Assistant/Associate Professor and Instructor - Supply Chain Management & Logistics

About the role

The International University of Science & Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is a newly established private university in Kuwait, fully accredited by the Private Universities Council, offering programs in Engineering, Business Administration and Arts. Its College of Business Administration is seeking full-time academic members to teach courses in supply chain management and logistics and related fields. Successful candidates are also expected to carry out significant scholarly work and professional services.

Key responsibilities

• Teach courses according to your specialty and experience, and introduce new teaching methods and strategies
• Engage with students inside and outside the classroom
• Promote research and creative work, including publishing in indexed peer-reviewed journals
• Mentor new colleagues and teaching assistants
• Follow the set curriculum and support the department's and college's mission and student learning outcomes
• Provide advice to students, commit to teaching schedules and office hours, and support colleagues academically
• Take part in seminars, conferences and faculty events, and serve on college and university committees as needed

Required profile

• Ph.D. for Assistant/Associate Professor positions; Master's degree for Instructor positions
• At least three years of university teaching experience for Assistant Professor and five years for Associate Professor
• Proven research record and publications: a minimum of three journal articles in ISI or Scopus indexed journals for Assistant Professor
• Experience with learning management systems and e-learning strategies, and with various instructional methodologies
• Understanding of a multicultural academic environment and of students' needs, including special needs
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills, effective English communication, and strong team and time management skills

Required skills

• Computer, LMS and e-learning skills
• Course design based on the outcome-based education (OBE) model is an asset
• Professional certifications are an asset