Part Time Operations & Supply Chain Management Faculty

Canadian University of Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE is seeking part-time faculty members in Operations & Supply Chain Management. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. from a top QS-ranked university and demonstrate effective teaching and research skills. The position involves teaching courses, maintaining academic standards, and supporting program development. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the academic growth in a dynamic environment in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Ph.D. from a top 500 QS-ranked university.
• Experience in teaching and research in Scopus-indexed journals.
• Preference for candidates with Canadian academic experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in Operations & Supply Chain Management.
• Maintain accurate student records and submit grades.
• Assist in curriculum review and new course development.

Skills

Effective teaching

Research publications

Curriculum development

Subject matter expertise

Education

Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or related field

Job description

The School of Management at Canadian University Dubai is seeking highly qualified part-time faculty members specializing in Operations & Supply Chain Management to teach and support our academic programs. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality instruction, maintain academic standards, and contribute to program development on a part-time basis, in alignment with university and UAE Ministry of Higher Education requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Academic Duties (Part-Time Load)

• Teach assigned courses in Operations & Supply Chain Management (up to 6 credit hours per semester; equivalent to 2 courses).
• Maintain accurate student records and submit grades to the Registry at midterm and final periods.
• Revise, update, and file lesson plans for each course taught, within one week of semester start.
• Deliver and update course syllabi in line with the official template.
• Recommend learning resources and course materials to enhance student learning.
• Assist in curriculum review, improvement, and new course development as needed.
• Supervise independent studies where applicable.
• Stay current with developments in the field through professional engagement.

Program and Departmental Support

• Serve as subject matter expert in Operations & Supply Chain Management.
• Support the Department Head and Program Chair in ensuring course and program alignment with university and accreditation requirements.
• Recommend curricular and resource enhancements to the Department Head.
• Report equipment and resource needs promptly.

Administrative & Community Engagement

• Attend faculty and departmental meetings when requested.
• Participate in orientation sessions, professional development workshops, and community engagement initiatives.
• Support the School’s accreditation and quality assurance activities.
• Represent the University in professional and academic forums as requested.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship (or a closely related field) from a top 500 QS-ranked university, preferably a Western-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching and research publications in highly ranked Scopus-indexed journals.
• Preference given to candidates with Canadian academic affiliation (Canadian qualifications, teaching experience at a Canadian university, or other professional linkage to Canada/North America).
• Middle East teaching experience preferred.

Commitment Required

This is a part-time teaching position requiring availability for scheduled class hours, limited office hours for student support, and attendance at designated faculty/department meetings.

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the #1 University in Dubai, and 21stin the Arab Region according to theQS Arab Region Rankings 2025.

Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many more!

With the world’s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.