enterprise platforms: Ellucian Banner or equivalent SIS, Canvas or comparable LMS, Salesforce or equivalent CRM, Oracle Fusion/EBS or equivalent ERP, Tableau or equivalent BI</span></li> <li><span>Cloud architecture and management expertise: Azure, AWS, or GCP, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS governance, cloud migration strategy, and hybrid infrastructure management</span></li> <li><span>AI and machine learning application: practical experience deploying AI tools in an institutional setting, student success analytics, process automation, natural language processing, or predictive modelling</span></li> <li><span>Cybersecurity governance: demonstrated knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, NIST frameworks, and risk-based security program management, including incident response and business continuity planning</span></li> <li><span>Data governance and integration: experience designing data governance frameworks, master data management standards, and system integration architectures that eliminate data silos</span></li> <li><span>DevOps and automation: familiarity with modern DevOps practices, RPA tools, and workflow automation platforms that reduce manual administrative workload</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Leadership and Interpersonal Competencies</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>The ability to translate complex technology concepts into clear business and strategic language for Board members, the President, Deans, and faculty, technology leadership at the C-suite level is fundamentally a communication role</span></li> <li><span>Demonstrated change management capability, the ability to lead people through technology-driven organizational change with empathy, clarity, and persistence</span></li> <li><span>Service-oriented leadership: AIU's IT function exists to serve students, faculty, and staff, the CIO must model and build a culture where the technology team measures its success by the outcomes it enables, not the systems it manages</span></li> <li><span>Executive-level stakeholder engagement: the CIO sits on the Senior Leadership Team and must be an effective, credible peer contributor to institutional strategy discussions that extend beyond technology</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Prior CIO or Deputy CIO experience at a GCC university, with working knowledge of Kuwait's higher education regulatory environment and PUC data requirements</span></li> <li><span>Experience with Ellucian Banner Cloud migration, AIU's Banner environment </span></li></ul> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Manager – Research &amp; Grants Office</span></p><br> <p><span>Classification: </span>Institutional Support</p><br> <p><span>Reports To: </span>Assistant Vice President for Research</p><br> <p><span>Location: </span>Jahra, Kuwait</p><br> <p><span>About The American International University</span></p><br> <p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit:&nbsp;www.aiu.edu.kw</p><br> <p><span>Job Purpose</span></p><br> <p>The Manager – Research &amp; Grants Office supports the Assistant Vice President for Research by managing the operational, administrative, and grant-related functions of the Academic Research &amp; Grants Office (RGO). The role ensures efficient coordination of research operations, grant administration, committee activities, faculty and student engagement, institutional reporting, research compliance, and external collaborations while supporting AIU's research strategy, institutional priorities, accreditation requirements, and research visibility.</p><br> <p><span><br>Key Responsibilities</span></p><br> <p><span>Research Office Operations</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Manage the daily operations of the Research &amp; Grants Office, including workflow planning, calendars, project tracking, SharePoint, documentation, records management, forms, templates, SOPs, meeting coordination, action tracking, and continuous process improvement to ensure efficient and consistent service delivery.</li> </ul> <p><span>Research Grants &amp; Funding Administration</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate internal and external grant activities, including funding opportunity identification, proposal calls, submission tracking, review processes, award administration, grant documentation, reporting timelines, close-out activities, post-award monitoring, compliance requirements, budget coordination, expenditure tracking, procurement follow-up, and liaison with funding agencies including government, industry, KFAS, and institutional partners.</li> </ul> <p><span>Research Ethics &amp; Compliance</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate the administrative functions of the Research &amp; Ethics Committee by maintaining ethics submissions, committee records, approvals, review documentation, compliance files, conflict of interest records, responsible research practices, publication support, research policies, institutional procedures, and awareness and training programs while ensuring audit-ready documentation.</li> </ul> <p><span>Research Reporting &amp; Institutional Effectiveness</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports covering research activities, grants, publications, collaborations, partnerships, events, faculty and student engagement, and institutional achievements. Maintain research KPIs, dashboards, executive reports, briefing notes, accreditation evidence, rankings data, research impact documentation, and institutional reporting while coordinating with Institutional Research, academic schools, and administrative departments to ensure data accuracy.</li> </ul> <p><span>Faculty &amp; Student Research Support</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate faculty research initiatives including grant writing support, workshops, publication support, research methodology programs, school-level research activities, and faculty engagement initiatives. Support undergraduate and graduate student research through internships, research showcases, poster competitions, publications, participation tracking, and research development while serving as the primary point of contact for research-related inquiries.</li> </ul> <p><span>Research Partnerships &amp; Institutional Visibility</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate research collaborations with local, regional, and international partners by supporting partnership development, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), collaborative projects, external visits, invited speakers, research forums, seminars, conferences, workshops, research days, grant information sessions, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with Marketing &amp; Communications to promote research achievements through newsletters, website content, media releases, faculty highlights, and institutional communications while maintaining records supporting research visibility and institutional impact.</li> </ul> <p><span>General Responsibilities</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Build effective working relationships with faculty, Deans, academic leaders, administrative departments, students, funding agencies, external partners, and senior leadership. Perform additional duties and special projects assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Research in support of University priorities.</li> </ul> <p><span>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge of research administration, grants management, higher education operations, institutional reporting, research ethics, compliance, and research governance.</li> <li>Excellent project management, planning, organizational, analytical, documentation, and reporting skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive reports, presentations, correspondence, committee documentation, and institutional summaries.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with faculty, academic leadership, administrative departments, students, funding agencies, external partners, and senior executives.</li> <li>High attention to detail, strong follow-up skills, professional judgment, confidentiality, and commitment to continuous improvement.</li> <li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, Excel, reporting tools, dashboards, project trackers, document repositories, and related technologies.</li> </ul> <p><span>Education &amp; Experience</span></p><br> <p><span>Required</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Research Administration, Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, Communication, or a related discipline.</li> <li>Minimum of <span>four (4) years</span> of progressively responsible experience in research administration, grants management, academic administration, institutional reporting, accreditation support, project management, committee administration, or higher education operations.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, maintaining documentation, preparing reports, managing stakeholders, and supporting institutional initiatives.</li> </ul> <p><span><br>Preferred</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Research Management, Public Administration, Project Management, Education Leadership, Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li> <li>Experience within a university research office, grants office, academic affairs, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, research centre, or similar higher education environment.</li> <li>Experience supporting research grants, ethics committees, faculty research, KPI reporting, external funding agencies, research compliance, and project management.</li> <li>Professional certifications in project management, grants management, research administration, compliance, ethics, or institutional reporting are considered an advantage.</li> </ul> <p><span>Key Performance Indicators</span></p><br> <p>Success in this position will be measured through the effective management of Research &amp; Grants Office operations; timely grant administration and reporting; audit-ready ethics and compliance documentation; accurate institutional reporting and KPI management; successful faculty and student research engagement; effective coordination of research events, partnerships, and collaborations; maintenance of research evidence supporting accreditation and rankings; timely stakeholder support; and continuous improvement of Research &amp; Grants Office processes and services.</p><br> <p><span>How to Apply</span></p><br> <p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website and submit a resume and cover letter via:&nbsp;https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The successful candidate is expected to commence employment immediately.</p><br> <p>AIU is an equal opportunity employer committed to academic excellence, professional integrity, and the principled governance of Kuwaiti higher education.&nbsp;</p><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Position: Director of Global Excellence and Benchmarking &nbsp;</span></p><br> <p><span>Classification:</span> Senior Administrative and Academic Leadership- Director Level<br><span>Reports To:</span> President <br><span>About The American International University</span></p><br> <p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.</p><br> <p>AIU is executing its RISE Strategy 2026–2030, a five-year institutional transformation encompassing research development, international institutional accreditation, student success, and community engagement. A central strategic objective is establishing AIU's presence in international university rankings and benchmarking its performance against regional and global peers. The Director of Global Excellence and Benchmarking leads this agenda.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw<br></p><br> <p><span>Department Profile</span></p><br> <p>The Office of Global Excellence and Benchmarking is a newly established function reporting directly to the President. It serves as AIU's strategic intelligence unit, transforming institutional data into rankings entries, competitive intelligence into positioning decisions, and benchmarking evidence into actionable improvement plans. The Office works in close partnership with the Institutional Research (IR) Office, the Accreditation &amp; Institutional Effectiveness Office, the AVP Research &amp; Innovation, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.</p><br> <p>This office is AIU's external face to the global higher education community, responsible for ensuring that AIU's institutional quality is visible, accurately measured, and credibly communicated to every ranking body, benchmark framework, and peer institution that matters to AIU's reputation and competitive position.</p><br> <p><span>Scope of Work:</span></p><br> <p>The Director of Global Excellence and Benchmarking is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing AIU's comprehensive strategy for international university rankings and institutional benchmarking. This is a hands-on, data-intensive, externally-facing role that requires deep technical knowledge of ranking methodologies, the analytical rigor to translate raw institutional data into ranking submissions, and the strategic vision to identify where AIU can achieve measurable improvement across ranking indicators.</p><br> <p>The role encompasses three interconnected domains:</p><br> <ol> <li>Rankings Strategy &amp; Submission: Lead all data submissions to QS, THE, Webometrics, UI GreenMetric, and other ranking bodies, with full technical mastery of each agency's methodology, data definitions, and submission portals.</li> <li>Institutional Benchmarking: Systematically benchmark AIU's performance against Kuwait and regional peer institutions, and global aspirational peers, producing actionable competitive intelligence for the President.</li> <li>Reputation &amp; Visibility: Build AIU's academic reputation through strategic visibility, Scopus profile management, Webometrics optimisation, academic survey response coordination, and employer survey engagement for ranking systems reputation scores.</li> </ol> <p><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></p><br> <p><span>Rankings Strategy and Data Submission</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain AIU's annual Rankings Action Plan, a structured, data-driven roadmap for improving position across all active and target ranking systems, updated each October for Board review</li> <li>Manage all data submissions to QS World University Rankings, QS Stars, Times Higher Education (THE) World and Impact Rankings, Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, and UI GreenMetric, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and filed before agency deadlines</li> <li>Maintain detailed, up-to-date knowledge of the methodology, data definitions, indicators, and weighting of every active ranking system in AIU's portfolio; monitor changes to methodology and adjust data strategy accordingly</li> <li>Build and maintain the AIU Rankings Data Repository, the single authoritative source of record for all data submitted to external ranking agencies, maintained in a format that enables year-on-year comparison and audit</li> <li>Coordinate with the Institutional Research Office, Registrar, Library, HR, and VP Academic Affairs to collect, verify, and validate all data elements required for ranking submissions</li> <li>Ensure that all data submitted to ranking agencies is accurate, reproducible, and consistent with data published on AIU's public website, no figure may be submitted to a ranking body that cannot be independently verified</li> </ul> <p><span>Institutional Benchmarking and Competitive Intelligence</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Design and implement an annual benchmarking programme comparing AIU's performance against defined peer groups across Kuwait, the GCC, and internationally, covering student outcomes, faculty productivity, research output, employability, and student-to-faculty ratios</li> <li>Produce the Annual Benchmarking Report for the President, a structured, visual, decision-ready analysis showing AIU's relative position, trajectory, and priority improvement areas</li> <li>Monitor peer institution rankings, accreditation status, programme offerings, and strategic developments, providing the President with quarterly competitive intelligence briefs</li> <li>Identify the specific ranking indicators where AIU has the highest potential for near-term improvement and develop targeted action plans in coordination with the relevant VP or Dean</li> <li>Represent AIU's position accurately in all external comparisons and marketing materials, ensuring no benchmarking claim is made without verified, methodologically sound data</li> </ul> <p><span>Academic Reputation and Visibility</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Lead AIU's response to the QS and THE academic reputation surveys, coordinating with the President, VPAA, and Deans to identify and engage Kuwaiti, GCC, and international academics who are familiar with AIU's work</li> <li>Lead AIU's response to the QS employer reputation survey, working with VP Engagement &amp; External Relations and Career Services to engage Kuwait and GCC employers who hire AIU graduates</li> <li>Manage and continuously improve AIU's Webometrics profile, overseeing institutional web presence, digital publication of research outputs, and online visibility of faculty and research activity</li> <li>Work with the AVP Research &amp; Innovation to ensure all AIU research publications are indexed in Scopus and Web of Science under the correct institutional affiliation, preventing data loss that would otherwise cost AIU citation metrics</li> <li>Manage AIU's institutional profiles on all ranking agency platforms, QS Top Universities, THE World University Rankings, Scopus Institutions, Google Scholar, keeping information current and complete<br></li> </ul> <p><span>Strategy Alignment and Internal Reporting</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Serve as the primary point of contact between AIU and all ranking agencies, maintaining professional relationships with QS, THE, and Webometrics account managers</li> <li>Present the Annual Rankings Progress Report to the Board of Trustees alongside the RISE Strategy KPI review, demonstrating measurable movement on ranking indicators</li> <li>Advise the President, VPAA, and Deans on the ranking implications of institutional decisions, including faculty hiring, research investment, program development, and student recruitment strategy</li> <li>Coordinate with the Accreditation Liaison Officer to ensure that ranking data submissions are consistent with WSCUC self-study data, no gap or contradiction between accreditation and ranking evidence</li> <li>Contribute to the Annual Institutional Effectiveness Report the rankings and benchmarking.</li> <li>Train and brief faculty, administrators, and Deans on ranking methodologies, what each indicator measures, and what faculty behavior, particularly in research and publication directly affects AIU's ranking position</li> </ul> <p><span>Reporting Departments (If Applicable)</span></p><br> <p><span>Minimum Qualifications: </span></p><br> <p><span>Education</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent doctorate) from an accredited institution, preferably in higher education management, educational measurement, data science, institutional research, information science, or a related field</li> <li>Master's degree holders with exceptional and directly relevant ranking agency experience may be considered at the discretion of the President</li> </ul> <p><span>Experience</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in higher education, with a demonstrable track record in institutional research, rankings management, or data analytics in a university context</li> <li>Directly demonstrated experience submitting data to at least two of the following ranking agencies: QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education Rankings, Webometrics, or UI GreenMetric, applications must specify which agencies and provide verifiable submission history</li> <li>Experience in competitive benchmarking and peer analysis in an academic or strategic planning context</li> <li>Experience working with senior academic leadership, President, Provost, or equivalent, and presenting data-driven findings to Board-level audiences</li> </ul> <p><span>Technical Knowledge</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Deep, current knowledge of QS, THE, Webometrics, and UI GreenMetric ranking methodologies, including indicator definitions, data sources, weighting systems, and common submission errors</li> <li>Proficiency with bibliometric and citation databases: Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, ability to extract, verify, and analyse institutional publication and citation data</li> <li>Strong data analytics capability, experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools; ability to build ranking dashboards and data visualisations for executive audiences</li> <li>Familiarity with Student Information Systems (SIS), LMS data extraction, and IPEDS-equivalent international data standards</li> <li>Knowledge of WSCUC or equivalent regional accreditation standards and the relationship between accreditation evidence and ranking indicators is a significant advantage</li> </ul> <p><span>Skills and Competencies</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Exceptional data integrity standards, this role requires someone who treats accuracy as non-negotiable: no figure submitted to a ranking body may be inaccurate, and no publicly stated benchmark may be unverified</li> <li>Excellent written and oral communication in English, ability to translate complex methodological data into clear, compelling narratives for Board members with no prior knowledge of ranking systems</li> <li>Strong project management capability, ability to manage multiple concurrent ranking submission timelines, each with fixed external deadlines</li> <li>Cultural awareness and professional sophistication appropriate to representing AIU to international ranking agencies and academic communities</li> <li>Arabic language proficiency is an advantage but is not required</li> </ul> <p><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Prior experience in a GCC university in a rankings, institutional research, or strategic planning role, familiarity with Kuwait's higher education regulatory context is a significant advantage</li> <li>Experience with QS Stars institutional rating system, which AIU is targeting in the near term</li> <li>Experience developing an institutional rankings strategy from a baseline position, candidates who have built a rankings programme at a new or young institution are particularly sought</li> <li>Published research or professional presentations on university rankings methodology, higher education data quality, or institutional benchmarking</li> <li>Familiarity with Kuwait Vision 2035 and its implications for higher education quality and international competitiveness</li> </ul> <p><span>How to Apply</span></p><br> <p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on the AIU website and submit a complete application comprising:</p><br> <ul> <li>A current curriculum vitae (CV)</li> <li>A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining: (a) your experience submitting data to specific ranking agencies, name the agencies and describe your role; (b) a specific example of a benchmarking or ranking improvement you contributed to; and (c) why this role at AIU at this stage of its development is the right next step in your career</li> <li>Contact details for three professional referees at least one of whom supervised your ranking or institutional research work</li> </ul> <p>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The University reserves the right to close the search at any time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</p><br> <p>Submit application via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p>The successful candidate is expected to commence employment at the earliest convenience, and no later than September 2026.</p><br> <p>AIU is an equal opportunity employer committed to academic excellence, professional integrity,</p><br> <p>and the advancement of Kuwait as a regional center of knowledge and innovation.</p><br> </div>

<p><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>Job Summary</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11px;"> The IT Support Technician is responsible for providing frontline technical support to faculty, staff, and students at American International University (AIU). This role focuses on day-to-day troubleshooting, deployment, and maintenance of end-user technology, classrooms, laboratories, offices, academic software environments, and event-related IT systems. The position ensures a high level of service availability, responsiveness, and user satisfaction across the campus.</span></p><p>Role Impact This role directly supports the continuity of academic instruction and administrative operations by ensuring that technology issues are resolved promptly and learning and working environments remain fully functional. The IT Support Technician plays a key role in minimizing downtime, supporting classroom and laboratory readiness, enabling successful university events, and ensuring effective use of institutional technology resources for students, faculty, and staff.</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p>IT Support &amp; Helpdesk Operations</p><ul><li>Provide desktop and end-user support for PCs, laptops, printers, and peripherals across the university.</li><li>Install, configure, and set up new computer systems, hardware, and standard software images.</li><li>Diagnose and resolve hardware, operating system, and application issues in a timely and efficient manner.</li><li>Log, track, and resolve incidents and service requests using the IT Helpdesk Ticketing System (ServiceDesk Plus).</li><li>Support and train users on key university applications including Microsoft 365, Canvas LMS, and Banner SIS.</li><li>Assist students, faculty, and staff with login issues, access problems, and basic authentication-related troubleshooting.</li><li>Conduct IT orientation and onboarding support for new faculty and staff members.</li><li>Test and validate software updates, patches, and application deployments prior to or following rollout.</li><li>Printing Student and Staff ID Cards and granting necessary access.</li><li>Escalate unresolved or complex issues to the Technology Support Coordinator with appropriate documentation.</li></ul><p>Classroom, Lab &amp; Office Technology Support</p><ul><li>Support daily operations of classrooms, laboratories, meeting rooms, and offices to ensure technology readiness.</li><li>Assist with setup, testing, and troubleshooting of audio-visual systems, presentation equipment, and hybrid learning tools.</li><li>Perform pre-session checks to ensure systems are operational for classes, exams, and meetings.</li></ul><p>Academic Software &amp; Lab Environment Support</p><ul><li>Install, configure, and maintain academic and instructional software within computer laboratories in coordination with Academic Affairs and IT leadership.</li><li>Provide operational support for academic software platforms used in teaching and learning environments.</li><li>Assist students and faculty with software access, licensing issues, and application-related troubleshooting during lab sessions.</li><li>Ensure lab systems are configured consistently and remain compliant with academic and licensing requirements.</li><li>Support testing and validation of academic software updates prior to semester rollouts.</li></ul><p>Endpoint Deployment &amp; Asset Support</p><ul><li>Assist with deployment, imaging, configuration, and replacement of Windows 10/11 PCs, laptops, and shared systems.</li><li>Maintain and update IT asset inventory, including computers, peripherals, and assigned equipment.</li><li>Support ID card printing management systems and associated hardware as required.</li></ul><p>User &amp; System Administration</p><ul><li>Assist with domain access, user account creation, and email registration under established procedures.</li><li>Administer and maintain Active Directory accounts, group memberships, and basic permissions.</li><li>Support Microsoft 365 user accounts, email configuration, and collaboration tools.</li><li>Assist with user account setup, password resets, access requests, and basic identity-related troubleshooting.</li><li>Support faculty, staff, and students in the effective use of Microsoft 365, email, and collaboration tools.</li></ul><p>Network &amp; Infrastructure Support</p><ul><li>Assist with basic network connectivity troubleshooting and performance-related issues.</li><li>Support setup and management of laptops, projectors, and presentation equipment for classrooms and meetings.</li><li>Support System Administrator and Network Engineer with diagnostics and implementation of systems.</li></ul><p>Event Technology &amp; Technical Support</p><ul><li>Coordinate the setup, configuration, and testing of technical requirements for university events, workshops, forums, and special activities.</li><li>Provide on-site technical support during events to ensure uninterrupted operation of systems, presentations, and audio-visual equipment.</li><li>Perform basic analysis of event technical requirements and proactively identify necessary systems, equipment, and configurations based on event type, scale, and venue.</li><li>Demonstrate initiative in understanding requestor requirements and independently preparing appropriate technical solutions.</li><li>Coordinate with the Events Department, internal IT teams, and external vendors to deliver reliable event technology support.</li><li>Assist with setting up and teardown of event-related technology before and after events.</li></ul><p>Time Attendance System Administration</p><ul><li>Support administration and operational use of the Time Attendance System (COSEC).</li><li>Generate payroll-related attendance reports and weekly faculty attendance reports as required.</li><li>Upload and maintain monthly shift schedules within the COSEC system based on approved rosters.</li><li>Implement approved shift changes and schedule updates requested by the HR Department.</li><li>Assist with troubleshooting attendance discrepancies and system-related issues in coordination with HR and IT leadership.</li></ul><p>Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, and Continuous Improvement</p><ul><li>Document resolved issues, troubleshooting steps, and common fixes to support knowledge sharing.</li><li>Follow IT policies, SOPs, security guidelines, and service standards.</li><li>Identify recurring issues and suggest improvements to processes or configurations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>Diploma or bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Entry-level or relevant IT certifications are an advantage (e.g., Microsoft, CompTIA, or equivalent).

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Job Title: IT Support</span></p><br> <p><span><span>Classification:</span> Institutional Support</span><br><span><span>Reports To:</span> Technology Support Coordinator</span></p><br> <p><span><span>Location:</span> Saad Al Abdullah, Kuwait</span></p><br> <p><span>About The American International University</span></p><br> <p><span>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.</span></p><br> <p><span>For more information, visit:&nbsp;www.aiu.edu.kw</span></p><br> <p><span><span>Job Summary</span><br>The IT Support Technician is responsible for providing frontline technical support to faculty, staff, and students at American International University (AIU). This role focuses on day-to-day troubleshooting, deployment, and maintenance of end-user technology, classrooms, laboratories, offices, academic software environments, and event-related IT systems. The position ensures a high level of service availability, responsiveness, and user satisfaction across the campus.</span></p><br> <p><span>Role Impact<br></span>This role directly supports the continuity of academic instruction and administrative operations by ensuring that technology issues are resolved promptly and learning and working environments remain fully functional. The IT Support Technician plays a key role in minimizing downtime, supporting classroom and laboratory readiness, enabling successful university events, and ensuring effective use of institutional technology resources for students, faculty, and staff.</p><br> <p><span><span>Key Responsibilities</span></span></p><br> <p><u>IT Support &amp; Helpdesk Operations</u></p><br> <ul> <li>Provide desktop and end-user support for PCs, laptops, printers, and peripherals across the university.</li> <li>Install, configure, and set up new computer systems, hardware, and standard software images.</li> <li>Diagnose and resolve hardware, operating system, and application issues in a timely and efficient manner.</li> <li>Log, track, and resolve incidents and service requests using the IT Helpdesk Ticketing System (ServiceDesk Plus).</li> <li>Support and train users on key university applications including Microsoft 365, Canvas LMS, and Banner SIS.</li> <li>Assist students, faculty, and staff with login issues, access problems, and basic authentication-related troubleshooting.</li> <li>Conduct IT orientation and onboarding support for new faculty and staff members.</li> <li>Test and validate software updates, patches, and application deployments prior to or following rollout.</li> <li>Printing Student and Staff ID Cards and granting necessary access.</li> <li>Escalate unresolved or complex issues to the Technology Support Coordinator with appropriate documentation.</li> </ul> <p><u>Classroom, Lab &amp; Office Technology Support </u></p><br> <ul> <li>Support daily operations of classrooms, laboratories, meeting rooms, and offices to ensure technology readiness.</li> <li>Assist with setup, testing, and troubleshooting of audio-visual systems, presentation equipment, and hybrid learning tools.</li> <li>Perform pre-session checks to ensure systems are operational for classes, exams, and meetings.</li> </ul> <p><u>Academic Software &amp; Lab Environment Support</u></p><br> <ul> <li>Install, configure, and maintain academic and instructional software within computer laboratories in coordination with Academic Affairs and IT leadership.</li> <li>Provide operational support for academic software platforms used in teaching and learning environments.</li> <li>Assist students and faculty with software access, licensing issues, and application-related troubleshooting during lab sessions.</li> <li>Ensure lab systems are configured consistently and remain compliant with academic and licensing requirements.</li> <li>Support testing and validation of academic software updates prior to semester rollouts.</li> </ul> <p><u>Endpoint Deployment &amp; Asset Support</u></p><br> <ul> <li>Assist with deployment, imaging, configuration, and replacement of Windows 10/11 PCs, laptops, and shared systems.</li> <li>Maintain and update IT asset inventory, including computers, peripherals, and assigned equipment.</li> <li>Support ID card printing management systems and associated hardware as required.</li> </ul> <p><u>User &amp; System Administration</u></p><br> <ul> <li>Assist with domain access, user account creation, and email registration under established procedures.</li> <li>Administer and maintain Active Directory accounts, group memberships, and basic permissions.</li> <li>Support Microsoft 365 user accounts, email configuration, and collaboration tools.</li> <li>Assist with user account setup, password resets, access requests, and basic identity-related troubleshooting.</li> <li>Support faculty, staff, and students in the effective use of Microsoft 365, email, and collaboration tools.</li> </ul> <p><u>Network &amp; Infrastructure Support</u></p><br> <ul> <li>Assist with basic network connectivity troubleshooting and performance-related issues.</li> <li>Support setup and management of laptops, projectors, and presentation equipment for classrooms and meetings.</li> <li>Support System Administrator and Network Engineer with diagnostics and implementation of systems.</li> </ul> <p><u>Event Technology &amp; Technical Support</u></p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate the setup, configuration, and testing of technical requirements for university events, workshops, forums, and special activities.</li> <li>Provide on-site technical support during events to ensure uninterrupted operation of systems, presentations, and audio-visual equipment.</li> <li>Perform basic analysis of event technical requirements and proactively identify necessary systems, equipment, and configurations based on event type, scale, and venue.</li> <li>Demonstrate initiative in understanding requestor requirements and independently preparing appropriate technical solutions.</li> <li>Coordinate with the Events Department, internal IT teams, and external vendors to deliver reliable event technology support.</li> <li>Assist with setting up and teardown of event-related technology before and after events.</li> </ul> <p><u>Time Attendance System Administration</u></p><br> <ul> <li>Support administration and operational use of the Time Attendance System (COSEC).</li> <li>Generate payroll-related attendance reports and weekly faculty attendance reports as required.</li> <li>Upload and maintain monthly shift schedules within the COSEC system based on approved rosters.</li> <li>Implement approved shift changes and schedule updates requested by the HR Department.</li> <li>Assist with troubleshooting attendance discrepancies and system-related issues in coordination with HR and IT leadership.</li> </ul> <p><u>Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, and Continuous Improvement</u><br></p><br> <ul> <li>Document resolved issues, troubleshooting steps, and common fixes to support knowledge sharing.</li> <li>Follow IT policies, SOPs, security guidelines, and service standards.</li> <li>Identify recurring issues and suggest improvements to processes or configurations.</li> </ul> <p><span>Key Competencies</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Practical knowledge of Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems, end-user hardware, and academic lab environments</li> <li>Ability to support students and faculty in high-usage instructional settings</li> <li>Basic understanding of networking, identity systems, and cloud-based productivity platforms</li> <li>Customer-service mindset with clear communication skills</li> <li>Ability to follow procedures, prioritize tasks, and work under supervision</li> <li>Willingness to support extended hours during peak academic periods or events</li> </ul> <p><span><span>Educational Qualifications &amp; Certification</span></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Diploma or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.</span></li> <li><span>Entry-level or relevant IT certifications are an advantage (e.g., Microsoft, CompTIA, or equivalent).</span></li> </ul> <p><span>How to Apply</span></p><br> <p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website and submit a resume and cover letter via:&nbsp;https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.</p><br> <p><span>AIU is an equal opportunity employer committed to academic excellence, professional integrity, and the principled governance of Kuwaiti higher education.</span></p><br> </div>