Assistant or Associate Professor in Strategic Management

Job description / Role

Job Description
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Strategic Management within the College of Business and Economics (CBE). The CBE is accredited by AACSB since 2000. Candidates are expected to have:

- A strong commitment to teaching excellence and using pedagogical methods that emphasize practical applications at both the undergraduate and graduate levels,
- A demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise that will result in publishing his/her research findings in reputed refereed journals
- The ability to actively engage in promoting the growth of the Business Administration program and College of Business and Economics (CBE) at the UAEU.

A generous benefits package is offered to successful applicants, which includes a competitive tax-free salary that is determined according to rank and experience, yearly round-trip air tickets for the faculty member and his/her family (spouse and up to three children), tuition support for children's schooling, a one-time settling-in allowance, free housing accommodation, free health care insurance, paid holidays and summer vacation, and an end-of-contract gratuity. The University also offers an engaging research environment and provides opportunities for financial support for research. Research funding can also be sought from national foundations in the UAE.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or a doctorate degree in Strategic Management, or in a related field, preferably from an AACSB-accredited school. Candidates should also have research experience in the area of strategic management and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate strategic management courses.

Preferred Qualification
Research and industry experience in Strategic Management

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. Candidates must be active researchers and have a strong record of scholarly excellence. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or a doctorate in strategic management, a thorough knowledge of strategic management theory and practice, and a commitment to applied research. Faculty members are expected to advise students; provide service to the university, college, department, and community; and conduct research and publish in their fields.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.