Role: Assistant Professor in Management
Contract Type: Teaching & Research
Grade: 7 or 8 (Depending on Experience)
School: Edinburgh Business School (EBS)
FTE and working pattern: 1FTE Full time 35 hrs per week
Location: Dubai Campus
HeriotWatt's Edinburgh Business School (EBS) is a global leader in accessible, practice-oriented business education and research. With campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia, we inspire a diverse community of students. We partner with businesses and governments to translate knowledge into practice and deliver solutions for societal challenges.
Our research spans logistics, supply chain management, decarbonization, inclusive workplaces, and sustainable capitalism, connecting disciplines to address pressing issues.
We foster a community of collaboration, ambition, and innovation, aiming to transform lives and organizations through education and research. Our focus is on relevance, lifelong skills, and impactful outcomes, leveraging our research community, partnerships, and talented staff to make a global difference.
We seek faculty who value accessible, practice-oriented learning and research, pursue excellence, embrace collaboration, are inclusive, and passionate about making a difference.
Our commitment to fairness and inclusivity makes us a preferred employer. We support our staff with resources, recognition, and opportunities for growth, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. Our Dubai campus, established in 2005, is the largest in Dubai, with a high rating from KHDA and program approvals from CAA.
As student numbers grow, we are expanding our academic team. We deliver undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across various disciplines, with a strong emphasis on research, industry links, and regional development.
We are looking for motivated academics with a Doctoral qualification, teaching, research, and course management experience. Candidates should have published in high-quality journals, be committed to research, and develop links across campuses to enhance teaching and external engagement. Membership of the HEA is mandatory.
The ideal candidate will have experience in management courses and demonstrate research-rich teaching and professional practice integration.
Teaching areas include:
Preference for UK HE experience and understanding of quality assurance processes.
The role begins on 25th August 2025. We offer induction, support for relocation, CPD, and a collaborative environment.
Activities may evolve over time.
Education & Qualifications: PhD or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
Experience: Undergraduate teaching, updating materials, research publications, supervision, funded projects, UK HE experience.
Skills & Knowledge: Fluent English, VLE skills, applying research to teaching, developing research portfolios, teamwork.
Teaching Experience: Course assessment development, engaging pedagogy, industry connection, analytics application.
Qualifications: HEA Fellowship, professional memberships.
Experience: Postgraduate teaching, industry links, academic leadership, online materials, accreditation participation.
Teaching: Global teams, new course and program development.
Founded in 1821, HeriotWatt is renowned for teaching, research, and enterprise, with campuses in Scotland, Dubai, and Malaysia. We foster innovation, leadership, and career readiness, with values of Belong, Collaborate, Inspire, and Celebrate.
We are committed to creating a supportive environment where staff and students can excel, and where research delivers real-world impact. Our international community and diverse programs reflect our global outlook.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV via our online system. Successful candidates must provide degree attestations from a CAA-accredited UAE institution or MoE equivalency within six months. The appointment is conditional on completing all formalities.
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