Assistant Professor in Management - Dubai Campus

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تفاصيل الوظيفة

Due to the continued expansion of student numbers on our Dubai Campus we are
looking for highly motivated and qualified academics to join us at an exciting
time in our growth. Applicants must have a Doctoral qualification and
experience of teaching and course management. This is a Teaching and
Scholarship role.
It is an exciting time to be joining Edinburgh Business School Dubai as we
have ambitious plans across all our campuses. We are seeking to recruit
enthusiastic academics with experience of teaching and evidence of their
scholarship activities.
Successful candidates will be expected to build their research and scholarship
over time and showcase innovative teaching pedagogies. Successful candidates
will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Edinburgh
and Malaysia campuses to deliver high-quality learning and teaching, to
contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students,
and to develop external engagement endeavours in association with the Academic
Schools in Edinburgh, Dubai, and Malaysia. Membership of the HEA is also a
mandatory requirement to reflect the importance of learning and teaching in
our School.


Edinburgh Business School (EBS) Dubai is the largest of five Schools in Dubai,
and home to ‎1,600 students. We have staff across three campuses and deliver
undergraduate and postgraduate taught and research degrees across a wide range
of discipline areas. We also deliver one of the largest online MBA programmes
as well as several specialist MSc programmes through a network of Approved
Learning Partners. We have a vibrant research culture and an increasing
portfolio of research funding across the School's four research centres in
Employment Work and Professions, Logistics and Sustainability, Networks and
Enterprise Excellence and Social and Economic Data Analytics, and University
Global Research Initiatives .
Our research groups are actively involved in teaching, research, and
consultancy activities across our three campus locations. Our team has a
strong commitment to our communities, offering a full range of programmes
leading to the awards of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, and Master
of Arts. Our Incubator Centre and diverse professional body and business
partnerships confirm our commitment to Dubai's vibrant business culture, UAE
national priorities Strategy and regional start-up eco-system.
The successful candidate will be an experienced lecturer in the field of
Management at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels and will ideally have a
professional accreditation. They will be able to evidence how they have
developed research-rich teaching and integrate professional practice into the
classroom. You must be experienced in teaching in the following areas:
* General Management courses
Corporate Strategy
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Preference will also be given to those candidates who have experience of
working in a UK HE institution with a sound understanding of quality assurance
processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The role will be based at the University's campus in Dubai. Programmes will be
delivered in English and so fluency in English is essential. An induction
programme will be delivered to all new academic staff on Heriot-Watt's
standards and values, and to give practical experience on preparation,
delivery, and assessment of teaching.
* Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes. Support colleagues in Edinburgh Business School and other Schools at Heriot-Watt University in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of HWU's aims.
* Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programmes. Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University. Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers. Support the accreditation processes of professional bodies.
* Mentor and supervise students, including PhD students, providing effective, well documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative. Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support. Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU.
* Develop the level of subject expertise in line with the latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods.
* Build and conduct research in one or more of the School's research areas at internationally competitive levels.
* Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues in the UK, at other campuses, and with external networks both for the exchange of information, to share learning, and to form relationships for future collaboration.
* Undertake a proactive role in promoting and marketing the University, ensuring the effective recruitment of students and the achievement of recruitment targets. Play a full role in Open Days and other student recruitment events.
* Undertake leadership and administrative tasks associated with programme planning, preparation for examination boards and progression boards, etc, as instructed. Participate in relevant committees. Associate Professors will be expected to undertake additional leadership and management responsibilities.
Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff
development activities.
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Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder
may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the
grading of the post and its general responsibilities. Activities may be
subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and
requirements evolve.

Essential Qualifications:
* PhD or equivalent in appropriate discipline
* Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level
* Experience of reviewing and updating teaching materials
* Clear communicator with good presentation skills, explaining concepts well
* Proven track record of research
Experience of working in the UK HE sector
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Desirable Qualifications:
* Member of an appropriate professional body
* Teaching qualification or in the process of obtaining one
* Experience of maintaining and developing new links with the industry
* Experience of academic leadership (course and programme leadership, curriculum development)
* Research supervision experience
Successful completion of funded research and/or funded knowledge exchange
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Special Factors: Enjoys being part of campus, developing the role as the
campus grows, willingness to travel overseas if required and willing to take a
'hands-on' approach from the outset.

At Heriot-Watt we understand that being diverse makes us better which is why
we support a culture of respect and equal opportunity, and value diversity at
the heart of what we do. We want to increase the diversity of our workplace to
underpin a dynamic and creative environment.
Heriot-Watt University Dubai is CAA Licensed; therefore, successful
candidates will need to provide terminal degrees attested from a UAE
institution accredited by CAA. Degrees which are not from a UAE Institution
will need to have MoE equivalency. The successful candidate is responsible for
getting their degree attestations done within the first ‎6 months of joining.

At Heriot-Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect
our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success
through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world
impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community
and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.
Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring
your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be
applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a
platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in
balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global
community.
The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labour and
Immigration formalities.

ملخص الوظيفة

  • المُعلن : Heriot Watt University
  • تاريخ الإعلان : 07/10/2023
  • نوع العمل : -
  • مستوى الخبرة : -
  • المستوى التعليمي : -
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