Website Zayed University
Zayed University is a national and regional leader in educational innovation. Founded in 1998 and proudly bearing the name of the Founder of the Nation – the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this flagship institution has met the President’s high expectations. Today, Zayed University has two modern campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that welcome both national and international students.
Adjunct Faculty- Department of Business Transformation-College of Interdiscplinary Studies- Dubai/ Abu Dhabi
The Opportunity
The College of Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) seeks qualified candidates to teach courses in the Business Transformation (BT) department on their Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses starting August 2025.
Area of Specializations: Marketing, Management, Finance, Accounting and Management Information Systems
The successful candidate will have a proven record of excellence at teaching in areas like brand management, digital marketing, managerial accounting, financial accounting, venture evaluation, organizational leadership, venture creation and management information systems. CIS follows an active learning pedagogy and faculty are expected to engage students in creative thinking, foster critical thinking and mentor them in their academic and professional development. Additionally, the faculty will demonstrate professional and scholarly accomplishment appropriate to their rank, and they will be expected to contribute to scholarly activities and demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Courses are taught online, and on-campus and faculty members meet course coordinators regularly to ensure consistent course delivery across sections.
College Information
The College of Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) at Zayed University is a pioneering College that seeks to graduate the future nation builders. CIS aims to nurture agile and dynamic minds and lateral and creative thinkers with transferable skills and know-how to thrive in the workforce of the next century. Our programmes equip graduates to advance business innovation and societal transformation through a teaching approach focusing on interdisciplinary education and applied skills. Academic studies show that interdisciplinary students are more likely to develop practical cognitive skills and an ability to integrate traditional ideas with current ideas. Classes at ZU combine state-of-the-art in-class technologies, cutting-edge pedagogies and project-based learning, providing an interactive, student-led learning experience.
The Requirments
Applications are invited from candidates with the following qualifications:
PhD in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems, or a related field that is or can be recognized by the UAE’s Ministry of Education.
A minimum of three years of undergraduate or graduate teaching experience.
Demonstrable and applied active learning experience in teaching higher-education courses.
Experience in leading capstone projects or industry partnerships and student supervision.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to upload the following:
The latest CV indicates qualifications with completion dates, verifiable previous experiences, and courses taught in the latest academic position.
A cover letter (maximum of two pages) indicating how the candidate can contribute to CIS/BT.
Contact details of 3 references (HR will contact referees after the candidate passes the initial interview). For each referee, please include 1) Name, 2) Position, 3) Organization, and 4) Email address.
A scanned copy of your PhD certificate.
A scanned copy of your master’s certificate and transcript (if applicable).
Student evaluations of the recent two semesters taught.
Link to apply on Interfolio:
http://apply.interfolio.com/162866
Interview & Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview. Positions will remain open until filled.
Applicants must have a valid UAE residence visa and will be required to provide a No Objection Letter from their sponsor.