Assistant Professor in Operations and Analytics
Heriot Watt University
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Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus is seeking an Assistant Professor in Operations and Analytics to lead taught modules and contribute to education enhancement. The role involves delivering accessible, practice-oriented courses with a focus on analytics in a global business context.
Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent, HEA fellowship, and proven teaching experience at undergraduate level. The post is open-ended and includes a housing allowance appropriate to Dubai, with a competitive
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in appropriate discipline.
- Fellowship of HEA.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated expertise in application of analytics to business scenarios
Skills
Education
Job description
Grade 7
Monthly AED 21 800 - AED 26 000 G7 including housing allowance based on experience dependent on experience and qualifications
Closing date 25th November 2026
Duration Open Ended
Location Dubai Campus
Heriot-Watt University has five campuses three in the UK Edinburgh Scottish Borders and Orkney one in Dubai and one in Malaysia The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science engineering design business and languages With a history dating back to 1821 Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical leading-edge research which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry We connect with industry at every level and develop programmes to match their needs so employers get work-ready industry-fit graduates Heriot-Watt is also Scotland s most international university boasting the largest international student cohort We have an established set of values that help us to nurture innovation and leadership and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities
Heriot-Watt s School of Business Design and Social Sciences is a global leader in high-quality accessible practice-oriented business education and research With campuses in the United Kingdom Dubai and Malaysia we inspire and empower a diverse and inclusive community of students We partner with businesses and governments to translate knowledge into practice and deliver innovative solutions that improve the world Our industry-leading research projects in logistics supply chain management industrial decarbonisation inclusive workplaces and sustainable capitalism connect across disciplines to address society s most pressing challenges We are practical engaged connected and inspired We foster a community that nurtures collaboration and ambition and we aim to transform lives and organisations through our innovative approach to education and research We pursue excellence through relevance providing transformative lifelong skills and outcomes for our students We leverage our vibrant research community our strategic partnerships and our talented network of faculty and staff to make a difference and create lasting global change
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
At EBS our pursuit of fairness and inclusivity makes us a destination of choice for academic talent Our global network engaged community receptive leadership and flexible management allow our people to thrive We freely foster ambition We are agile and open-minded We listen and we adapt Through opportunities support resources and recognition we strive to ensure that every member of staff feels a genuine sense of fulfilment belonging and potential Our collaborative efforts are geared towards our fundamental purpose and drive at EBS i we make a difference i And we are committed to supporting our people every step of the way
Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus was first established in 2005 Home to nearly 4 000 students and over 200 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 in each successive year since the ratings scheme s introduction In 2024 all our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes were approved by CAA
Following the continued growth of student numbers and our imminent campus extension we are delighted to be expanding the academic team at our School of Business Design and Social Sciences Dubai Campus with a number of new roles We are looking for academics seeking a new challenge and who are passionate about delivering high-quality accessible practice-oriented education and research that promotes responsible business School of Business Design and Social Sciences Dubai is the largest of five Schools in Dubai We are organised into five Departments and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate taught and research degrees across a wide range of discipline areas We are a global University and this is reflected in the way that we manage our programmes and courses We are currently expanding our Executive Education provision to organisations throughout region Our research groups are actively involved in teaching research and consultancy activities across our three campus locations Our team has a strong commitment to our communities offering a full range of programmes leading to the awards of Doctor of Philosophy Master of Science and Master of Arts Our Incubator Centre and diverse professional body and business partnerships confirm our commitment to Dubai s vibrant business culture UAE national priorities Strategy and regional start-up eco-system
- PhD or equivalent in appropriate discipline
- Fellowship of HEA
- 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
- Demonstrated expertise in application of analytics to business scenarios
- Member of an appropriate professional body
- 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.
- Experience of working with global teaching teams
- Evidence of successful new course development
- Experience in new programme development
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