Education Leadership in Practice: Senior Lecturer & Researcher

The University of Manchester - Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester Dubai is recruiting an academic to teach and supervise on the MA Education Leadership in Practice ELiP programme. The role requires delivering research-informed teaching, undertaking scholarly activity of international standing, and engaging with students and partners across the Middle East and North Africa region.

Candidates at Assistant or Associate Professor levels, with a PhD and a credible track record in educational leadership or management in the UAE, are

Qualifications

• A final degree and a completed PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional experience enabling credible, informed teaching and project supervision.
• Experience of teaching postgraduate students and evidence of high-quality presentational skills, demonstrating the ability to offer varied, high-quality teaching in the United Arab Emirates.
• Sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in a relevant subject area to develop and deliver teaching programmes and learning support.
• Evidence of successful scholarly activity, including publications in academic and/or practitioner‑oriented journals, consistent with universities of high international standing.
• A record of knowledge transfer and external engagement, including networks with educational organisations and professional bodies, and participation in professional or practice-based forums.
• A strong understanding of business and management education in the context of the Middle East.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to contribute to administrative tasks at a strategic level.
• Willingness to travel internationally for programme delivery and support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a teaching and academic team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative high-quality teaching and project supervision on the MA Education Leadership in Practice programme preferably in the fields of educational leadership and management.
• Review and update course content and materials regularly in consultation with course and programme directors.
• Develop and apply innovative teaching techniques and materials that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm among students.
• Ensure course design and delivery comply with University and School quality standards and regulations.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students in response to their queries.
• Contribute to curriculum design, assessment, and moderation and maintain accurate and compliant course documentation.
• Undertake scholarly activity of international standing aligned with the School's research priorities.
• Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research publishing in academic and/or practitioner-oriented journals.
• Contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies.
• Integrate research into teaching and programme development.
• Supervise postgraduate research and projects as appropriate to level.
• Lead and develop links with external contacts and networks including educational bodies, employers and professional bodies to foster collaboration.
• Participate in public engagement activity relevant to the programmes delivered through the University of Manchester Dubai.
• Support the University’s activity and engagement across the MENA region.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer and industry engagement.
• Contribute to internal and external accreditation, compliance and quality control processes.
• Participate in academic committees and examination boards as appropriate.
• Contribute to a range of administrative tasks at a strategic level.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to apply subject knowledge to practice.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
• Support student success, retention and progression.
• Supervise student research and applied projects.

Job description

The University of Manchester Dubai is recruiting an academic to teach and supervise on the MA Education Leadership in Practice ELiP programme. The role requires delivering research-informed teaching, undertaking scholarly activity of international standing, and engaging with students and partners across the Middle East and North Africa region.

Candidates at Assistant or Associate Professor levels, with a PhD and a credible track record in educational leadership or management in the UAE, are