Successful candidates will be expected to build their research and scholarship over time and showcase innovative teaching pedagogies. Successful candidates will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses to deliver high-quality learning and teaching, to contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students, and to 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 successful candidate will be an experienced lecturer in the field of Marketing at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels and will ideally have a professional accreditation such as CIM. They will be able to evidence how they have developed research-rich teaching and integrate professional practice into the classroom. You must be experienced in teaching in the following areas:
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing Analytics
Strategic Marketing Management
Sustainable Marketing
Preference will also be given to those candidates who have experience of working in a UK HE institution with a sound understanding of quality assurance processes.
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.
Undertake leadership and administrative tasks associated with programme planning, preparation for examination boards and progression boards, etc, as instructed. Participate in relevant committees. Associate Professors will be expected to undertake additional leadership and management responsibilities.
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 & Qualification
Essential - PhD or equivalent in appropriate discipline, Fellowship of HEA
Heriot-Watt University Dubai is CAA Licensed; therefore, successful candidates will need to provide terminal degrees attested from a UAE institution accredited by CAA. Degrees which are not from a UAE Institution will need to have MoE equivalency. The successful candidate is responsible for getting their degree attestations done.
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.
The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labour and Immigration formalities.