Assistant Professor in Strategic Management (Dubai Campus)

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

Job summary

A prominent international university in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Professor in Strategic Management. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, extensive teaching experience, and a strong research profile. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and fostering academic partnerships. The role offers competitive compensation of AED 21,800 - 26,000 monthly with a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Flexible management

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at undergraduate level.
• Proven track record of research publications in high-quality journals.
• Experience of reviewing and updating teaching materials.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes.
• Build and conduct research in designated research areas.
• Develop relevant materials for content design and curriculum delivery.

Skills

Fluent in verbal and written English

Ability to apply research knowledge to teaching materials

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Education

PhD or equivalent in an appropriate discipline

Tools

Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)

Job description

Overview

Role: Assistant Professor in Strategic Management

Contract Type: Teaching & Research

Grade: 7

Salary: AED 21800 - 26000 Monthly

School: Edinburgh Business School (EBS)

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

Location: Dubai Campus

Heriot-Watt Edinburgh Business School (EBS) 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 decarbonization, inclusive workplaces and sustainable capitalism connect across disciplines to address society's most pressing challenges.

At EBS 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.

What we're looking for

At Edinburgh Business School 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.

What we provide

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 we make a difference. 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 4000 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 schemes; 2024 all our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes were approved by CAA.

About our Dubai Campus

Following the continued growth of student numbers and our imminent campus extension we are expanding the academic team at our Edinburgh Business School 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.

Edinburgh Business School (EBS) Dubai is the largest of five Schools in Dubai. We are organised into four 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 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 ecosystem.

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 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 in delivery of management courses and will be expected to undertake supervision of research projects at all levels, and will be able to evidence how they have developed research-rich teaching and integrate professional practice into the classroom. You must be experienced in teaching at least one of the following areas:

• Resourcing & Talent Management
• Enterprise Concepts and Issues
• International Business Context

Preference will also be given to those candidates who have experience of working in a UK HE institution with a sound understanding of quality assurance processes.

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 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 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 Schools' 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.
• Undertake leadership and administrative tasks associated with programme planning, preparation for examination boards and progression boards etc as instructed. Participate in relevant committees. Associate Professors will be expected to undertake additional leadership and management responsibilities.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities.

Essential Criteria

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
• Research supervision experience
• Successful completion of funded research and/or knowledge exchange projects
• Experience of working in the UK Higher Education sector

Competencies Skills & Knowledge

• 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

Desirable Criteria

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

About the University

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

We are a vibrant, forward-looking university, well known for the quality of our degrees with employers actively seeking out our graduates. We are Scotland's international university with an unsurpassed international in-country presence. We deliver degree programmes to circa 30,000 students in 143 countries worldwide, have a further overseas campus in Dubai and boast the most significant international student cohort in Scotland.

At Heriot-Watt we have created an environment that nurtures innovation and leadership, where our researchers, teachers, staff and students can realise their potential and develop their ambitions. We are proud of our collegiate atmosphere and integrated teaching and research approach which has helped us to build a community of committed academics and highly motivated students. Our focus on careers delivers results and we have an excellent reputation for graduate employability.

In addition to the Edinburgh campus we currently have campuses in the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia. For all our campuses we aim to provide stimulating, supportive environments conducive to effective learning and research where staff and students can excel. At Heriot-Watt 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. Our values are: Belong, Collaborate, Inspire, Celebrate.

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

Learn more about our benefits here: Our Dubai Campus - Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is CAA licensed; therefore successful candidates will need to provide terminal degrees attested from a UAE institution accredited by the CAA, or if the degree is not from a UAE institution, the candidate will need to have MoE Equivalency. The candidate is responsible for getting their degree attestations done and these should be completed within six months of joining.

The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labour and Immigration formalities.

Note: This description is subject to amendment over time as the role develops and priorities evolve.