Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Innovation
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Experience
1 - 7 Years
Job Location
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Education
Any Graduation
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Learning and Teaching
- Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Contribute to the design, development, and evaluation of courses and programmes in collaboration with colleagues in Dubai and London
- Identify and integrate best and innovative practices in learning and teaching into personal teaching methods
- Ensure that personal research and subject knowledge inform teaching practices
- Actively contribute to initiatives that identify, implement, and promote best practices in teaching and learning across the faculty and institution
- Integrate research insights and materials into the curriculum
- Take lead responsibility for a programme area, subject, or course, as required
- Enhance student experience and outcomes
- Provide academic advice and support to students
- Work closely with teaching, technical, and administrative staff to ensure a high-quality teaching and learning environment
Research and Knowledge Transfer
- Promote the development of the Campus s research capacity and culture
- Lead and shape major research projects and/or collaborations
- Maintain a strong personal research profile with outputs of high international standing
- Demonstrate a commitment to creating societal impact through research and knowledge transfer
- Supervise master s students in research and dissertation projects
Academic Leadership and Management
- Lead learning and teaching activities in a designated area, such as programme leadership
- Manage research and knowledge transfer activities, including self-contained projects or contributions to broader programmes
- Contribute to cross-Campus activities, including student recruitment, induction, assessment, and national and international partnerships
- Represent colleagues and students on Campus committees, as required
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to colleagues
- Manage allocated people and resources effectively
- Undertake additional duties as required
Desired Candidate Profile
Essential Requirements
Ability to effectively teach business strategy to undergraduate and postgraduate students, ensuring hands-on, real-world experience aligned with current industry best practices. Develop engaging teaching materials and implement innovative, practice-based learning and teaching approaches that reflect the latest trends, tools, and techniques in the field.
Essential Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Doctorate (or equivalent) in Strategy, Strategic Management, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, or a closely related field. PhD candidates close to completion will be considered.
- Expertise in strategic management, including competitive advantage, corporate strategy, industry analysis, and business model innovation
- Strong understanding of innovation and technology strategy, including digital transformation, platform ecosystems, and disruptive business models
- Experience in entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, and venture development within startup or corporate environments
- Knowledge of sustainability, responsible innovation, ESG, and the integration of long-term value creation into strategic decision-making
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate modules in areas such as:
- Strategic Analysis and Competitive Positioning
- Corporate Strategy and Growth (including M&A and diversification)
- Business Model Innovation and Digital Strategy
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
- Design Thinking and Strategic Problem-Solving
- Strategy, Sustainability, and Responsible Leadership
- Strong commitment to industry engagement, with experience integrating live projects, consultancy-based learning, executive interaction, and applied case pedagogy
- Ability to design and deliver experiential and practice-oriented learning experiences, including simulations, strategy labs, and real-world consulting projects
- Demonstrated ability to develop a coherent and externally fundable research agenda, with evidence of high-quality research outputs and active engagement in scholarly networks, collaborative projects, and conference activity at national and international levels, commensurate with career stage
- Demonstrated contribution to curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, and assurance of learning processes
Desirable Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Industry experience in strategic consulting, innovation management, entrepreneurship, or corporate strategy
- Experience applying strategy and innovation frameworks to real-world business challenges
- Familiarity with digital tools for strategy development, business intelligence, and innovation management
- Knowledge of emerging trends such as AI in strategy, platform business models, and the future of work
- Track record of securing research and knowledge transfer funding
- Record of success in undertaking, supervising, and managing research activity, including master s and PhD supervision
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education or an equivalent teaching qualification
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- Lecturer/Senior Lecturer In Strategy And Innovation
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