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Heriot-Watt University

<div>Job Posting Title: HR Admin Assistant
Grade: 3
FTE and working pattern: Full time
Department: Human Resources
Location: Dubai Campus 
About our School/Directorate and Team:
The HR Dubai Team is part of the Global HR Directorate. Our purpose is to partner with you to lead the people experience, to nurture an excellent, thriving, and inclusive University work culture. We do this by working collaboratively with leaders, managers, and employees and aspire to create the right environment where every person can flourish and is supported to succeed. 
 Purpose of Role :
The HR Services Team supports general and day to day issues affecting employees and their managers. We provide proactive and consistent professional and administrative advice and support to manage issues such as performance, planned absence such as maternity leave, unplanned absence such as sickness, requests for flexible working, etc.; and the review and development of HR policy, procedure and guidance. The post holder will report to the Senior HR Admin Assistant with a dotted line to the HR Management Dubai team to ensure the service priorities and deadlines are met. &acirc;&euro;&macr; The work will be varied and will require the post holder to provide a fair, friendly, accurate, confidential and timely service. 
We are currently recruiting for a HR Administrative Assistant to join our Dubai Campus HR Directorate. Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for six months. To be considered for this position, applicants must already hold a valid UAE resident visa that remains valid for the full six-month duration of the contract. 
Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Issue employment related letters for staff ensuring all requests are channeled via the HR Helpdesk to maintain a log
</li><li>Diary management and scheduling for the HR Office
</li><li>Manage queries coming through HR inbox/helpdesk tickets and allocate complex cases to relevant team members to address
</li><li>Deal with customer enquiries, generally user guidance or process information
</li><li>Create a positive image of the University by being responsive, prompt and courteous when responding to enquires from customers
</li><li>Produce standard reports as requested
</li><li>Enter and maintain records and data into the appropriate University system (e.g. ERP/Excel)
</li>Assist with casual workers' / Part timers<li>' recruitment and contract renewal processes as required
</li><li>Provide support as needed throughout the full-time staff recruitment process. This may include conducting salary-check calls, scheduling interviews, meeting candidates, and escorting them to the appropriate panel members.
</li><li>Support with Organisation Development and Training activities as directed
</li><li>Create and maintain the HR Newsletter/communications
</li><li>Process documents, for example Exit forms, Conflict of Interest forms, employee paperwork and other information in accordance with agreed service levels and in line with data protection legislation
</li><li>Event co-ordination, booking rooms, booking hospitality and booking travel for HR colleagues
</li><li>Carry out general office duties, e.g. reception/meeting and greeting, sort and organise mail, order stationary, maintain office equipment, filing, photocopying and shredding
</li>Assist Administrators on preparing the monthly overtime/allowance sheet of staff 
<li>
</li></ul>Education, Qualifications &amp; Experience: 
 
Essential
<div><ul><li>Educated to first degree or equivalent, and ideally with a recognized HR qualification
</li></ul>A minimum of one year<ul><li>'s experience in an office environment &acirc;&euro;&macr;
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrable provision of excellent customer service &acirc;&euro;&macr;
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrable professional and proactive approach
</li></ul><ul><li>Able to always maintain confidentiality
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment &acirc;&euro;&macr;
</li></ul><ul><li>Competent in the use of relevant IT packages, ideally with experience of using HR Information Systems and reporting &acirc;&euro;&macr;
</li></ul>Well-developed interpersonal skills &acirc;&euro;&macr; 
<ul><li>
</li></ul></div>Desirable
<div>Experience of working on Power BI 
<ul><li>
</li></ul></div>Our Values
With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and professionally relevant, leading-edge research, 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 around the world, have a further overseas campus in Dubai and boast the largest international student cohort in Scotland.
At Heriot-Watt we've created an environment that nurtures innovation and leadership - where our researchers, 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 of 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:
<ul><li>Belong
</li><li>Collaborate
</li><li>Inspire
</li><li>Celebrate
</li></ul>As 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 
 &acirc;&euro;&tilde;How to Apply' 
Please submit your CV and a cover letter setting out how you meet the criteria for this role.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete an on-demand-video interview as the first stage of the selection process. Successful candidates will then proceed to in-person formal interviews at our Dubai campus
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.
Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.</div>

HR Admin Assistant - Dubai Campus

<div>
 
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Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst

<div>. Job Title: Financial Planning &amp; Reporting Analyst
Grade: 6
Department: Finance
Location: Dubai Campus
FTE and Working Pattern: 1, Fulltime 35 hours per week
Reports to: Finance Business Partner 
Purpose of Role
The Financial Planning &amp; Reporting Analyst will play a pivotal role in strengthening the University's financial planning and reporting framework. This position is responsible for enhancing budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering accurate and timely financial insights, and supporting strategic decision-making across the institution. The role ensures robust financial analysis, scenario modeling, and comprehensive reporting to enable informed decisions aligned with the University's long-term objectives.
Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the Analyst will provide critical support to both the Finance Business Partner and the Financial Controller through detailed reporting, data analysis, and performance monitoring. The successful candidate will contribute to improving financial processes and developing tools that enhance transparency and efficiency across the University. 
Ideal Candidate Profile
Minimum of three years<ul><li>' experience in a similar financial planning and analysis role.
</li><li>Strong technical expertise in FP&amp;A reporting and analytical tools, including Power BI, Oracle Financials, and advanced Excel.
</li><li>Proven ability to interpret complex financial data, produce insightful reports, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
</li><li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
</li>Ability to manage workload efficiently under time constraints. Prioritising tasks and resources to meet critical deadlines without compromising quality. Maintaining composure and accuracy when working under pressure. 
<li>
</li></ul>Key Responsibilities
Budgeting &amp; Forecasting
<ul><li>Support the Finance Business Partner with the development and refinement of financial modelling for annual budgets and multi-year forecasts.
</li><li>Assist in the implementation of improved forecasting methodologies to increase accuracy and responsiveness.
</li><li>Create scenario modelling to assist with strategic decision making, risk management, resource allocation, planning and forecasting accuracy, stakeholder communication and long-term financial sustainability.
</li></ul>Financial Analysis
<ul><li>Conduct in-depth variance analysis and trend reporting to support the Finance Business Partner and Financial Controller with the identification of risks and opportunities.
</li><li>Assist in providing scenario modeling for new projects, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
</li></ul>Reporting
<ul><li>Assist the Finance Business Partner with the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports for senior leadership.
</li><li>Develop dashboards and visualizations using Power BI to support data-driven decisions.
</li></ul>Systems &amp; Data Management
<ul><li>Utilize Oracle Financials and other ERP tools for data extraction and consolidation.
</li><li>Ensure data integrity and compliance with internal and external reporting standards.
</li></ul>Continuous Improvement
<ul><li>Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance analytical capabilities.
</li><li>Contribute to the development of best practices in financial planning and reporting.
</li></ul>Key Competencies
<ul><li>Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to analyze and interpret large, complex data sets, transforming them into clear, concise, and visually engaging reports tailored for non-finance stakeholders.
</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
</li>Collaborative approach with strong influencing skills. 
<li>
</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience 
Essential
<ul><li>Educated to at least SCQF level or similar or equivalent practical experience in the workplace
</li>Minimum of three years<li>' experience in a similar financial planning and analysis role.
</li><li>Experience in FP&amp;A, budgeting, and forecasting, ideally within higher education or a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
</li><li>Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
</li><li>Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and BI tools (e.g., Oracle, Power BI) mandatory.
</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
</li><li>Experience of working within a similar environment as outlined above
</li><li>Demonstrable problem-solving skills
</li><li>Well-developed interpersonal skills
</li><li>Demonstrable excellent customer service
</li>Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment 
<li>
</li></ul>Desirable
<ul><li>Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent experience.
</li>Experience of Higher Education 
<li>
</li></ul>Heriot-Watt University Values
With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and professionally relevant, leading-edge research, 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 around the world, have a further overseas campus in Dubai and boast the largest international student cohort in Scotland.
At Heriot-Watt we've created an environment that nurtures innovation and leadership - where our researchers, 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 of 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:
<ul><li>Belong
</li><li>Collaborate
</li><li>Inspire
</li><li>Celebrate
</li></ul>As 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 
 &acirc;&euro;&tilde;How to Apply' 
Please submit your CV and a cover letter setting out how you meet the criteria for this role.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete an on-demand-video interview as the first stage of the selection process. Successful candidates will then proceed to in-person formal interviews at our Dubai campus, where you will be asked to deliver a brief presentation on a relevant topic. Following the formal interview, the preferred candidate will attend a second interview with senior staff at the Dubai campus before a final offer decision is made.
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.
Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. 
The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labor and Immigration formalities, and the start date will need to be delayed if the employment visa is not in place.</div>

Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst - Dubai Campus

<div>Role: Assistant Professor for Academic English and Approaches to Learning : Global College
Grade: 7
School / Service: Global College
Location: Dubai UAE
Working Hours: Full Time
Reporting Line : Head of Global College Dubai 
About Heriot-Watt 
Heriot-Watt University is a global university with five campuses: across UK, Dubai and Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages.
With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry. We connect with industry at every level and develop programmes to match their needs : so employers get work-ready industry-fit graduates.
Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort. 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.
Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus was first established in 2005. Home to over 5,000 students, it is one the largest and most successful international universities in Dubai. Our campus is state-of-the-art, ensuring that staff and students work and learn in the best environment for education. 
About our Team
The Global College brings together academic pathways and pre-sessional English provision across Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland, and enables Heriot Watt to strengthen its academic excellence and provide an invaluable experience for students transitioning from Schools to Higher Education. Within Dubai, the Global College has been established since 2008 and supports the university in widening access to students both locally and internationally. The Global College runs the most successful degree entry programme in the UAE in terms of quality and reputation, and this has resulted in it becoming an extremely popular entry route to Heriot-Watt university with over 600 students enrolled in the 2025-26 academic year.
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable educator to teach on our Academic English and Approaches to Learning (APL) courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Academic English and Skills for success, with the ability to inspire and educate students as part of the Global College team. 
Key Duties and Responsibilities
<div><ul><li>Develop and deliver engaging Academic English and APL curriculum for students, ensuring alignment with academic standards and educational objectives.
</li></ul><ul><li>Utilise a variety of instructional strategies and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote student engagement and understanding.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assess student progress through assignments, exams, projects, and other forms of evaluation, providing constructive feedback and support for individual growth.
</li></ul><ul><li>Attend and contribute to Course Boards and Assessment Boards as appropriate.
</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to the administration associated with the course delivery.
</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in external engagement activities for the Global College.
</li></ul><ul><li>Stay informed about current trends, developments, and best practices in Academic English and APL, participating in professional development activities and conferences as appropriate.
</li></ul>Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and a passion for learning. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul></div>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. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve. 
Education and Qualifications 
Essential Criteria 
<ul><li>Degree in Relevant discipline.
</li><li>Teaching qualification
</li><li>Experience of Academic English or Academic Skills at Higher Secondary or University Foundation level.
</li><li>Teaching experience within the British Education system.
</li><li>Effective student engagement skills.
</li><li>Collaborative approach to work.
</li>Ability to set and monitor quality standards. 
<li>
</li></ul>Desirable Criteria 
<ul><li>Masters in relevant discipline.
</li><li>Expertise in one or more other courses within the Global College Dubai programmes
</li><li>Experience of course/programme level management.
</li><li>Experience of developing innovative learning via VLE
</li>Ability to develop academic leadership at course /programme level. 
<li>
</li></ul>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: 
<ul><li>Belong
</li><li>Collaborate
</li><li>Inspire
</li>Celebrate 
<li>
</li></ul>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 
Please submit your application via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system attaching a Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post and an updated CV 
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to proceed to in-person formal interviews at our Dubai campus, where you will be asked to deliver a brief presentation on a relevant topic. Following the formal interview, the preferred candidate will attend a second interview with senior staff at the Dubai campus before a final offer decision is made.
Interviews will be held near the end of February (we are looking at a start in August 2026)
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.
Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.
 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, and the start date will need to be delayed if the employment visa is not in place.</div>

Assistant Professor in English and Approaches to Learning - Dubai Campus

<div><div><div><div>Role: Assistant Professor in Logistics and Analytics
Contract Type: Teaching &amp; 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 
</div></div></div>WHO WE ARE
Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School (EBS) is a global leader in high-quality, accessible, practice-oriented business education and research. With campuses in the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Malaysia, we inspire and empower a diverse and inclusive community of students. We partner with businesses and governments to translate knowledge into practice and deliver innovative solutions that improve the world. Our industry-leading research projects in logistics, supply chain management, industrial decarbonization, inclusive workplaces, and sustainable capitalism connect across disciplines to address society's most pressing challenges.
 At EBS, we are practical, engaged, connected, and inspired. We foster a community that nurtures collaboration and ambition, and we aim to transform lives and organisations through our innovative approach to education and research. We pursue excellence through relevance, providing transformative lifelong skills and outcomes for our students. We leverage our vibrant research community, our strategic partnerships, and our talented network of faculty and staff to make a difference and create lasting global change. 
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: 
<ul><li>Understand and embrace the value of accessible, practice-oriented learning and research.
</li><li>Pursue excellence both individually and collectively.
</li><li>Know the value of collaboration.
</li><li>Embrace our inclusive, global community.
</li>Are passionate about making a difference. 
<li>
</li></ul>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 imminent 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. 
Job Description
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 demonstrate their scholarship activities and outputs. 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.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent data analytics skills and have experience in delivery of courses across logistics and analytics subject-areas. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake supervision of research projects at all levels of study. 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.
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.
We have recently updated our induction programme to ensure that new colleagues are provided with appropriate support from day one, additional support is offered to new colleagues who are relocating from outside of the UAE. All our new staff will be allocated a buddy to help them settle into our School. We are passionate about providing CPD opportunities for all our staff through a combination of in-person and online programmes. 
Key Duties and Responsibilities 
<div><ul><li>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.
</li></ul><ul><li>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.
</li></ul><ul><li>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.
</li></ul><ul><li>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.
</li></ul><ul><li>Build and develop a strong scholarship profile in the area of logistics and/or analytics.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector.
</li></ul><ul><li>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.
</li></ul><ul><li>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.
</li></ul><ul><li>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.
</li></ul>Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities. 
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</li></ul></div>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. 
<div><div><div><div><div>Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria 
<ul><li>PhD or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
</li><li>Fellowship of HEA
</li><li>Teaching experience at undergraduate level
</li><li>Experience of reviewing and updating teaching materials
</li><li>Clear communicator with good presentation skills and the ability to explain concepts well
</li><li>Proven track record of research publications in high-quality journals
</li><li>Research supervision experience
</li><li>Successful completion of funded research and/or knowledge exchange projects
</li><li>Experience of working in the UK Higher Education sector
</li><li>Fluent in verbal and written English
</li><li>Skilled in the use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)
</li><li>Ability to apply research knowledge to teaching materials and methods
</li><li>Willingness and potential to develop an independent or collaborative research portfolio
</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team
</li><li>Ability to develop and design effective course assessments
</li><li>Experience of engaging students through effective pedagogy
</li><li>Track record of connecting course content with industry
</li>Demonstrated expertise in applying analytics to business scenarios 
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</li></ul>Desirable Criteria
<ul><li>Member of an appropriate professional body
</li><li>Teaching experience at postgraduate level
</li><li>Experience of maintaining and developing links with industry
</li><li>Experience of academic leadership (e.g., course/programme leadership, curriculum development)
</li><li>Experience of developing materials for online programmes
</li>Participation in Business School accreditations 
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</li></ul>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: 
<ul><li>Belong
</li><li>Collaborate
</li><li>Inspire
</li>Celebrate 
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</li></ul>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 
&acirc;&euro;&tilde;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.
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.</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Assistant Professor in Logistics and Analytics - Dubai Campus