American University of Phnom Penh

Dean – Faculty of Business and Management

ManagementPosted 1 d ago

Location

Phnom Penh / Cambodia

Job Type

FULLTIME

Experience

7+ Years

Experience level

Mid-Senior

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Higher Education

Languages

English

Description

The Dean of the Faculty of and Management serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the faculty.
The Dean provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership to advance academic excellence, faculty scholarship, student success, industry partnerships, and international program delivery—including dual-degree collaborations with U.S. partner institutions.
Provide strategic direction, academic leadership, and administrative oversight for all undergraduate and graduate programs (e.g., Administration, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, MIS, and MBA).
Lead curriculum development, continuous quality improvement, and academic program reviews in alignment with American higher education standards and Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) regulations.
Champion and oversee international dual-degree programs and collaborative academic initiatives with U.S. partner institutions.
Drive institutional and programmatic accreditation initiatives (such as AACSB, ACBSP, or equivalent international quality benchmarks).
Oversee the recruitment, appointment, evaluation, and mentoring of high-caliber full-time and adjunct faculty members.
Foster a culture of scholarly inquiry, research excellence, and publications in indexed, peer-reviewed international journals.
Support ongoing faculty professional development, student-centered pedagogy, and modern instructional technology adoption (Canvas LMS).
Promote student-centered learning environments, monitor student retention and progression, and support career placement outcomes.
Build and expand strategic corporate linkages, industry advisory boards, executive education offerings, and internship opportunities for students.
Represent the Faculty of and Management at academic conferences, community forums, recruitment fairs, and external stakeholder meetings.
Formulate, manage, and oversee the faculty’s annual operational and capital budgets.
Coordinate course offerings, load distribution, and administrative staffing in collaboration with the Provost's Office and Registrar.
Ensure compliance with university policies, academic bylaws, and national labor regulations.

Requirements

An earned Ph.D. or terminal degree in Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a closely related discipline from an accredited American or Western university.
Proven track record of academic leadership at the level of Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chair, or Director in higher education.
Minimum 7–10 years of successful university teaching and research experience, with an established record of scholarly publications in indexed journals.
Demonstrated experience with American curriculum structures, credit frames, and accreditation standards (AACSB, ACBSP, or regional U.S. accreditation).
Visionary, collaborative leadership style with superior interal and organizational management abilities.
Proven ability to build and sustain external relationships with executives, public officials, and academic partners.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English; familiarity with Southeast Asian education landscapes is an advantage.
High ethical standards, cultural dexterity, and commitment to institutional transparency and diversity.

Required Skills

Academic LeadershipUniversity TeachingResearchScholarly PublicationsCurriculum StructuresCredit FramesAccreditation Standards (AACSB, ACBSP, regional U.S.)Collaborative LeadershipOrganizational ManagementRelationship BuildingExternal RelationsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationEnglish Language ProficiencyEthical StandardsCultural DexterityInstitutional TransparencyDiversity CommitmentCanvas LMS

Schedule & Flexibility

Schedule:standard

About American University of Phnom Penh

Industry

Higher Education