Business and Economics - Open Rank Teaching Faculty

Karlstad University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking passionate Teaching Faculty in Business and Economics. Responsibilities include delivering undergraduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum development. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a related field and possess a strong interest in student mentoring. This role offers top-tier compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work at a globally recognized AI-focused university.

Benefits

Comprehensive health & life insurance

Relocation support for international faculty

State-of-the-art research facilities

Work with industry and government collaborations

Qualifications

• PhD in Business or Economics or a related field required.
• Strong interest in mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate-level courses in Business and Economics.
• Develop course materials including lectures, assignments, and exams.
• Foster an engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Provide timely feedback and guidance to students.
• Supervise student research projects and theses.

Skills

Mentoring students

Curriculum development

Engaging classroom environment

Education

PhD in Business or Economics

Job description

Business and Economics - Open Rank Teaching Faculty

MBZUAI is an open invitation to the world to collaborate on AI at a leading artificial intelligence university in a thriving, innovative and multic...

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence: Academic Affairs Division: Undergraduate School

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Open Date

Jan 17, 2025

Description

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Teaching Faculty in the field of Business and Economics. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction at the under-graduate level, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers.

We are seeking faculty at all levels (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor) to:

• Deliver under-graduate-level courses in Business and Economics.
• Develop course materials, including lectures, assignments, exams, and lab exercises.
• Foster an engaging and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student interaction and critical thinking.
• Provide timely feedback and academic guidance to students.
• Supervise student research projects, theses, and dissertations.

AboutMBZUAI – A Global Leader in AI Research and Education

MBZUAI is the world’s first university dedicated exclusively to AI and is rapidly emerging as a global leader in the field. Since its establishment in 2020, MBZUAI has grown into a top-ranked AI institution, currently hosting 80+ world-class faculty and 330+ graduate students and ranking among the top 10 AI universities worldwide.

With ambitious plans to expand from 8 to over 20 AI departments and grow its faculty from 84 to 300 by 2030, MBZUAI is on a fast-track growth trajectory. By integrating academia, industry, and government collaboration, we are driving AI innovation to address real-world challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and beyond.

To further this vision, MBZUAI is launching its first Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree programs next academic year and is actively hiring Teaching Faculty. Meanwhile, our Master’s and PhD programs continue to expand, introducing new specializations in Statistics and Data Science, Computational Biology, and Human-Computer Interaction.

Why Join MBZUAI?

• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
• Funding: MBZUAI empowers researchers with resources and academic freedom, fostering groundbreaking AI advancements in an environment of innovation and independent inquiry.
• Exceptional Benefits:
  • Comprehensivehealth & life insurance
  • Relocation supportfor international faculty
• State-of-the-Art Research Facilities: Cutting-edge AI labs and high-performance computing
• Live in Abu Dhabi:World’s safest city, year-round sunshine, rich culture, and modern amenities
• Industry & Government Collaborations: Work with top AI researchers, leading tech firms, and policymakers

Qualifications

This position requires a PhD in Business or Economics or a closely related field. Candidates should a keen interest in mentoring students.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

• Statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy
• List of publications
• Name and contact details for three referees (reference letters from applicants will not be accepted, each referee will be contacted to upload their reference letter via Interfolio).

MBZUAI's mission includes fostering a diverse academic community. MBZUAI is an equal opportunity employer. The university actively recruits faculty from around the world, aiming to create an international and inclusive environment that reflects a wide range of cultures and perspectives.

Be a part of AI’s future – apply today at MBZUAI!

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Business and Economics - Open Rank Teaching Faculty

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