Entrepreneurship Educator & Innovation Leader

Canadian University Dubai; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian University Dubai invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Entrepreneurship starting Spring Semester 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, engage in high quality research and support academic leadership within the Department.

The role requires a strong commitment to advancing entrepreneurial education, applied innovation and practice based learning within a diverse and growing academic environment.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or a closely related discipline from a QS Top 500 and internationally accredited institution.
• Minimum relevant academic experience with strong teaching performance at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• A record of research activity demonstrated through publications in reputable peer reviewed Scopus indexed journals.
• Experience in academic administration, programme development, committee participation, or similar leadership roles.
• Evidence of integrating entrepreneurship practice, innovation methods, and applied learning in teaching and supervision.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours per regular semester at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including courses within Entrepreneurship and related areas
• Supervise student projects, independent studies, and research, and provide academic mentoring
• Engage in ongoing research and scholarship aligned with entrepreneurship, innovation, and venture development with an expectation of producing at least two publications per year in reputable peer reviewed outlets preferably Q1 or Q2 Scopus indexed
• Contribute to curriculum review, programme development, and the enhancement of entrepreneurship related courses
• Support departmental and school level initiatives including accreditation, quality assurance, and strategic projects
• Pursue externally funded research, industry collaboration or community based initiatives related to entrepreneurship and innovation
• Participate in university service including committees, student engagement activities, professional development events, and community outreach
• Represent the School and University in professional, academic, and industry forums as required

Skills

Fluency in English

Teaching

Research

Education

Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or closely related discipline

Job description

Canadian University Dubai invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Entrepreneurship starting Spring Semester 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, engage in high quality research and support academic leadership within the Department.

The role requires a strong commitment to advancing entrepreneurial education, applied innovation and practice based learning within a diverse and growing academic environment.