Director of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Vcuarts QAtar

1 month ago

Doha, Qatar Virginia Commonwealth University Full time

**Director of Liberal Arts and Sciences**
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of the Arts in Qatar

**Type Of Search**:Internal to VCU

**Position**:Director of Liberal Arts and Sciences
**Tenure**: Ineligible
**Rank**: Open
**Promotion**:Eligible for promotion in academic rank
**Salary**: Commensurate with experience and training. Generous international benefits available.
**Program**: Liberal Arts and Sciences
**Location**: Doha, Qatar
**Position Begins**: July 1, 2025

This full-time, 12-month position is Open Rank, is non-tenure-eligible (term), and begins July 1, 2025.

**The Opportunity**:
VCUarts Qatar is thrilled to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and collaborative academic leader to join as the Director of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Program. The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Program at VCUarts Qatar is crucial in providing a well-rounded education that complements the specialized disciplines of the arts and design majors, which include Graphic Design, Interior Design, Kinetic Imaging, Painting and Printmaking, and Art History programs. It aims to broaden students' intellectual horizons, enhance critical thinking, and foster an understanding of diverse cultural and social contexts. As a highly multidisciplinary program, LAS requires a director who can learn the expectations and nature of different disciplines and work effectively across them to support faculty and students' teaching and research needs. The program includes courses in various fields such as history, literature, philosophy, psychology, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences, ensuring that students gain a comprehensive foundation in the liberal arts.

In this role, the director ensures that the Liberal Arts and Sciences Program remains a vital part of the educational experience at VCUarts Qatar, supporting students in becoming well-rounded, critically engaged, and globally aware creative professionals.

The curriculum for this program is adapted from the VCU ConnectED general education curriculum at the main campus of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. VCUarts Qatar, a branch campus located in Doha, extends this program to its students. The ConnectED curriculum at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a core education program designed to provide students with a broad, interdisciplinary foundation that enhances their major-specific studies. It focuses on equipping students with essential skills and knowledge that are applicable across various disciplines and careers. Key features include:
2. **General Education Core**: The curriculum includes a wide range of courses in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics, helping students develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
3. **Focus on Global and Cultural Awareness**: ConnectED emphasizes global perspectives, diversity, and cultural understanding, preparing students to navigate and contribute to an increasingly interconnected world.
5. **Lifelong Skills**: The program aims to develop skills like critical analysis, creativity, ethical reasoning, and collaboration, which are valuable for personal and professional growth.

Overall, the ConnectED curriculum enhances VCU students' ability to think broadly, communicate effectively, and act thoughtfully in a diverse, global society.

There are generous benefits associated with the Director appointment:

- Competitive international salary
- Tax protection for U.S. Taxpayers
- 30% Off-shore supplement
- Medical Insurance (100% employer funded premium and employer cost shared options available)
- Fully furnished villa or apartment including wireless internet
- Annual travel allowance to home of record (to include a spouse and dependents relocated to Qatar)
- Monthly transportation allowance
- Educational reimbursement for up to 4 dependent children enrolled in an accredited K-12 program
- International Professional Development and Research Opportunities

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Implement the ConnectED (General Education) components of the curriculum for the undergraduate degree granting programs;
- Assume responsibility for faculty and staff recruitment, mentorship, empowerment, and evaluation;
- Serve as a program advocate for students, faculty, and staff;
- Oversee all areas of program administration, including course scheduling, personnel, budget, facilities and equipment management;
- Promote excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement;
- Collaborate with the VCUarts Qatar’s communications team to promote the program, and increase program’s visibility.
- Contribute to student recruitment efforts, collaborating with the VCUarts Qatar’s recruitment and admissions team;
- Foster collaborative relationships across VCUarts Qatar departments, Qatar Foundation partner universities in Education City, and offices and departments on home campus;
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of multiple disciplines within the l

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