Business & Finance Professor: Teaching & Research

The University of Manchester - Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester – Dubai invites applications for academic appointments at Assistant/Associate/Professor level to contribute to teaching, research, and quality assurance. Successful candidates will deliver high-quality, research-informed teaching and maintain an active research profile.

They will engage with industry and professional bodies to support applied research, contribute to accreditation processes, and collaborate across academic and professional services to support

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline (Business and Finance).
• Strong demonstrated research track record appropriate to the level of appointment.
• Experience in postgraduate teaching in the United Arab Emirates.
• Strong communication and academic delivery skills.
• Breadth or depth of specialist knowledge with commitment to teaching methods development.
• Experience with international accreditation frameworks and outcome-based education.
• Experience in transnational education.
• Experience of industry engagement or applied research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching aligned with University of Manchester academic standards.
• Design, develop, and continuously enhance curriculum, assessment, and learning materials.
• Provide timely, constructive, and academically rigorous feedback to students.
• Support student success through advising, supervision, and mentoring.
• Contribute to innovation in teaching, including digital and applied learning approaches.
• Maintain an active and sustainable research profile aligned with priorities.
• Produce high-quality, peer-reviewed research outputs in recognised journals.
• Integrate research into teaching to enhance student learning.
• Engage in collaborative research with internal and external partners.
• Supervise postgraduate research and student projects as appropriate to level.
• Engage with industry, government, and professional bodies to support applied research.
• Contribute to partnerships that enhance student employability and real-world learning.
• Participate in external engagement activities such as consultancy, executive education, or public engagement.
• Contribute to academic governance, committees, and quality assurance processes.
• Support accreditation and continuous improvement of programmes.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues.

Skills

Teaching & pedagogy

Research excellence

Curriculum design

Communication skills

Industry engagement

Programme accreditation

Education

PhD in Business/Finance

Job description

The University of Manchester – Dubai invites applications for academic appointments at Assistant/Associate/Professor level to contribute to teaching, research, and quality assurance. Successful candidates will deliver high-quality, research-informed teaching and maintain an active research profile.

They will engage with industry and professional bodies to support applied research, contribute to accreditation processes, and collaborate across academic and professional services to support