Role: Assistant Professor in Analytics
Contract Type: Teaching & Scholarship
Grade: 7
Starting Salary: AED 21,800 - 26,000 Monthly all Incl (Depending on Experience)
School: Edinburgh Business School (EBS)
FTE and working pattern: 1FTE, Full time - 35 hrs per week
Location: Dubai Campus
WHO WE ARE
Edinburgh 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 WE’RE LOOKING FOR
At 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.
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 teaching. In 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 School’s 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 Analytics
- Data Analytics and Consultancy
- Business Analytics
Preference 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 University's campus in Dubai, programmes are delivered in English and so fluency in English is essential.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
At 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 4,000 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 scheme’s introduction. In 2024 all our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes were approved by CAA.
About our Dubai Campus
Following 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 awards of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, and Master of Arts. Our Incubator Centre and diverse professional body and business partnerships confirm our commitment to Dubai’s vibrant business culture, UAE national priorities Strategy and regional start-up eco-system.
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 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.
- Undertake leadership and administrative tasks associated with programme planning, preparation for examination boards and progression boards, etc, as instructed. Participate in relevant committees.
- Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post and its general responsibilities. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.
Education Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria
- PhD or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
- Fellowship of HEA
- Teaching experience in Analytics 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
- Research supervision experience
- Successful completion of Scholarship projects and outputs
- 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
- 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 application of analytics to business scenarios
Desirable Criteria
- 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 working in Global Teaching Teams
- Evidence of Successful new course development
- Experience in new programme development
About the University
With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and professionally relevant, leading-edge research and enterprise, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry.
We are a vibrant, forward-looking university, well known for the quality of our degrees, with employers actively seeking out our graduates. Heriot-Watt is also Scotland’s international university with an unsurpassed international in-country presence. We deliver degree programmes to circa 30,000 students in 143 countries worldwide, have a further overseas campus in Dubai and boast the most significant international student cohort in Scotland.
At Heriot-Watt we’ve created an environment that nurtures innovation and leadership - where our researchers, teachers, staff and students can realise their potential and develop their ambitions.
We are proud of our collegiate atmosphere and integrated teaching and research approach which has helped to build a community of committed academics and highly motivated students. Our focus on careers delivers results and we’ve an excellent reputation for graduate employability.
In addition to the Edinburgh campus, we currently have campuses in the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and Malaysia. For all our campuses we aim to provide stimulating, supportive environments conducive to effective learning and research, where staff and students can excel. At Heriot-Watt, we have an established set of values that help us to nurture innovation and leadership and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities. Our values describe our deeply held beliefs and our community spirit. They characterise not only how we are as a higher education institution but also frame how we want to be.
Our values are:
- Belong
- Collaborate
- Inspire
- Celebrate
As a learning, living, and working institution, we use our values as the building blocks of how we go about doing our work and how we each conduct ourselves as members of Heriot-Watt University. They represent what binds us together as a university community and help us to become the best at what we do. For full details on our university, please view our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/about.htm
‘How to Apply’
Interested applicants must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system a Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post and an updated CV.
This appointment will commence on September 1st 2026.
For any informal queries regarding this role, please contact Ross Curran (Ross.Curran@hw.ac.uk) in the first instance.
At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.
Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
Learn more about our benefits here: Our Dubai Campus - Heriot-Watt University (hw.ac.uk)
Heriot-Watt University Dubai is (Commission for Academic Accreditation) CAA Licensed; therefore, successful candidates will need to either provide terminal degrees attested from a UAE institution accredited by the CAA or if the degree is not from a UAE Institution, the candidate will need to have MoE (Ministry of Education) Equivalency. More info on attestation can be found here on the MoE website. The candidate is responsible for getting their degree attestations done and these should be completed within six months of joining.
The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labour and Immigration formalities.