Assistant Professor in Analytics Dubai Campus

DescriptionRole: Assistant Professor in AnalyticsContract Type: Teaching & ScholarshipGrade: 7Starting Salary: AED 21800 - 26000 Monthly all Incl (Depending on Experience)School: Edinburgh Business School (EBS)FTE and working pattern: 1FTE Full time - 35 hrs per weekLocation: Dubai CampusWHO WE AREEdinburgh Business School (EBS) is part of the School of Social Sciences and is the largest of five Schools in Heriot-Watt University Dubai. With staff across three campuses we deliver undergraduate postgraduate taught and research degrees across a wide range of disciplines. We are a global University and this is reflected in the way that we manage programmes and courses. 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 are looking for highly motivated and qualified academics to join us to support our continued expansion of student numbers on our Dubai Campus. We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Analytics to join us on 01st September 2026; applicants must have a Doctoral qualification and experience of teaching and course management.WHO WERE LOOKING FORUnderstand and embrace the value of accessible practice-oriented learning and research.Pursue excellence both individually and collectively.Know the value of collaboration.Embrace our inclusive global community.Are passionate about making a difference.Successful candidates will be expected to develop their research and scholarship progressively and demonstrate innovative approaches to teaching. They will also be required to build strong collaborative links with colleagues across the Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses to ensure high-quality learning and addition they will contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our programmes and support external engagement activities in partnership with the Academic Schools in Edinburgh Dubai and Malaysia. Given the Schools commitment to excellent teaching membership of the HEA is a mandatory requirement.The successful candidate will be an experienced lecturer in the field of Business Analytics at undergraduate and / or postgraduate levels and will ideally have a professional accreditation relevant to the field. Experience in delivery of courses in Network Analysis will also be an advantage. They will be able to evidence how they have developed research-informed teaching and integrate professional practice into the classroom. They should be experienced in teaching in the following:Big Data AnalyticsData Analytics and ConsultancyBusiness AnalyticsPreference will also be given to candidates who have experience of working in a UK HE institution with a sound understanding of quality assurance processes. While the role will be based at the Universitys campus in Dubai programmes are delivered in English and so fluency in English is essential.WHAT WE PROVIDEAt EBS our pursuit of fairness and inclusivity makes us a destination of choice for academic talent. Our global network engaged community receptive leadership and flexible management allow our people to thrive. We freely foster ambition. We are agile and open-minded. We listen and we adapt. Through opportunities support resources and recognition we strive to ensure that every member of staff feels a genuine sense of fulfilment belonging and potential. Our collaborative efforts are geared towards our fundamental purpose and drive: at EBS we make a difference. And we are committed to supporting our people every step of the way.Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus was first established in 2005. Home to nearly 4000 students and over 200 staff it is the largest and most successful international campus in Dubai and has received a 5-star rating from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in each successive year since the ratings schemes 2024 all our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes were approved by CAA.About our Dubai CampusFollowing the continued growth of student numbers and our campus extension we are delighted to be expanding the academic team at our Edinburgh Business School Dubai Campus with a number of new roles. We are looking for academics seeking a new challenge and who are passionate about delivering high-quality accessible practice-oriented education and research that promotes responsible business.Edinburgh Business School (EBS) Dubai is the largest of five Schools in Dubai. We are organised into four Departments and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate taught and research degrees across a wide range of discipline areas. We are a global University and this is reflected in the way that we manage our programmes and courses. We are currently expanding our Executive Education provision to organisations throughout region.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 a