Assistant Professor in Marketing

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management), Master of Science
Nationality: Any Nationality
Vacancy: 1 Vacancy
Role: Assistant Professor in Marketing
Contract Type: Teaching & Research
Grade: 7 or 8 (Depending on Experience)
School: Edinburgh Business School (EBS)
FTE and working pattern: 1FTE, Full time - 35 hrs per week
Location: Dubai Campus

Due 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. They will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses to deliver high-quality learning and teaching, contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students, and develop external engagement endeavours in association with the Academic Schools in Edinburgh, Dubai, and Malaysia. Membership of the HEA is also a mandatory requirement to reflect the importance of learning and teaching in our School.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in digital marketing, with expertise in the practice of digital marketing. They will be able to evidence how they have developed research-rich teaching and integrate professional practice into the classroom. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake supervision of research projects at all levels of study.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes. Support colleagues in Edinburgh Business School and other Schools at Heriot-Watt University in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of HWU's aims.
Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programmes. Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University. Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers. Support the accreditation processes of professional bodies.
Mentor and supervise students, including PhD students, providing effective, well documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative. Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support. Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU.
Develop the level of subject expertise in line with the latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods.
Build and conduct research in one or more of the School's research areas at internationally competitive levels.
Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector.
Work collaboratively with colleagues in the UK, at other campuses, and with external networks both for the exchange of information, to share learning, and to form relationships for future collaboration.
Undertake a proactive role in promoting and marketing the University, ensuring the effective recruitment of students and the achievement of recruitment targets. Play a full role in Open Days and other student recruitment events.
Education & Qualifications
PhD or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
Experience
Teaching experience at undergraduate level
Experience of reviewing and updating teaching materials
Clear communicator with good presentation skills and the ability to explain concepts well
Proven track record of research publications in high-quality journals
Successful completion of funded research and/or knowledge exchange projects
Experience of working in the UK Higher Education sector
Fluent in verbal and written English
Skilled in the use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)
Ability to apply research knowledge to teaching materials and methods
Willingness and potential to develop an independent or collaborative research portfolio
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Areas of Teaching Experience
Ability to develop and design effective course assessments
Experience of engaging students through effective pedagogy
Track record of connecting course content with industry
Demonstrated expertise in applying analytics to business scenarios
Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Member of an appropriate professional body
Teaching experience at postgraduate level
Experience of maintaining and developing links with industry
Experience of academic leadership (e.g., course/programme leadership, curriculum development)
Experience of developing materials for online programmes
Participation in Business School accreditations
Experience of working with global teaching teams
Evidence of successful new course development
Experience in new programme development
Company Industry
Education
Training
Teaching
Department / Functional Area
Marketing
Brand Management
Marketing Research
Digital Marketing
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