Assistant Professor in Accounting and Finance

Heriot Watt University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Dubai invites applications from experienced academics to join our School of Business Design and Social Sciences. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching across finance and accounting, developing research-informed materials and supervising research students.

You will collaborate with international campuses, maintain industry links, and contribute to CPD and student engagement. A PhD and HEA fellowship are required.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in an appropriate discipline is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes

Skills

Fellowship of HEA

Teaching experience (undergrad)

Proven scholarship

Industry links

UK HE sector experience

Fluent English

VLEs

Course design

Independent scholarship portfolio

Teamwork

Education

PhD or equivalent in appropriate discipline

Job description

WHO WE RE LOOKING FOR

At School of Business Design and Social Sciences we envision a future where our contributions improve the world and leave a meaningful legacy for generations to come We are eager to welcome faculty and staff who will help us forge the future through groundbreaking research innovative pedagogy and dynamic professional services

• Understand and embrace the value of accessible practice-oriented learning and research
• Pursue excellence both individually and collectively
• Know the value of collaboration
• Embrace our inclusive global community
• Are passionate about making a difference

Job Description

Due to the continued expansion of student numbers on our Dubai Campus we are looking for highly motivated and qualified academics to join us at an exciting time in our growth Applicants must have a Doctoral qualification and experience of teaching scholarship and course management Successful candidates will be expected to have evidence of their scholarship including research publications Successful candidates will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses to deliver high-quality learning and teaching to contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students and to develop external engagement endeavours in association with the Academic Schools in Edinburgh Dubai and Malaysia Membership of the HEA is also a mandatory requirement to reflect the importance of learning and teaching in our School The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching across both finance and accounting They will be able to evidence how they have developed research-rich teaching and integrate professional practice into the classroom Successful candidates will be expected to undertake supervision of research projects at all levels of study We have recently updated our induction programme to ensure that new colleagues are provided with appropriate support from day one additional support is offered to new colleagues who are relocating from outside of the UAE All our new staff will be allocated a buddy to help them settle into our School We are passionate about providing CPD opportunities for all our staff through a combination of in-person and online programmes

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes
• Support colleagues in Edinburgh Business School and other Schools at Heriot-Watt University in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of HWU s aims
• Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programmes
• Contribute to the content design and delivery of the curriculum and the quality of teaching and learning in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University
• Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers
• Support the accreditation processes of professional bodies
• Mentor and supervise students including PhD students providing effective well documented and timely feedback both formative and summative
• Provide pastoral support recognising when to refer a student for further support
• Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU
• Develop the level of subject expertise in line with the latest development in research and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods
• Engage in appropriate scholarship activities as required by external accrediting bodies
• Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry external organisations and the education sector
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the UK at other campuses and with external networks both for the exchange of information to share learning and to form relationships for future collaboration
• Undertake a proactive role in promoting and marketing the University ensuring the effective recruitment of students and the achievement of recruitment targets Play a full role in Open Days and other student recruitment events
• Undertake leadership and administrative tasks associated with programme planning preparation for examination boards and progression boards etc as instructed
• Participate in relevant committees
• Undertake continuous professional development CPD and participate in staff development activities

i Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post and its general responsibilities Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and or priorities and requirements evolve i

WHO WE RE LOOKING FOR

At School of Business Design and Social Sciences, we envision a future where our contributions improve the world and leave a meaningful legacy for generations to come. We are eager to welcome faculty and staff who will help us forge the future through groundbreaking research, innovative pedagogy, and dynamic professional services. We are looking for colleagues who:

• Understand and embrace the value of accessible, practice-oriented learning and research.
• Pursue excellence both individually and collectively.
• Know the value of collaboration.
• Embrace our inclusive, global community.
• Are passionate about making a difference.

Person Specification

Essential

• PhD or equivalent in appropriate discipline
• Fellowship of HEA
• Member of an appropriate professional body
• Teaching experience at undergraduate level
• Experience of reviewing and updating teaching materials
• Clear communicator with good presentation skills and the ability to explain concepts well
• Proven track record of scholarship
• Experience of maintaining and developing new links with the industry
• Experience of working in the UK HE sector
• Fluent (verbal and written) in English
• Skilled in the use of VLEs
• An ability to apply the knowledge acquired from research to teaching materials and methods
• Willingness and potential to identify and develop independent /collaborative portfolio of scholarship and/or knowledge exchange
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues as part of a team.
• Ability to develop and design effective course assessment
• Experience of engaging students through effective pedagogy
• Track-record of connecting course content with industry

Desirable

• Teaching experience at postgraduate level
• Research supervision experience
• Experience of maintaining and developing new links with the industry
• Experience of academic leadership (course and programme leadership, curriculum development)
• Experience of developing materials for online programmes.
• Participation in Business School accreditations.
• Working knowledge of Python applied to accounting or financial contexts