Assistant Professor- Business Law

Job Description

The School of Management is seeking highly qualified faculty members specializing in Business Law area to join our academic team. The successful candidates will play a vital role in enhancing our programs, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting the school’s academic initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the program's subject matter expert
• Support the Program Chair/Coordinator in daily operations
• Ensure curriculum alignment with university standards and UAE Ministry of Higher Education requirements
• Engage in teaching, research, development, and community outreach activities
• Participate in administrative duties and community service
  
  

Teaching And Academic Duties

• Instruct graduate and undergraduate courses in the relevant field
• Maintain accurate student records and submit timely grades
• Deliver and update course syllabi
• Assist in curriculum evaluation and suggest improvements
• Hold regular office hours and support student learning
• Advise students, particularly those at academic risk
• Recommend learning resources and materials
• Contribute to new course development
• Supervise independent studies
• Stay current with disciplinary developments through research and professional engagement
  
  

Administrative And Community Engagement

• Advise students during registration periods
• Attend faculty and departmental meetings
• Participate in orientation and professional development workshops
• Engage in community outreach activities
• Support the School's accreditation efforts
• Represent the Canadian University Dubai in professional settings
  
  

The ideal candidate will be committed to academic excellence, student success, and institutional growth.

Qualification & Experience

The minimum amount of education and experience that an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties of the position are as follows:

• Ph.D. in Law (or a close field) obtained from top 500 QS-ranked universities, preferably western accredited universities.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness and research publications in highly ranked Scopus journals.
• Applicants with experience within a Canadian Institution are preferred.
• Middle East teaching experience is preferred.
  
  

Please note: Preference will be given to candidates with Canadian affiliation in the form of Canadian qualifications, lecturing at a Canadian University, and some form of linkage to Canada/North America.

Responsibilities

ABOUT US

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the #1 University in Dubai, and 21 st in the Arab Region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2025.

Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many more!

With the world’s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.

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