Assistant or Associate Professor in Business, Economics, International Trade or Public Policy

Academic Positions Announcement & Description

(Ref No. DUB160102)

1 Full time Assistant or Associate Professor in Business, Eco omics, International Trade or Public Policy with a focus on Sustainable Development

Program Area Director for Sustainable Development

MODUL University Vienna (MU) is an internationally‐oriented organization for Research and first class education in areas of tourism, sustainable development, international management, new media technology, and public governance. It was established by the Vienna Economic Chamber of Commerce and accredited by the Austrian Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation.

MU in cooperation with DACH ADVISORY & Dubai Investments & Industries LLC just opened its 1“ fully‐ fledged campus in Dubai located at the heart of Dubai in ONE JLT, Dubai’s most prestigious business address within the Emirate’s fastest growing free‐ zone, the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC accommodating more than 12,000 businesses.

MODUL University Dubai has launched a selected range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with the mission to establish the first European center of excellence in tourism and hospitality, in International Management and Sustainable Development in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In this regard, MU is seeking outstanding scholars with a record of excellence in research and international practice to support the academic establishment and development of the Dubai campus.

Job Description

• Independent research in the respective area and contributing to research and teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses of MODUL University Dubai

• Teaching and conducting examinations

• Administrative and academic services

Program Area Directors’ functions are:

• Representing and developing the subject area and associated research fields with respect to the development plan and to other university bodies

• Ensuring that the teaching program complies with the curriculum

• Assuring the quality of teaching within the corresponding study program modules

• Assigning the internal teaching staff to the courses

• Recommend on the external teaching staff

• Responsibility for the resources at their disposal

Expected Qualifications

• PhD degree from renowned institutions

• Proven track record of teaching experience

• Publications in renowned journals

• Solid skills in research methods

• Fluent in the English language

Application Process

The successful candidate will enjoy interaction with a professional and dynamic team of highly respected educators from different countries and exposure to students from different nationalities.

Employment opportunities are equal and remain open until filled. The review of applications will commence in December 2016

A competitive all‐in (tax‐free) package is being offered which includes private medical insurance.

Please send your application including cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of Publications, sample publications and statement of research and teaching interest to academicpositions@modul.ac.ae

All applications shall be in English language and in PDF format not exceeding 3MB.

Additional information about Modul University Viena and Modul University Dubai and its current research programs can be found at www(dot)modul(dot)ac(dot)at and www(dot)ac(dot)ae g and conducting examinations