The Chancellor Search Committee of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) announces the search for an accomplished, creative academic leader to sustain the dramatic momentum of achievement generated since the university’s founding. AUS is the leading indigenous university in the United Arab Emirates. The next chancellor will have an extraordinary opportunity to influence the future direction of this young, distinctive institution in its second decade of service to the UAE and the Middle East region. Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Recruitment is underway and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 8. Ideally, the new chancellor will begin to serve in Summer 2014. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the Leadership Profile, available at www.wittkieffer.com/position/american-university-of-sharjah/chancellor/8934, and the names and contact information of five references. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates. These materials should be sent, in confidence, via e-mail to the university’s consultants, Jean A. Dowdall, Ph.D. and Jane E.
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