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Assistant/Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship/Innovation

Employer
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Closing date
22 Aug 2020

Job Description

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), established in 1976 as a federal institution with a focus on intellect, culture, and science, is the oldest and leading university in the UAE. Known for its pioneering spirit, it is one of the top universities in the region, and has a vast and influential alumni network of more than 65.000 graduates.

The “UAEU aims to be an innovative, socially-conscious university which will generate a community of future leaders by encouraging collaborative research, providing a learner-centric educational experience and cultivating a spirit of entrepreneurship.” (mission statement). With the vision of “Advancing Knowledge, Serving Society, and Developing Future Leaders.” In line with this mission and vision, the College of Business and Economics (CBE), AACSB accredited since 2000, redefined its strategy, accordingly, reflecting its ambition to «be, from a business angle, a catalyst for technologically-driven innovation in relation with the digital economy and the 4IR», and focusing on

  • leadership, managerial, business and economic challenges in relation with the 4IR, the digital economy, technologically-driven innovation, and induced business-model innovation;
  • accelerated development of graduate education; and
  • strengthening corporate relations and internationalisation.

As part of this strategy, the CBE is now recruiting two Assistant / Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship / Innovation.

The position

The ideal candidates will have a primary research and teaching interest in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, with a special focus on technology-driven innovation. The position entails teaching at undergraduate and graduate level, strong engagement with practice, the business community, and start-ups.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The appointed candidate will be expected to:

  1. Develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in entrepreneurship and innovation;
  2. Engage in innovative and technology-based approaches to learning and teaching;
  3. Publish high quality research in leading internationally recognized journals;
  4. Participate in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and/or dissertations;
  5. Contribute to the incubator and start-up ecosystem at the University and the UAE;
  6. Engage in industry cooperation and with the business community and entrepreneurs;
  7. Participate in committees at the departmental, college and/or university levels as assigned;
  8. Actively engage in promoting the growth of the UAE University.

Minimum Qualification

  • A PhD in Business, Entrepreneurship or Innovation from an internationally recognized university;
  • A research record with emphasis on the digital economy; and demonstrated ability to publish in leading international journals;
  • Strong commitment to excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and outcome assessment;
  • Experience in teaching entrepreneurship and/or innovation at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
  • Experience in cooperating with the business community entrepreneurs, and start-ups;
  • Open to cross-disciplinary cooperation in research, teaching and (program) development.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English; and
  • Very good interpersonal skills; team player.

Preferred Qualification

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/search.jsp The application package should include a cover letter indicating how you meet the selection criteria, a detailed resume, teaching philosophy, courses taught, professional designations/expertise in marketing, and a brief description of current/future research activities. English is the language of instructions and communication in the CBE.

The review of applications will begin on March 10, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.

To ensure that your application is considered, please, apply before the application review date is advised.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience

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 instructor 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.

Division College of Bsns & Economics-(CBE)

Department Innovation,Tech. & Entr. -(CBE)

Job Close Date open until filled

Job Category Academic - Faculty

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