University of Sharjah
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
The University of Sharjah invites applications from distinguished academic leaders for the position of Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (VCAA). This senior executive role carries primary responsibility for advancing the University’s academic mission and ensuring excellence across all undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate is expected to assume duties in the 2025/2026 academic year.
Established in 1997, the University of Sharjah (UoS) is recognized as one of the region’s leading comprehensive universities, renowned for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. The University delivers high-quality academic and professional programs that contribute to societal development and global knowledge advancement. Consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, UoS is widely regarded as a leading higher education institution in the Arab Gulf and Middle East.
The University offers a diverse portfolio of academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, social sciences, business administration, law, Sharia and Islamic studies, communication, engineering, applied sciences, computing and informatics, medicine and health sciences, and fine arts and design. With over 20,000 students and nearly 50,000 alumni representing more than 100 nationalities, UoS is a vibrant and inclusive academic community.
Located in University City, Sharjah, the campus provides a state-of-the-art academic environment with proximity to Sharjah’s cultural centre and the emirates of Dubai and Ajman, offering exceptional quality of life and professional opportunities.
Role and Responsibilities
The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs serves as the University’s chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership in all academic matters. The role entails responsibility for:
- Advancing excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum development
- Enhancing the quality of the student learning experience and academic outcomes
- Promoting scholarly activity, innovation, and academic integrity
- Strengthening faculty development, evaluation, and support systems
- Overseeing academic planning, accreditation, and quality assurance processes
- Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and shared governance
The VCAA works in close collaboration with the Vice Chancellor for Medical and Health Sciences and the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies to advance education and research across medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and health sciences.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
- Appointment at the rank of Full Professor at a recognized academic institution
- Extensive academic leadership experience, including curriculum development, accreditation, academic planning, and quality assurance
- Proven ability to lead complex academic organizations and manage multidisciplinary teams
- Strong record of faculty development, resource management, and strategic planning
- Demonstrated experience in academic program design, assessment, and continuous improvement
- Commitment to student-centred learning, academic excellence, and ethical leadership
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills
- A collaborative leadership style that supports shared governance and institutional engagement
- Proficiency in both Arabic and English, as they are the languages of instruction at the University
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application including:
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information (email and telephone) of at least four professional referees
For further information about the University of Sharjah, please visit:
www.sharjah.ac.ae
