Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Management
Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University in London. The campus opened in January 2005 and has over 4,500 students from more than 118 nationalities. As the University continues to grow, an exciting position has arisen. We seek an enthusiastic and experienced Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Management to join the academic team.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Campus : Dubai
Grade : Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Management
Reporting to : Director, Middlesex University Dubai
Role Summary
The role will be held by an experienced academic with a strong track record of high-quality teaching and service to the University through leadership and management. This will normally be combined with a proven track record of influential research.
Job Purpose
To lead the provision of research, learning and teaching, and knowledge transfer, to the benefit of students, the School, the University and the wider community.
Main responsibilities
Learning and teaching
- Lead the development and delivery of relevant programmes
- Ensure that the curriculum is at the forefront of knowledge and reflects the latest research insights and materials
- Lead the development of innovative approaches to learning and teaching
- Coach and develop others in teaching methods and practice
- Deliver high quality teaching to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Lead initiatives to enhance student experience and outcomes
- Provide academic advice and counselling
- Supervise dissertations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Liaise closely with teaching, technical and administrative staff as appropriate to ensure a quality teaching and learning environment.
Research and knowledge transfer
- Promote the development of the Campus’s research capacity and culture
- Shape and lead major research projects and/or collaborations
- Maintain a personal research profile, including outputs, of high international standing
- Demonstrate commitment to making an impact on society, based on research and knowledge transfer
- Attract and supervise Masters students
Academic Leadership and Management
- Lead learning and teaching activities in a particular area as agreed, e.g. programme leadership
- Contribute to cross-Campus activities, such as student recruitment, induction, assessment, national and international partnerships etc
- Represent colleagues and students on Campus committees, as required
- Develop, manage and provide feedback to staff
- Manage other allocated resources efficiently
- Coach and mentor colleagues
- Undertake other activities, as required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post Title: Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Management
Essential Requirements
- Excellent academic qualifications at postgraduate level (normally a doctorate or equivalent)
- Proven ability to deliver high quality teaching across the general curriculum of one or more of the following areas:
- International Business
- Strategic Management
- Leadership
- Human Resource Management
- Evidence of competence in the fields mentioned above and a track record of research outputs, normally of high international standing, commensurate for stage of career.
- Track record of innovation in teaching and learning, reflected in design, delivery and promotion of good professional practice
- Ability to engage students and staff, and to motivate them to perform at their best
- Proven record of success in undertaking, supervising and managing research activity, including Masters supervision.
Desirable Requirements
- Track record of attracting sustained research and knowledge transfer funding
- Proven record of knowledge transfer activities- such as development and training, consultancy, advisory or project services
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education or equivalent teaching qualification
While applying, please ensure that you are using the subject line as “Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Management.”
Please share your CV with HR@mdx.ac.ae
