Programme Director Position in MSc Global Supply Chain Management and Procurement

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR POSITION IN MSc GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & PROCUREMENT SKEMA | AT HOME WORLDWIDE

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Job charasteristics :

Type of contract : Permanent contract, full time contract

Taking office : From September 2025

Localisation : SKEMA BUSINESS SCHOOL Dubaï

SKEMA Business School (https://www.skema.edu/) and the SKEMA Centre for Analytics and Management Science | SKEMA BUSINESS SCHOOL for a position of Programme Director of the MSc Global Supply Chain Management and Procurement. The successful candidate will collaborate with world-leading faculty, programmes, and other relevant internal and external stakeholders to manage successfully the programme The position is permanent with a full-time contract. Salary and conditions are competitive, in line with international standards. SKEMA Business School offers publication bonuses for peer-reviewed publications. The language of work and teaching is English. Knowledge of French is not required and is not a criterion for selection. SKEMA Business School offers support in learning French.

Qualifications must include :

• Relevant professional experience in supply chain management or related fields
• A doctoral degree in management would be a plus
• Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills
• Ability to sustainably develop and implement programme strategies
• Demonstrate consistent ability to produce intellectual contributions in the field aimedat the business community
• Commitment to service and/or outreach activities

Expectations :

• Manage the programme on a day-to-day basis
• Contribute to developing and managing the curriculum
• Participate in the students’ selection process
• Identify, recruit and manage external lecturers, in collaboration with AcademicManagement
• Contribute to the strategy, visibility and reputation of the programme
• Develop partnerships with top firms, in collaboration with Corporate Relations
• Contribute to positioning the programme in international rankings and to ensureglobal compliance with relevant quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Participate to enhance students’ employability among most prestigious organizationsin the luxury sector
• Deliver courses in the field of specialisation
• Be a good academic citizen / commit to the life of the institution
• Connect internationally and create an international community based on SKEMA footprint

Applications should include:

• A letter of application stating why you are interested in SKEMA Business School
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of intellectual contributions (1-2 writing samples or reference to publishedarticles, working papers, reports, etc.)
• Statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy (please list courses you havetaught or would prefer to teach)
• Any additional document that the applicant may consider as relevant

The application should be submitted in English and sent by email to recruitmentfaculty2025@skema.edu, with the following subject : “application position in MSc Global Supply Chain - DUBAI”.

Applications will be reviewed until March 31st, 2025 or until the position is filled.

Clarification questions can be directed to recruitmentfaculty2025@skema.edu

Please note that SKEMA is an equal opportunity employer, which values all types of diversity, and encourages applications of candidates from all backgrounds.

ABOUT SKEMA BUSINESS SCHOOL

With 11,000 students of 130 nationalities and 60,000 alumni in 145 countries, SKEMA Business School is a global school that trains and educates the talents that 21st-century business requires through its research, its 70 teaching programs, and its international multi-site structure. The school currently has campuses in France (Lille, Sophia Antipolis, Paris), China (Suzhou and Nanjing), the United States (Raleigh), Brazil (Belo Horizonte), UAE (Dubai) and South Africa (Stellenbosch). The school is also developing an Innovation Center in AI (Canada), one of the world's major AI hubs. SKEMA’s Faculty comprises more than 190 Professors, organized by Academy – Globalization, Innovation, Transformation, and Digitalization – and Research Centers. SKEMA is multi-accredited - EQUIS, AACSB, EFMD EMBA Accredited. Its programs are recognized in France (Visa, ‘Licence Degree’, Master Degree, RNCP, CGE label), as well as in the United States (Licensing), Brazil (Certificação), and China (Ministry of Education). Member of the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles (CGE). Member of the Conférence des Directeurs d’Ecoles Françaises de Management (CDEFM).

For further information: https://www.skema.edu/

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

This MSc is a full-time programme with eight months of courses followed by work experience or a research project. The QS 2024 ranking placed this MSc 16th worldwide and 9th among the European schools represented.

The MITx MicroMasters® Program in SCM from MIT CTL consists of five online courses that cover the fundamentals of supply chain management. These asynchronous online courses delivered by MIT CTL instructors will be augmented by synchronous instruction taught by professors at SKEMA.

The SKEMA MSc programme is comprised of four courses over the academic year: sustainability, new technologies (blockchain, big data, AI), market volatility, and soft skills (leadership, negotiation, communication). Skema has also successfully recruited 21 international C-Level industry experts who teach within the program and share their experiences with the class.

The programme uses new teaching approaches to improve especially the soft skills of our students to become future leaders. One of such courses is delivered by an acting training company that also teaches Executives at large international corporations and at Harvard, Insead and LBS.

More information about the programme MSc Global Supply Chain Management & Procurement | SKEMA BUSINESS SCHOOL

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

SKEMA has chosen Dubaï as its base in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Situated at the intersection of the East and the West, Dubai is ranked third globally for talent flows by the Harvard Business Review. A cosmopolitan, forward-thinking city, it is home to 90% expatriates and 30% international students.

SKEMA's Dubai campus is more than merely a place of learning; it is a centre of academic excellence where students from across the world meet, exchange ideas, and grow together.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), which hosts SKEMA's campus, is not only a world-renowned financial centre, but also home to prestigious academic institutions. This prominent academic proximity enables the school to strengthen its international network and offer its students unique opportunities for collaboration and learning. Dubai's spirit of initiative and innovation can be felt everywhere, making it the 'city of possibilities'.

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