Job description
Role Overview
Ajman University's College of Business Administration invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics position, starting in Spring 2026/2027.
Company Overview
The College of Business Administration at Ajman University is accredited by AACSB. The selected candidate will actively engage with the business community and contribute to the growth and visibility of the institution.
Role Purpose
The Assistant Professor will deliver excellent teaching and conduct high-quality research in Business Analytics, while actively supporting the university's mission to educate students in analytics and operations management through engagement with industry partners and the broader business community.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- Design, deliver, and assess graduate and undergraduate courses in Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Operations Management, and related areas.
- Engage in innovative and technology-based approaches to teaching and learning.
- Provide academic advising services to students.
Research and Scholarship
- Conduct high-quality research and publish research outcomes in reputable journals and conferences.
- Supervise student projects and dissertations.
Community and Industry Engagement
- Actively engage with the business community and provide industry-facing services to Ajman University partners.
- Promote the growth and visibility of Ajman University.
Service and Governance
- Participate in committee and other service tasks at the department, college, and/or university levels as assigned.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- Ph.D. in Business Analytics or related fields (Management Science, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems) from a reputable university, preferably an internationally ranked institution that is also accredited by AACSB.
- Two or more years of teaching experience in an internationally reputable university, preferably accredited by AACSB.
- Demonstrable record of excellence in developing and teaching business/data analytics, software applications for business in optimization, business intelligence, and related courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Outstanding record of research and peer-reviewed publications in top-tier analytics, operations, and management journals (SCOPUS, ABDC, ABS).
- Demonstrable record of supervising student projects and dissertations.
- Excellent record in professional and community service.
- Experience with capstone analytics courses that engage students with industry partners to work on real-world business problems is preferred.
- Record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research is advantageous.
Additional Information
Application Requirements
Candidates must submit a completed application including
- 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.