Director of Department of Education (Hamad Bin Khalifa University)

Institution: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundation Location: Doha, Qatar Type of Employment: Full-time, senior administrative role Application Deadline: Rolling basis (review begins immediately) Start Date: Fall 2026 semester Application Link: HBKU Careers About HBKU HBKU is a graduate-focused research university founded in 2010, part of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development. It emphasizes global impact and acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region. The Provost Office leads academic priorities across the university, ensuring high-quality educational programs, faculty support, and alignment with institutional goals. Position Overview The Director of Academic Planning and Assessment is responsible for leading university-wide academic planning, program assessment, accreditation processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures alignment between academic programs, strategic goals, and accreditation standards, fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate academic planning processes across the university Oversee development, review, modification, and termination of academic programs Guide academic units in creating measurable learning outcomes, curriculum maps, assessment methods, and improvement plans Ensure assessment results are analyzed and used to improve curricula and pedagogy (“closing the loop”) Manage program reviews, accreditation processes, and institutional ranking activities Analyze and report academic performance indicators: learning outcomes, retention, progression, completion, and post-graduation outcomes Collaborate with Institutional Research and other offices to ensure data integrity Develop policies, procedures, and goals for assessment processes Promote evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement across the institution Oversee implementation and maintenance of assessment management systems Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned Minimum Qualifications & Experience Master’s degree required; PhD preferred in a relevant field Minimum 8 years of full-time experience in academic assessment, planning, or institutional effectiveness in higher education Proven experience in developing academic programs and accreditation reports Strong coordination and collaboration skills with academic units Excellent time management, leadership, and ability to meet deadlines Strong writing and communication skills for reports and strategic documentation Proficiency in MS Office applications Compensation & Benefits Tax-free salary Accommodation allowance Annual paid leave Medical insurance Application Process Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews Successful candidates should be ready to start in Fall 2026 HBKU is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundation
Location: Doha, Qatar
Type of Employment: Full-time, senior administrative role
Application Deadline: Rolling basis (review begins immediately)
Start Date: Fall 2026 semester
Application Link: HBKU Careers

About HBKU

HBKU is a graduate-focused research university founded in 2010, part of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development. It emphasizes global impact and acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region.

The Provost Office leads academic priorities across the university, ensuring high-quality educational programs, faculty support, and alignment with institutional goals.

Position Overview

The Director of Academic Planning and Assessment is responsible for leading university-wide academic planning, program assessment, accreditation processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures alignment between academic programs, strategic goals, and accreditation standards, fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate academic planning processes across the university
Oversee development, review, modification, and termination of academic programs
Guide academic units in creating measurable learning outcomes, curriculum maps, assessment methods, and improvement plans
Ensure assessment results are analyzed and used to improve curricula and pedagogy (“closing the loop”)
Manage program reviews, accreditation processes, and institutional ranking activities
Analyze and report academic performance indicators: learning outcomes, retention, progression, completion, and post-graduation outcomes
Collaborate with Institutional Research and other offices to ensure data integrity
Develop policies, procedures, and goals for assessment processes
Promote evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement across the institution
Oversee implementation and maintenance of assessment management systems
Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree required; PhD preferred in a relevant field
Minimum 8 years of full-time experience in academic assessment, planning, or institutional effectiveness in higher education
Proven experience in developing academic programs and accreditation reports
Strong coordination and collaboration skills with academic units
Excellent time management, leadership, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong writing and communication skills for reports and strategic documentation
Proficiency in MS Office applications