Business Strategy Part Time Faculty

Job Description

Canadian University Dubai invites applications for a part-time faculty position in Business Strategy within the School of Management for Summer II 2026, starting 13 July 2026. The School seeks a qualified academic with strong teaching capability, relevant professional or industry engagement, and the ability to deliver high-quality teaching in business strategy and related management areas.

Appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications, academic experience, teaching profile, and institutional needs.

The Role

The successful candidate will teach Business Strategy and related management courses during Summer II 2026, starting 13 July 2026. The role requires an engaging and applied approach to teaching, with the ability to connect strategic management theory to contemporary business practice, international markets, innovation, entrepreneurship, and organisational performance.

The appointed candidate will be expected to support course delivery, assessment, student feedback, and the continuous improvement of teaching and learning within the School of Management.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Teach part-time courses in Business Strategy and related management areas.

Prepare and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, case discussions, and applied learning activities.

Develop and use appropriate teaching materials, assessments, and learning resources.

Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.

Support student learning through consultation, guidance, and academic support.

Ensure that course delivery aligns with approved syllabi, learning outcomes, and university standards.

Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress.

Contribute to a collegial, inclusive, and professionally engaged teaching environment.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

A PhD from an accredited university in Strategic Management, International Business, Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience teaching Business Strategy or related management courses in higher education.

Evidence of effective teaching and student engagement.

Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Business Strategy.

Excellent communication skills in English.

Commitment to student-centred teaching and academic standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

Previous teaching experience in a UAE or international higher education institution.

Experience teaching at graduate level, including MBA or executive education.

Relevant industry, consulting, or executive experience in strategy, international business, management, entrepreneurship, or organisational development.

Experience with case-based teaching, business simulations, applied projects, or experiential learning.

Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations or peer feedback.

Ability to teach across more than one management area.

Areas of Teaching

Review of applications will begin immediately. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. The appointment is part-time and limited to Summer II 2026, starting 13 July 2026, subject to course offering and institutional needs.

About Canadian University Dubai

Established in 2006, Canadian University Dubai is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region. CUD is QS ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, number 1 in Dubai, and 21st 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. The campus offers laboratories, research facilities, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, dining and entertainment options, and more.

Located in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, CUD offers a diverse and multicultural academic environment with outstanding professional, lifestyle, and employment opportunities.

Why Join CUD?

Canadian University Dubai offers an attractive academic environment in the heart of Dubai, combining Canadian educational values with the energy and opportunity of the UAE’s higher education sector. Part-time faculty members join a diverse, international university community with a strong institutional focus on academic excellence, innovation, inclusion, and student success.

Equal Opportunity

Canadian University Dubai is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive academic environment. We welcome applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds who can contribute to the continued growth and excellence of the University.

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.