3. Assistant/Associate Professor in Human Resource Management

American University of Ras Al Khaimah; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 661,000 - 1,175,000; Full time

Job summary

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Human Resource Analytics and AI within the School of Business. The position begins Fall 2027 and seeks a scholar with a strong research agenda and commitment to teaching excellence.

The potential candidate will teach a diversified HR analytics curriculum and contribute to research aligned with AACSB standards, while engaging in service to the university and the community.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Human Resource Management from an accredited university.
• Established research record for the assistant/associate professor rank.
• University teaching experience in the HR domain.
• Record of university or community service.

Responsibilities

• Teach a diversified portfolio of HR analytics and AI courses focusing on the latest developments.
• Develop and deliver courses on people analytics, AI in recruitment, and predictive analytics for turnover and engagement.
• Contribute to research and service in line with AACSB standards.
• Engage in campus and community service as part of faculty duties.

Skills

People analytics

AI in HR

Predictive analytics

Cross-cultural leadership

Education

PhD in Human Resource Management

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor in Human Resource Management

School of Business

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent, public, state-owned, non-profit, coeducational institution in the United Arab Emirates that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. AURAK provides comprehensive academic programs based on the North American model and the cultural characteristics of the Gulf region. AURAK has been officially licensed by the UAE’s Ministry of Education (MOE). All of the University’s academic programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). In addition, AURAK has achieved accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). All instruction at the university is in English.

The School of Business currently offers one undergraduate program (BS in Business Administration) with majors in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance and Financial Technologies, Human Resource Management, Digital Marketing Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Concentration in Entrepreneurship. It also offers two graduate programs (MBA and Executive MBA). The school has been granted initial accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 2023.

We invite applications for the following faculty position for Fall 2027: Assistant/Associate Professor in Human Resource Analytics and AI

The School of Business is looking for a candidate who can teach diversified portfolio of Human Resource Management courses focusing on the latest development in the field informed by Research, Sustainability Standards, and Technological Developments.

The faculty member appointed to this position will be credentialed to teach:

• People analytics and workforce forecasting
• Artificial intelligence in recruitment and selection
• Predictive analytics for turnover, performance, and engagement
• Digital collaboration and employee monitoring
• Flexible work, work design, and productivity
• High-performance work systems
• Talent attraction, development, and retention
• Diversity climate and psychological safety
• Human sustainability and responsible employment
• Competency-based development
• Cross-cultural leadership
• Green HRM
• Compensation Management
• Technology-mediated performance management

In addition to demonstrating the potential for teaching excellence, the faculty hired to this position must have a research record or agenda that supports being classified as a “scholarly academic” under the AACSB accreditation standards. All AURAK faculty must also engage in service to the university, the discipline, and the community.

Qualifications And Requirements

• An earned doctorate in Human Resource Management with the appropriate specialization from an accredited university
• A record of established research for the associate/assistant professor rank
• A history of successful university teaching experience in the specialization
• A record of university or community service

The Region

Located at the mouth of the Gulf, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) was once the historical capital of the region. RAK boasts many outdoor attractions, with plenty of places for leisure, water sports, hiking and mountain climbing, and other athletic pursuits, all within a safe and family-oriented environment. Away from frenzied traffic and rush of the larger cities, but still well-developed, RAK is a quiet but vibrant Emirate. It is an ideal location for both those who want to relax and those who are more active away from work.