Associate Professor / Professor in Management (Focus on Quality Management)

InsideHigherEd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University is seeking an Associate Professor / Professor in Management, specializing in Quality Management. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and research within the Doctor of Philosophy in Quality Management program, aimed at fostering innovative education and addressing modern challenges in quality management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of academic experience for Associate Professor.
• Minimum 10 years of academic experience for Full Professor.
• Strong research profile with publications in Scopus-indexed journals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced courses on Quality 4.0 and related topics.
• Design and update course materials incorporating digital transformation.
• Publish in high-impact journals and pursue research funding.

Skills

Teaching Quantitative Research Methods

Quality Management

Innovation

Strategy

Technology

Entrepreneurship

Education

Ph.D. in Quality Management or related field

Job description

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is seeking applications for the position of Associate Professor / Professor in Management, specializing in Quality Management within Management or Business. This role supports the Doctor of Philosophy in Quality Management program. HBMSU is a globally recognized leader in smart learning, dedicated to delivering innovative, learner-centred education.

Main Roles & Responsibilities :

The successful candidate will contribute significantly to theDoctor of Philosophy in Quality Managementprogram by :

• Teaching : Delivering advanced courses on topics such as Quality 4.0, research methods, service excellence, and strategy using HBMSU’s interactive smart learning platforms.
• Curriculum Development : Designing and updating course materials to incorporate emerging trends like digital transformation and the experience economy.
• Research : Publishing in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals while applying multidisciplinary approaches (e.g., social sciences, IT, data analytics) to address modern quality management challenges. Pursuing research funding opportunities is encouraged.
• Mentorship : Supervising Ph.D. dissertations and guiding scholars in rigorous research methodologies and ethical practices.
• Professional Development : Developing and delivering workshops and seminars for professionals in quality management.
• Service : Contributing to program accreditation, academic governance, and outreach activities to enhance the program’s visibility.

Required Qualification & Skills :

• APh.D. in a field relevant to Quality Managementor a related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Expertise in teaching Quantitative Research Methods, Quality Management, Innovation, Strategy,TechnologyandEntrepreneurship at the graduate level.
• A strong research profile with a proven track record of publishing in Scopus-indexed journals and applying multidisciplinary approaches to quality management.
• Experience in online learning environments and integrating smart technologies in teaching and research.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor doctoral candidates and guide impactful dissertations.
• Experience in professional training and workshops is an asset.

Rank and Appointment :

• Associate Professor : Minimum 5 years of academic experience, with a strong research profile and leadership in quality management initiatives.
• Full Professor : Minimum 10 years of academic experience, with evidence of high-quality teaching and impactful research contributions.

About the Program

TheDoctor of Philosophy in Quality Managementprogram equips graduates to thrive in dynamic business environments influenced by the 4th Industrial Revolution, globalization, and changing consumerbehaviours. With a multidisciplinary approach, the program integrates,data analytics, social sciences, and service sciences to address real-world quality management challenges. Graduates are prepared for academia and industry, contributing to continuous improvement and organizational excellence.