Senior Faculty- Business

Westford; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Mywestford in the United Arab Emirates seeks an accomplished lecturer with a Doctoral degree in Business or Management and a minimum of five years of teaching or relevant industry experience. The role involves delivering high-quality lectures, seminars, and workshops across undergraduate and postgraduate business programmes, while continuously enhancing curricula and assessments.

You will mentor students, supervise dissertations, and contribute to accreditation and quality assurance efforts.

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctoral degree in business/management is required.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching or relevant industry experience in business disciplines.
• Experience with curriculum development and quality assurance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, and workshops across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Design, develop, and continuously enhance curricula, course materials, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Provide academic mentoring, tutoring, and counselling to students and monitor progress.
• Supervise dissertations, theses, and research activities, guiding the research process.
• Evaluate student performance via assignments, projects, examinations, and other assessments.
• Contribute to programme development, accreditation, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Lead teaching and learning best practices across the department.
• Engage with industry partners for guest lectures, internships, and projects.

Skills

Business management principles

Higher education pedagogy

Curriculum design

Industry engagement

Research and publications

Leadership and mentoring

Stakes for assessment and feedback

Learning management systems

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD/DBA) in Business or Management

Minimum 5 years teaching or industry experience

Job description

• Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, workshops, and interactive learning sessions across undergraduate and postgraduate business programmes.
• Design, develop, review, and continuously enhance curricula, course materials, lesson plans, assessments, and learning resources in line with academic standards and industry requirements.
• Apply innovative teaching methodologies, educational technologies, and student-centred learning approaches to improve engagement and learning outcomes.
• Provide academic mentoring, tutoring, and counselling to students, monitor academic progress, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student dissertations, theses, capstone projects, and research activities, providing academic guidance throughout the research process.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, presentations, projects, examinations, and other assessment methods, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Contribute to programme development, curriculum review, accreditation, and quality assurance initiatives to ensure continuous academic improvement.
• Lead the implementation of best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment across the department.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry partners to facilitate guest lectures, industry projects, internships, and collaborative initiatives.
• Participate actively in departmental and institutional committees, Open Days, student engagement activities, and other academic initiatives.
• Represent the institution through academic, professional, and industry engagement while contributing to its strategic growth and reputation.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of business management principles, contemporary business practices, and emerging industry trends.
• Strong understanding of higher education pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment strategies, and quality assurance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and continuously improve academic programmes and curricula.
• Proven ability to integrate industry knowledge into teaching and create practical, application-based learning experiences.
• Strong research capabilities with the ability to undertake scholarly activities and contribute to academic publications.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with industry partners, academic colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in learning management systems and digital teaching technologies.

Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DBA, or equivalent) in Business, Management, or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching and/or relevant industry experience in business, management, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, programme review, and academic quality assurance.
• Previous experience in faculty mentoring, academic leadership, or programme coordination will be an added advantage.

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Job Overview

• Location
• United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Offered Salary
• TBD
• Experience
• Qualification
• Doctorate