Established in 2002, Kardan University is the first and largest privately-owned University in Afghanistan. Kardan is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in numerous professional disciplines. Kardan currently offers quality and international standard educational opportunities to over 8,000 students in the field of business, law, IT, and Civil Engineering at its campuses. In 2013, Kardan University has been awarded the prestigious ‘Top Performer Award’ by the Ministry of Higher Education, Government of Afghanistan - a testimony to its first-class stature. To reaffirm this, Kardan University was granted the University status by the Ministry of Higher Education. Kardan is the only University not only in Afghanistan but also in the region to get candidacy status from the IACBE, USA, an established and well-reputed international accreditation body. Kardan University believes in the sense of commitment to excellence and quality and is committed to serving as a key player in the development and enhancement of education in Afghanistan through its innovative curricular programs.

Job Summary:

Kardan University, a leading institution of higher education in Afghanistan, is currently in search of an experienced and motivated individual to join our esteemed team of academicians and researchers as the Dean of Social Sciences Faculty. This position holds a key role in shaping the future of the Faculty and contributing to the overall advancement of the university.

As the Dean of the Faculty, you will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, academic guidance, and administrative oversight to ensure the highest standard of excellence in teaching, research, and professional development. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse team of faculty members, professionals, and students, cultivating an environment that promotes innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the selected candidate.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop long range and strategic plans and directions for each faculty which supports the academic mission of the faculty and the University.
• Ensure that all University and Faculty policies are followed within the Departments and the members of the Departments are aware of those policies.
• Represent faculty interests at other levels, including government, research institutes, funding organizations, and other university departments.
• Work towards the development, enhancement, and maintenance of the curriculum.
• Oversee the teaching methodologies and the internal and external assessment methods of the faculty members and ensure that transparency, accuracy, and credibility in student evaluations remain the norm.
• Provide leadership to incorporate high-impact research into teaching and learning experiences and environments within the Faculty.
• Participate in the recruitment process and orientation of new faculty members.
• Oversee the career progress of the faculty members, fostering and encouraging their teaching and research programs.
• Work toward the faculty’s professional development, arrange faculty training programs and workshops in coordination with Faculty Development Center.
• Work in close collaboration with the academic administrator of the departments to ensure that overall departmental operations are performed in a streamlined fashion and all educational offerings are carefully planned and effectively taught.
• Proactively plan for each semester, ensure the availability of all required resources including the faculty members, classroom, and other logistics.
• Help the academic administrator to ensure an efficient process of the new registration including; preparation of the entry test paper, interview process, orientation of the new inductions and preparing the class schedules.
• Help the academic administrator to promptly plan class schedules, exams schedules, and course offerings.
• Resolve departmental issues and divergence and ensure to maintain a conflict-free working environment for all faculty members and staff.
• Act as a point of contact between the Vice Chancellor Academics and the faculties and report all departmental activities, progresses and issues.
• Conduct regular meetings with the department members to ensure effective communication and interaction with Academic Administrator and faculty members.
• Ensure that all Academic Administrators participate and coordinate with communication and Admission Office in sharing department’s success stories.

• PhD/Master (Political Science/International Relations) with at least 5 years of teaching and administrative experience at an institution of higher education
• Ability to teach in English Language and command of any national language.
• Strong organizational, management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Degree must be attested by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan in case of foreign degree.
• At least 80% Master Degree Marks or B grade in case of foreign degree.
• At least 75% Bachelor Degree Marks or B grade in case of foreign degree.
• The Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees must demonstrate above 60% field consistency (Degree Relevance).

Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter (in one document) via email to jobs@kardan.edu.af .
Email applications must include the position title in the email subject line.

We thank all the applicants for their interest; however, only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a Written Test/demo.