Associate Professor in Operations Management

Job Description

The College of Business at the Australian University (AU) invites applications
for faculty positions at the level of Associate Professor in the area of
Operations Management with focus on Supply Chain Management, Production
Operation Management, or Engineering Management. Successful candidates
should have demonstrated teaching and research abilities in the related
fields.
AU is one of Kuwait's leading academic institutions that offer learning
opportunities in the disciplines of Aviation, Business and Engineering. AU is
committed to becoming a pioneer in providing analytical and hands-on skills
for its students that are current with the labor market needs. AU focuses on
innovative teaching and learning methodologies that in turn reflect on
students' thinking approach towards problem solving and project-based learning
in many of the offered disciplines. Furthermore, AU advocates the building of
a sustainable research and development environment dedicated to contributing
to the society and economic development aligned with the New Kuwait ‎2035
vision.
Successful candidate joining AU can expect a career nourishing experience
where career paths are defined, employee recognition and engagement are utmost
and professional development opportunities are specified and executed. For all
of these reasons and more AU is recognized and accredited by the Investors In
People organization, which is a mark in high performance in organizational
people management.
AU is dedicated to attracting the highest caliber faculty from across the
world to continue offering a multicultural experience for our students,
faculty and staff.
To this end, AU seeks experienced faculty members that are keen to be part of
this dynamic institution that matches the abovementioned academic rank to join
the College of Business - Management Department commencing 20th August
‎2023. At this stage, priority will be given to candidates ' specialty with a
strong record of undergraduate and graduate education, a nationally and
internationally recognized research record and a strong vision for
multidisciplinary research related to Business Management and closely related
fields. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled.
Preference will be given to the candidates who will combine excellence in
teaching with a demonstrated capacity to conduct interdisciplinary research
that will expand and complement our current research program.

Skills

Essential Qualifications and Experience:
* A Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in a related discipline from an accredited institution is required.
* Preference will be given to candidates graduated from and/or served previously in preeminent institutions of higher education;
* Excellent teaching and curriculum development experience;
* Industry exposure through research, consultancy, or professional activities;
* Strong record of scholarly publication, an ability to attract and sustain externally sponsored research funding;
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; and
* The ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
You are kindly requested to attach the following documents along with your
application:
* A cover letter summarizing teaching and research experience;
* A copy of an updated CV, including nationality, date of birth (for visa purposes);
* A statement of teaching vision;
* A statement of research vision; and
* The names of three referees, one of which should be an academic supervisor (if possible).
More about AU: Programs at AU lead to diploma and bachelor degrees in a
number of engineering, aviation, and business disciplines. The language of
instruction is English. AU programs are delivered in cooperation with
internationally recognized universities and are accredited both locally and
internationally.
AU has a strategic partnership with Central Queensland University (CQU)
Australia. Additionally, all the programs offered by the College of Business
are accredited by the American Accreditation Council for Business Schools and
Programs (ACBSP). The engineering programs are accredited by Engineers
Australia whereas our Aviation programs are accredited by EASA as an
international body and many other local Aviation regulators. Furthermore, our
English Language Department is accredited by EAQUALS for its commitment to
excellence in English language education.

Job Details

Job Location
Al Kuwait, Kuwait
Job Role
Teaching and Academics
Employment Status
Full time
Employment Type
Employee

Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Mid Career
Degree
Doctorate