Job Overview
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Date PostedSeptember 3, 2025
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Location
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Expiration dateNovember 2, 2025
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Open Until FilledYes
Job Description
Skyline University College in Dubai invites applications for a Big Data Analytics Faculty job in Dubai at the Associate Professor level. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic academic to teach cutting-edge big data technologies, conduct innovative research, and shape the future of data analytics education in one of Dubai’s premier educational institutions.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will join the faculty to deliver comprehensive big data analytics education, mentor students, and contribute to research while working with state-of-the-art technologies in a vibrant academic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching & Curriculum Development:
- Develop and deliver undergraduate/graduate courses in Big Data Analytics
- Teach AI and Machine Learning related courses
- Implement innovative teaching methods and experiential learning
- Contribute to curriculum development and course updates
- Ensure alignment with program objectives and learning outcomes
Research & Scholarship:
- Conduct high-quality research in Big Data Analytics
- Publish scholarly work in reputable journals and conferences
- Secure external research funding
- Supervise master’s thesis projects
- Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies
Student Mentorship:
- Provide academic and professional guidance to students
- Support student research projects and initiatives
- Offer career advice in data analytics fields
- Foster practical skills through real-world applications
Service & Collaboration:
- Participate in departmental committees
- Engage in university outreach initiatives
- Collaborate with industry partners
- Contribute to academic community development
Technical Expertise:
- Hadoop ecosystem and big data frameworks
- Apache Spark and distributed computing
- Python, R, and SQL programming
- Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Machine learning and AI applications
- Cloud computing platforms
Qualifications:
Education:
- PhD in Computer Science, Data Science or related field
- Specialization in Big Data Analytics
Experience:
- Teaching experience at undergraduate/graduate levels
- Research publications in big data analytics
- Practical experience with big data technologies
- Student mentorship and advising experience
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Hadoop, Spark, Python, R, SQL
- Experience with data visualization tools
- Knowledge of machine learning frameworks
- Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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π University Teaching β The University of Hong Kongβ
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Develop in-demand skills in Hadoop, Spark, SQL, NoSQL, and large-scale data management for research and teaching.
π€ Machine Learning on Google Cloud Specialization β Google Cloudβ
Master scalable ML workflows, TensorFlow, and cloud-based analytics β bridging academia and industry practice.
Benefits:
- Competitive tax-free salary package
- Housing and furniture allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Annual air tickets
- Professional development opportunities
- Research support and resources
- Modern campus facilities in Dubai
Location: Dubai, UAE
Institution: Skyline University College
Position Level: Associate Professor
Application: Open until filled
