Assistant Professor in Marketing

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management), Master of Science

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Role: Assistant Professor in Marketing

Contract Type: Teaching & Research

Grade: 7 or 8 (Depending on Experience)

School: Edinburgh Business School (EBS)

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

Location: Dubai Campus

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, research and course management.

Successful candidates will be expected to have published their research in high quality journals and be committed to building their research profile. They will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses to deliver high-quality learning and teaching, contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students, and 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 a strong interest in digital marketing, with expertise in the practice of digital marketing. 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.

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.
• Build and conduct research in one or more of the School's research areas at internationally competitive levels.
• 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.

Education & Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in an appropriate discipline

Experience

• 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 research publications in high-quality journals
• Successful completion of funded research and/or knowledge exchange projects
• Experience of working in the UK Higher Education sector
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Skilled in the use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)
• Ability to apply research knowledge to teaching materials and methods
• Willingness and potential to develop an independent or collaborative research portfolio
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Areas of Teaching Experience

• Ability to develop and design effective course assessments
• Experience of engaging students through effective pedagogy
• Track record of connecting course content with industry
• Demonstrated expertise in applying analytics to business scenarios

Education & Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
• Member of an appropriate professional body

Experience

• Teaching experience at postgraduate level
• Experience of maintaining and developing links with industry
• Experience of academic leadership (e.g., course/programme leadership, curriculum development)
• Experience of developing materials for online programmes
• Participation in Business School accreditations

Areas of Teaching Experience

• Experience of working with global teaching teams
• Evidence of successful new course development
• Experience in new programme development

Company Industry

• Education
• Training
• Teaching

Department / Functional Area

• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Research
• Digital Marketing