Assistant/Associate Professor HRM | HBMSU Dubai

Job Description

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Human Resource Management.

This Assistant Professor HRM Dubai opportunity combines undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, online learning, curriculum development, student mentorship, professional education, accreditation, and university service.

Employer: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Arrangement: On-site
Employment Type: Full Time
Academic Ranks: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor
Field: Human Resource Management

Assistant/Associate Professor HRM – Position Overview

HBMSU seeks an academic who can contribute to the development and delivery of innovative Human Resource Management education within its learner-centred and smart-learning environment.

The successful candidate will participate in:

• Undergraduate teaching.
• Graduate teaching.
• Online and e-learning.
• Academic research.
• Curriculum and e-content development.
• Student advising.
• Professional short courses.
• Programme development.
• Accreditation activities.
• University service.

The position requires regular presence on the Dubai campus during working hours.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in Human Resource Management.

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Designing engaging learning experiences.
• Delivering courses through advanced online learning platforms.
• Using smart-learning technologies.
• Supporting learner-centred education.
• Integrating current HRM practice into teaching.

Applicants must demonstrate successful teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels within an AACSB-accredited institution.

Online and Smart Learning

Experience with digital education is a core requirement.

Candidates should be able to:

• Teach effectively in online environments.
• Use e-learning platforms.
• Integrate smart technologies into instruction.
• Develop technology-enhanced learning activities.
• Support students in digital learning environments.

This combination of HRM expertise and online-teaching capability is central to the role.

HRM Curriculum and E-Content Development

The successful candidate will develop instructional materials and e-content for Human Resource Management programmes.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing course materials.
• Developing digital content.
• Supporting curriculum improvement.
• Incorporating relevant industry perspectives.
• Integrating current HRM practices into teaching.
• Contributing to programme development.

Candidates should therefore demonstrate both subject expertise and experience translating that expertise into contemporary curriculum.

Student Advising and Mentorship

The faculty member will provide academic support throughout students’ programmes.

Responsibilities include:

• Academic advising.
• Student mentoring.
• Guidance on programme progression.
• Supporting academic development.
• Supporting students’ professional development.

Research Expectations

The successful candidate will maintain an active research profile in Human Resource Management or related areas.

Research responsibilities include:

• Conducting high-quality scholarly research.
• Publishing in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Developing research proposals.
• Pursuing research funding.
• Contributing to the University’s research activities.

A strong existing research publication record is required.

Professional Short Courses and Workshops

HBMSU also expects the successful candidate to contribute to professional education.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing professional short courses.
• Designing workshops.
• Delivering programmes to targeted professional communities.
• Connecting HRM scholarship with professional practice.

Applicants must demonstrate previous experience developing and delivering professional workshops or short courses.

Programme Development and Accreditation

The role includes responsibilities beyond teaching and research.

The successful candidate will contribute to:

• Academic programme development.
• Curriculum enhancement.
• Accreditation processes.
• Quality-related academic activities.
• University service.

Experience with programme development and accreditation will therefore support success in the position.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a:

• PhD in Human Resource Management from an AACSB-accredited university.

This AACSB requirement is explicitly stated by HBMSU and should be checked carefully before applying.

Required Academic Experience

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Successful undergraduate teaching experience.
• Successful graduate teaching experience.
• Experience within an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Online and e-learning experience.
• Ability to use smart-learning technologies.
• Strong peer-reviewed research record.
• Experience integrating industry insights into teaching.
• Professional workshop-development experience.
• Short-course delivery experience.

Additional Requirements for Associate Professor Applicants

Candidates applying at Associate Professor rank must demonstrate:

• At least five years of academic experience.
• Evidence of holding the same title or an equivalent rank at their previous institution.

Applicants should document this clearly in their CV and supporting materials.

About Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

Established in 2002, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University is based in Dubai and is known for its focus on online and blended learning.

HBMSU emphasises:

• Smart learning.
• Digital transformation.
• Learner-centred education.
• Online and blended delivery.
• Innovation.
• Lifelong learning.

The HRM faculty position reflects this model by combining traditional academic responsibilities with technology-enabled teaching and professional learning.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official HBMSU recruitment system.

Applicants should ensure their application clearly demonstrates:

• PhD in Human Resource Management.
• AACSB status of the awarding university.
• Undergraduate and graduate teaching experience.
• Experience within an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Online teaching expertise.
• HRM research publications.
• Curriculum-development experience.
• Professional workshop delivery.
• Accreditation-related experience.
• Appropriate academic rank and experience for Associate Professor applications.

Candidates should verify all vacancy information and application requirements through Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University’s official careers page before applying.