Provost Fellows

Heriot-Watt University; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Dubai is seeking Provost Fellows (Teaching Associates) to support the development of early career academics. This 24-month fellowship offers mentorship and a structured plan to enhance teaching and research skills, ideal for recent PhD graduates looking to build their academic careers.

Benefits

Workshops on teaching skills

Conference funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent PhD graduates with limited teaching experience are preferred.
• Candidates should have industry links experience.
• Professional membership and HEA membership are required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate students.
• Conducting research with mentor support.
• Supporting accreditation and providing pastoral support.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent

Professional membership

HEA membership

Job description

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Role :

Provost Fellows (Teaching Associate)

Grade :

6

Contract :

24 Months

School :

Edinburgh Business School (EBS)

FTE and working pattern :

1FTE, Full time - 35 hrs per week

Location :

Dubai Campus

The Provost’s Fellowship Programme

Edinburgh Business School Dubai is expanding, and as part of our commitment to developing early career academics, we are launching the Provost’s Fellows program. We seek enthusiastic colleagues to join our School. This two-year Fellowship supports development in learning, teaching, and research.

We are looking for Fellows in Management, Marketing, and Operations.

This program is designed for recent PhDs with limited teaching and research experience who aspire to an academic career. Fellows will be mentored and have an individual development plan.

About us

Edinburgh Business School (EBS) Dubai is the largest of five Dubai Schools, with staff across three campuses, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We are a global university, and our growing student body provides opportunities to attract talent and expand our academic capacity.

What are we looking for?

We seek motivated and qualified candidates with a doctoral qualification, especially those without extensive teaching experience, to develop their teaching and research portfolios for a successful academic career.

Experiences of our Provost Fellows

Our first cohort started in January 2025. Here are some insights :

"After industry experience, the Fellowship is a great way into academia. Supportive team, focus on employability, and a balanced pace for lecturing, research, and admin.” (Dr Clemens Mielke)

“The Provost Fellowship has contributed significantly to my professional development and academic career prep.” (Dr Dina Mohamed)

“This role helps develop teaching skills and grow as a researcher in a supportive environment.” (Dr Claudine Salgado)

Our programme

We provide a structured annual plan to enhance teaching and research skills, supporting students, collaboration, and research activities.

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities include :

• Teaching undergraduate students
• Conducting research with mentor support

Support provided

Workshops on teaching skills, technology, student engagement, assessment, peer review, and research development, including conference funding opportunities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching and assessment
• Online teaching
• Supporting accreditation
• Pastoral support
• Research activities and funding applications
• Collaborative work and outreach
• Staff development and CPD

This description is not exhaustive; duties may evolve over time.

Education & Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent
• Professional membership
• Teaching experience
• HEA membership
• Industry links experience

Preference for candidates based in the UAE.