Assistant/Associate Professor - College of Business Administration

About the role

The College of Business Administration at the International University of Science & Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is seeking Assistant and Associate Professors to teach courses in their area of specialization and related fields. Successful candidates are also expected to carry out significant scholarly work and professional services. The university is a newly established private institution in Kuwait, fully accredited by the Private Universities Council.

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, hold office hours and commit to teaching schedules and professional development
• Support colleagues, take part in university events and serve on committees as needed

Required profile

• Ph.D. in a related field, with a dissertation or intensive research and teaching
• Minimum of three years of university teaching experience for an assistant professor and five years for an associate professor
• Proven research record and publications: at least three journal articles in ISI or Scopus-indexed journals for an assistant professor
• Experience with learning management systems and e-learning strategies
• Understanding of a multicultural academic environment and of students' needs, including special needs
• Experience with various instructional methodologies

Required skills

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
• Computer, LMS and e-learning skills
• Effective communication in English
• Outcome-based education (OBE) course design is an asset