Assistant Professor - Management

Job Summary

Our client, a prestigious university based in Dubai, is seeking a dynamic, highly qualified, and student-focused Assistant Professor of Management. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Business Management or a closely related field, along with a proven track record of teaching excellence within the UAE higher education landscape. This role requires an academic capable of delivering high-quality education across diverse management and marketing modules, with a specific emphasis on data-driven operations. The candidate must be skilled at mentoring student research and publishing high-impact scholarly work. Job responsibilities Teaching and Learning Deliver engaging, student-centered undergraduate and postgraduate lectures across a broad spectrum of management courses, including: Project Management & Operations Management Business Analytics Business Strategy Management Analytics and Data Visualisation Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Business International Business & Management in a Global Context Human Resource Management (HRM) Organizational Psychology and Leadership Introduction to Marketing Design, update, and evaluate curriculum materials, syllabi, assessments, and lesson plans in alignment with CAA standards. Integrate hands-on process simulation software and advanced spreadsheet modeling into the Operations Management and Business Analytics curricula to bridge theoretical frameworks with real-world practical applications. Student Research & Dissertation Support Serve as a primary advisor and mentor to undergraduate and postgraduate students during their Dissertation and capstone projects. Guide students through the research process, including thesis formulation, quantitative/qualitative data analysis, and academic writing. Support and supervise data-driven or simulation-based dissertations, ensuring students can effectively leverage analytics and modeling software in their research. Research and Scholarship Maintain an active research agenda by publishing articles in peer-reviewed, high-impact journals indexed in Scopus or ABDC. Actively seek internal and external research grants and participate in local and international academic conferences. Service and Institutional Compliance Engage in university committees, accreditation activities, curriculum development workshops, and student recruitment events. Ensure all teaching practices comply with institutional policies and Ministry of Education frameworks. Job requirements

Education

UAE Equivalency: Must possess a valid UAE Recognition Certificate / Degree Equivalency issued by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE).

Experience

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of full-time teaching experience specifically within UAE universities or HEIs. Residency: Must currently be located in the UAE with a valid residency visa or the ability to transition smoothly.

Desired Candidate Profile

Must possess a PhD in Business Management or a closely related field. Must possess a valid UAE Recognition Certificate / Degree Equivalency issued by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE). Minimum of 3 to 5 years of full-time teaching experience specifically within UAE universities or HEIs. Must currently be located in the UAE with a valid residency visa or the ability to transition smoothly.