Associate Professor

United Arab Emirates University; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management. The role emphasizes teaching excellence, research capabilities, and engagement in academic programs. Successful candidates will enjoy a generous benefits package, a supportive research environment, and competitive tax-free salaries. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrate strong research and teaching experience.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Yearly round-trip air tickets

Tuition support for children's schooling

Free housing accommodation

Free health care insurance

Paid holidays

End-of-contract gratuity

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teaching and pedagogical methods emphasizing applied learning.
• Demonstrable research capability with a focus on publishing in reputable journals.
• Ability to engage in program growth and college promotion.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in supply chain, logistics, and operations.
• Conduct research and publish findings in relevant fields.
• Advise students and provide service to the university.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research capability

Engagement in promoting programs

Knowledge of supply chain theory and practice

Advising students

Education

Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Job Description

The College of Business and Economics (CBE) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. The CBE is accredited by AACSB since 2000. Candidates are expected to have:

• Strong commitment to teaching excellence and to using pedagogical methods that emphasize practical applications at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• A demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise that will result in publishing his/her research findings in reputed refereed journals.
• The ability to actively engage in promoting the growth of the Business Administration program and the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at the UAEU.

The application package should include (1) a cover letter, (2) a detailed resume, (3) names of at least three references with contact information, (4) a research statement, and (5) a teaching statement that includes a list of courses taught. English is the language of instruction and communication within the CBE. A generous benefits package is offered to successful applicants, which includes a competitive tax‑free salary determined according to rank and experience, yearly round‑trip air tickets for the faculty member and his/her family (spouse and up to three children), tuition support for children's schooling, a one‑time settling‑in allowance, free housing accommodation, free health care insurance, paid holidays and summer vacation, and an end‑of‑contract gratuity. The University also offers an engaging research environment and provides opportunities for financial support for research. Research funding can also be sought from national foundations in the UAE. To apply, visit UAEU’s website https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae and attach all the required documents to the website.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or a doctorate degree in Supply Chain Management, or in a related field, preferably from an AACSB‑accredited school. Candidates should also have research experience in the area of supply chain management and logistics and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the area of supply chain, logistics, and operations management.

Experience/Skills

Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with their academic accomplishments. Candidates must be active researchers and have a strong record of scholarly excellence. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or a doctorate in supply chain management or related fields, a thorough knowledge of supply chain management theory and practice, and a commitment to applied research. Faculty members are expected to advise students; provide service to the university, college, department, and community; and conduct research and publish in their fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Research and industry experience in supply chain and logistics management.