About our Project Management Programmes 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Project Management  

The aim of our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Project Management is to educate and develop future leaders with a view to enable future capacity building and enhance public/private sector performance and competitiveness across the UAE. Our research programme is designed to give students the opportunity to develop their reflective practices, critical thinking skills, soft and hard research methods, and tools for carrying out research projects and completing the written thesis. BUiD’s PhD in Project Management graduates are currently assuming leadership positions in the UAE’s public institutions as well as in higher education and the private sector. 

Masters Programme in Project Management (MSc) 

The British University in Dubai empowers students to learn and acquire skills and insights that equip professionals to become inspiring champions in the project management world. Our Masters Programme in Project Management is based on a distinctive British model from leading UK Russell group universities.  The aim of our programme is to develop a professional Project Manager who possesses the technical, behavioural and contextual ability to manage complex projects. Our programme is designed to allow students to carry on working while they acquire state-of-the-art knowledge.  

We have built a regional and international reputation for the quality and professional relevance of our Masters programmes. We offer the following programmes: 

• Management of Projects (PM) 

• Construction Project Management (CPM) 

• Enterprise Project Risk Management (ERM) 

• Infrastructure Project Management (IPM) 

• IT Project Management 

Job Description 

The British University in Dubai Business School seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor /Associate Professor or Professor of Project Management. The postholder will be required to supervise PhD theses and MSc dissertations, teach at all levels, undertake project management research, publish at an international level of excellence in project management. In this role, the post holder will interact with the Head of Programme, Dean and other members of the faculty. In all interactions with students and colleagues, you will aim to give the best possible service and further build BUiD’s reputation for excellent teaching and research. To meet the challenge of working at BUiD’s, you will have significant academic experience. In addition to this, you will have an established track record of PhD supervision, publishing and teaching based on a solid research and theoretical basis. Priority will be given to applicants with good academic experience and distinguished record of publications in refereed journals/conferences.  

Job purpose  

• The Assistant Professor /Associate Professor/professorial role  is a key leadership role within the department, making a positive, significant and strategic contribution to the PhD review panel including the supervision of masters and PhD students,  delivery of teaching on Project Management programmes, including Business Management programmes and acting as an internal examiner. 

• This role is designed to manage and conduct a portfolio of research in the area of Project Management and to make significant intellectual contributions, through regular publishing in suitable journals.  

• In addition, the post-holder will provide leadership within the Faculty to further develop and strengthen its research culture, and to enhance its increasing national and international profile, and undertake academic, academic administrative/leadership responsibilities as appropriate. 

Other duties and responsibilities 

1. Governance

• Contribute to policies review, development, and ensure its systematic deployment within all areas throughout the faculty in order to ensure compliance, accountability, and efficiency. 

2. Faculty operations and growth

• Provide ongoing creative and innovative leadership to the faculty and ensure the effective and efficient operation and that highest quality standards are met. 

• Provide good performance under the leadership of the Head of Programme and Dean of the faculty and facilitate his work. 

• Design, develop, and maintain course content related to his/her own teaching (with aid of Head of Program and Dean of the faculty). 

• Explain issues, direct comments toward the content and learning objectives, set up discussion forum, probes for learners’ responses that focus discussions on critical concepts, principles, and skills in his/her own courses. 

3. Curriculum and accreditation

• Enhance and grow a portfolio of innovative programs that respond to the needs of the 21st century in alignment with the university and country strategic directions. 

• Seek and maintain local and international accreditation for all programs and offerings of the faculty in collaboration with Head of Programme, and Dean of the faculty. 

4. Research and Teaching

• Foster a culture of research and environment within the faculty that encourage scholarly research activities and application for research grants among both faculty and learners in coordination with the Head of Progamme and Dean of the faculty. 

• Teach the relevant project management and other business management modules at all levels.  

5. Community engagement

• Explore, initiate, develop and sustain a range of affiliations and partnerships with industry, government, professional and wider community to support the university and faculty’s strategic objectives, activities, and programs. 

• Build collaborative relationships with the learner body and other faculties of the University. 

6. Other

• Support key university activities and events for example attending, where required, university open days, graduation ceremonies, and confirmation and clearing including where these activities/events require attendance in the evening or on weekends. 

• Perform any other duties commensurate with the job grade as reasonably required from time to time. 

Hours: Full time 

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