Operations & Analytics: Assistant Professor (Dubai Campus)

Heriot-Watt University; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 243,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Operations and Analytics. The role combines teaching, course management, and research across activities in operations management, data analytics, and related areas.

You will collaborate with Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses to deliver high-quality programmes and engage with industry partners. Successful candidates will hold a doctoral qualification, be active researchers, and participate in CPD and professional

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in the relevant discipline.
• Fellowship of HEA (required).
• Fluent (verbal and written) in English.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate level is essential.
• Strong research publication record and links to industry are expected.
• Experience with analytics applications to business contexts.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and assessment on academic programmes across operations and analytics.
• Contribute to curriculum design, delivery quality, and assessment approaches.
• Mentor and supervise students, including PhD candidates, with timely feedback.
• Develop subject expertise aligned with current research trends.
• Build and maintain links with business and external organisations.
• Collaborate with UK and international campuses to deliver programmes.
• Promote the university and participate in recruitment activities.
• Lead or contribute to committees and programme planning activities.
• Engage in CPD and staff development as part of career progression.
• Support external engagement and knowledge exchange activities.

Skills

Analytical application to business

Fluent English

VLE proficiency

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Research-informed teaching

Independent and collaborative research

Education

PhD or equivalent

Fellowship of HEA

Job description

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Operations and Analytics. The role combines teaching, course management, and research across activities in operations management, data analytics, and related areas.

You will collaborate with Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses to deliver high-quality programmes and engage with industry partners. Successful candidates will hold a doctoral qualification, be active researchers, and participate in CPD and professional