Assistant /Associate Professor of Marketing

Role Overview

Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing at Ajman University.

Role Purpose

Design and deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate marketing education, conduct impactful research, supervise student projects, and contribute to institutional service and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum

• Design, deliver, and assess undergraduate and graduate courses in Marketing and Hospitality Management.
• Employ innovative, technology-enabled approaches to teaching and learning.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Lead or contribute to curriculum design, program development, and accreditation and quality-assurance processes.
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance teaching and research.

Research & Scholarship

• Conduct high-quality research and publish in reputable journals and conferences.
• Seek external research funding and contribute to collaborative research projects.
• Supervise student research projects, theses, and internships.

Institutional & Community Service

• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and other institutional service activities.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with industry, government, and community stakeholders, including consultancy and other industry-facing services.
• Enhance Ajman University's visibility and reputation through outreach and external engagement.
• Perform additional academic and professional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in Marketing or a closely related field from a reputable university, preferably AACSB-accredited. Exceptional candidates with significant senior industry experience and without a Ph.D. may be considered for appointment as Professor of Practice, in accordance with the University's appointment criteria.
• Minimum of two years' teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels in an internationally reputable, preferably AACSB-accredited, university.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development.
• Strong record of research and peer-reviewed publications in top-tier business and management journals (e.g., SCOPUS, ABDC, ABS) with a commitment to impactful scholarship.
• Experience supervising student projects, dissertations, and theses.
• Strong record of professional and community service.
• Knowledge and teaching experience in Hospitality Management is highly desirable.
• Evidence of collaborative and interdisciplinary research is an advantage.

Additional Information

Application Requirements

• A letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A statement of teaching and research philosophy.
• Copies of transcripts of doctoral or other highest, as applicable, coursework.
• A list of three professional references with names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses, including a current or previous supervisor.

Application Timeline

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.