Adjunct Faculty for Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Heriot-Watt University; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global university in Dubai seeks an Adjunct Faculty for Logistics and Supply Chain Management. This fixed-term maternity cover role requires teaching analytics and business performance courses. Candidates must hold a relevant PhD or Master’s and have teaching experience, ideally in UK higher education. Applicants must reside in the UAE with proper documentation and be ready for a full-time commitment of 35 hours weekly. Join a dynamic educational institution dedicated to excellence in student experience.

Qualifications

• At least one year of previous teaching experience, preferably in UK higher education.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes.
• Support course delivery and development of materials.
• Mentor and provide feedback to students.
• Collaborate with colleagues across campuses.

Skills

Fluency in English

Teaching experience

Data Analytics

Education

PhD or Master’s in a relevant field

Job description

Description

Role introdución: Adjunct Faculty for Logistics and Supply Chain Management courses

Contract: 6 Months

School: Edinburgh Business School (EBS)

FTE and working pattern: 1FTE Full time - 35 hrs. per week

Location: Dubai Campus

Logistics and Supply Chain Management (September 2025 – January 2026) Maternity cover

Edinburgh Business School at Heriot‑Watt University Dubai is inviting applications for a fixed‑term maternity‑cover contract to deliver teaching on our Logistics and Supply Chain Management courses. We are seeking someone who could deliver in the following areas:

• Data Analytics
• Managing Business PerformanceNike

This role will involve delivering lectures and workshops and undertaking the associated marking. As a global university our teaching resources are developed by Global Course Leaders to ensure a consistently excellent student experience across all our campuses.

Applicants on this maternity cover must be on their own visa and medical insurance.

About Heriot‑Watt University

Heriot‑Watt University has five global campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, and Orkney), one in Dubai, and one in Malaysia. The University offers a distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of computer science, engineering, design, business and the built environment.

With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot‑Watt University has established a reputation for world‑class teaching and leading‑edge research, making it one of the top UK universities for business and industry.

Heriot‑Watt University Dubai Campus was established in 2005. Home to over 4000 students and over 250 staff, it is the largest and most successful international campus in Dubai and has received a 5‑star rating from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and is CAA licensed.

About the Edinburgh Business School (EBS)

EBS is a global leader in high‑quality practice‑oriented education and research that promotes responsible business. Its campuses are in the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Malaysia.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes.
• Support colleagues in Edinburgh Business School with the delivery of courses and other activities to achieve the university's aims.
• Support the development of relevant materials in appropriate formats.
• Contribute to the content design and delivery and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the university's international structures.
• Mentor and supervise students, providing effective, well‑documented and timely formative and summative feedback.
• Provide pastoral support and recognise when to refer a student for further assistance.
• Play a key role in delivering an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU.
• Collaborate with colleagues at our Dubai campus and at UK & other campuses, and with external networks to share learning and form future collaborations.
• Commit to a typical 12 to 15 week teaching & assessment semester, including classroom contact hours, preparation, assessment and feedback time.

Qualifications / Experience

• PhD or Master’s in a relevant field.
• At least one year of previous teaching experience (ideally in UK higher education).
• Ability to teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes.
• Excellent communication skills: fluency in English is essential.

Other Requirements

Applicants must be in the UAE on a Resident visa and must provide a NO‑Objection Certificate (NOC) from the visa sponsor. UAE Nationals & Golden Visa holders do not need to provide an NOC. Required right‑to‑work documentation includes:

• Coloured passport copy including visa page.
• Emirates ID copy, front and back.
• Attested degree & equivalency certificate.
• Updated CV.
• NOC.

Heriot‑Watt University Values

• Belong
• Collaborate
• Inspire
• Celebrate

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post, plus an updated CV, via the Heriot‑Watt online recruitment system.

The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all labour and immigration formalities.