Assistant Professor in Marketing Dubai Campus

DescriptionRole: Assistant Professor in MarketingContract Type: Teaching & ResearchGrade: 7 or 8 (Depending on Experience)School: Edinburgh Business School (EBS)FTE and working pattern: 1FTE Full time 35 hrs per weekLocation: Dubai CampusWHO WE AREHeriotWatt Edinburgh Business School (EBS) is a global leader in high‑quality accessible practice‑oriented business education and research. With campuses in the United Kingdom, Dubai and Malaysia we inspire and empower a diverse and inclusive community of students. We partner with businesses and governments to translate knowledge into practice and deliver innovative solutions that improve the world. Our industry‑leading research projects in logistics supply chain management, industrial decarbonisation, inclusive workplaces and sustainable capitalism connect across disciplines to address society’s most pressing challenges.At EBS we are practical, engaged, connected and inspired. We foster a community that nurtures collaboration and ambition and we aim to transform lives and organisations through our innovative approach to education and research. We pursue excellence through relevance, providing transformative lifelong skills and outcomes for our students. We leverage our vibrant research community, our strategic partnerships and our talented network of faculty and staff to make a difference and create lasting global change.WHO WERE LOOKING FORAt Edinburgh Business School we envision a future where our contributions improve the world and leave a meaningful legacy for generations to come. We are eager to welcome faculty and staff who will help us forge the future through groundbreaking research, innovative pedagogy and dynamic professional services. We are looking for colleagues who:Understand 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.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.HeriotWatt 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 rating schemes introduction. In 2024 all our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes were approved by CAA.About our Dubai CampusFollowing the continued growth of student numbers and our imminent 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 the 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 awards of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science and Master of Incubator Centre and diverse professional bodies and business partnerships confirm our commitment to Dubai’s vibrant business culture, UAE national priorities, strategy and regional startup ecosystem.Job DescriptionDue to the continued expansion of student numbers on our Dubai Campus we are looking for highly motivated and qualified academics to join us at an exciting time in our growth. Applicants must have a Doctoral qualification and experience of teaching, research and course management.Successful candidates will be expected to have published their research in high‑quality journals and be committed to building their research profile. Successful candidates will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses to delive