Business Analytics Faculty | HBMSU Dubai

Job Description

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) invites applications for full-time Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor positions in Business Analytics.

This Business Analytics Faculty opportunity combines fully online undergraduate and graduate teaching with research, digital course development, doctoral supervision, academic service, accreditation, and active participation in HBMSU’s Dubai campus community.

Employer: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Arrangement: On-site presence with fully online teaching
Employment Type: Full Time
Academic Ranks: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor
Field: Business Analytics

Business Analytics Faculty – Position Overview

HBMSU seeks scholars who can contribute to its learner-centred and technology-driven academic environment.

Successful candidates will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate students.
• Deliver courses in fully online formats.
• Develop engaging digital course content.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Publish in reputable academic journals.
• Mentor students.
• Supervise doctoral research.
• Contribute to programme accreditation.
• Participate in academic governance and University service.

Although teaching may be delivered synchronously or asynchronously online, successful candidates must reside in the UAE and maintain an active physical presence on campus.

Online Teaching Responsibilities

Faculty members will teach undergraduate and graduate courses using HBMSU’s interactive smart-learning platforms.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to:

• Engage students effectively in virtual learning environments.
• Use online teaching platforms.
• Apply digital pedagogy.
• Support synchronous and asynchronous learning.
• Use smart-learning methodologies.
• Develop engaging online learning experiences.

Innovative online teaching is a central component of the appointment.

Course and Digital Content Development

The successful candidate will contribute to the design and updating of online course materials.

The employer’s advertised responsibilities identify topics and emerging themes including:

• Quality 4.0.
• Research Methods.
• Service Excellence.
• Strategy.
• Digital Transformation.
• Experience Economy.

Faculty members should be able to incorporate contemporary developments into course content and digital learning materials.

Research Expectations

Successful candidates will maintain an active scholarly research agenda.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting high-quality academic research.
• Publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Targeting reputable and high-impact journals.
• Applying multidisciplinary research approaches.
• Pursuing research funding.
• Contributing to HBMSU’s research profile.
• Supporting School thought leadership.

Research activities should align with relevant AACSB requirements and academic qualification criteria.

Research Potential

Applicants may demonstrate either:

• An established record of scholarly publications, or
• Clear evidence of strong research potential.

HBMSU specifically identifies working papers targeted at top-tier journals as possible evidence of research potential.

PhD Supervision and Research Mentorship

Faculty members will contribute to doctoral education.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising PhD dissertations.
• Mentoring doctoral researchers.
• Supporting research-methodology development.
• Promoting ethical research practices.
• Guiding students through rigorous scholarly work.

Professional Workshops and Seminars

The advertised responsibilities also include developing and delivering professional workshops and seminars.

These activities may relate to:

• Quality Management.
• Related management fields.
• Professional education.
• Executive and practitioner development.

Programme Accreditation and Academic Governance

Successful candidates will contribute to the broader academic operation of the University.

Responsibilities include:

• Programme accreditation.
• Academic governance.
• Outreach activities.
• Programme visibility.
• University committees.
• Academic service.

The role therefore extends beyond teaching and research to institutional development.

Campus and Community Engagement

Although course delivery is fully online, faculty members are expected to participate actively in University life.

This includes:

• On-campus meetings.
• Academic events.
• Face-to-face interactions when required.
• University committees.
• Community initiatives.
• Campus events.

Successful candidates are expected to become active members of HBMSU’s academic community rather than working entirely remotely.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a:

• PhD in a relevant field from an AACSB-accredited university.

The source advertisement identifies relevant areas such as:

• Quality Management.
• Service Excellence.
• Strategy.
• Related disciplines.

HBMSU also states that ABD candidates who are close to completing their doctorate may be considered.

Candidates who have not yet completed the terminal degree must provide clear evidence of expected completion before the required start date.

Academic and Research Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong scholarly preparation.
• Ability to teach effectively in English.
• Ability to publish effectively in English.
• Strong research output or clear research potential.
• Familiarity with high-quality scholarly publishing.
• Commitment to teaching, research, and academic service.

Candidates must also be able to satisfy AACSB academic qualification criteria for scholarly and professional engagement.

Online Learning Experience

Applicants should demonstrate familiarity with:

• Online teaching platforms.
• Digital pedagogy.
• Virtual learner engagement.
• Smart-learning methodologies.

Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students online is important for the position.

Communication and Collaboration

Candidates should demonstrate strong:

• Interpersonal skills.
• Academic communication.
• Written English.
• Collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse academic community.

Important Note on the Advertised Disciplinary Scope

The position is advertised as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Business Analytics.

However, several elements of the employer’s published responsibilities and qualifications focus on:

• Quality Management.
• Service Excellence.
• Quality 4.0.
• Strategy.
• Modern quality-management challenges.

In addition, the qualifications supplied in the vacancy do not explicitly state a PhD in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Statistics, or a similar analytics discipline.

These details have been retained as published rather than rewritten into Business Analytics-specific requirements.

Applicants should therefore review the official vacancy carefully and confirm the intended disciplinary scope with HBMSU if necessary.

About Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

Established in 2002, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University is headquartered in Dubai and focuses on online and blended higher education.

HBMSU emphasises:

• Smart learning.
• Digital transformation.
• Flexible education.
• Learner-centred learning.
• Lifelong learning.
• Technology-enabled academic programmes.

The University combines digital teaching with active participation in its physical campus community.

Affiliate Course Recommendation

No direct Business Analytics affiliate course currently confirmed

A specialist Business Analytics course would be the strongest match for this vacancy.

Although the current AAJ affiliate catalogue includes courses in Machine Learning, AI, and Strategic Leadership, I would not insert one of those simply to create an affiliate placement because the employer’s source advertisement is already unusually broad in its disciplinary requirements.

Useful additions to the AAJ affiliate catalogue would include:

• Business Analytics.
• Data Analytics for Business.
• Business Intelligence.
• Decision Analytics.
• Predictive Analytics.
• Data Visualisation.
• Analytics Strategy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official HBMSU recruitment system.

Applicants should ensure their application clearly demonstrates:

• PhD or ABD status.
• AACSB accreditation of the doctoral institution.
• Undergraduate and graduate teaching experience.
• Online teaching experience.
• Research publications or strong research potential.
• Digital pedagogy expertise.
• Doctoral-supervision experience where applicable.
• Research-funding activity.
• Programme-accreditation experience.
• Academic service and governance experience.
• Eligibility under AACSB academic qualification criteria.

Candidates should also verify the precise disciplinary requirements through HBMSU because the published Business Analytics vacancy includes several responsibilities and qualifications centred on Quality Management and Strategy.