Assistant

Description:

These faculty members reside outside the UAE and contribute to our mission entirely through digital platforms. Teaching is delivered fully online, whether asynchronous or synchronous; allowing them to engage with learners across borders. Non-resident faculty actively participate in faculty meetings, committees, and training sessions virtually, ensuring strong collaboration despite the distance. They are expected to produce impactful research in their specific areas, mentor students, and contribute to academic service, with all responsibilities carried out remotely. Community involvement is fostered through regular virtual participation in campus events and initiatives, enabling them to remain an integral part of HBMSU’s vibrant academic network while working from abroad.

Applicants must be familiar with online teaching platforms and methodologies and be dedicated to supporting HBMSU’s mission of transforming learning through technology and innovation. Candidates must hold a completed terminal degree at the time of application; conferral letters or equivalent official verification are required.

Highlights

• Non-resident full-time position
• Competitive, tax-free salary in the UAE
• Teach in a dynamic, fully online program accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), UAE
• Opportunity to shape the future of digital learning and contribute to the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategy, the UAE Green Agenda 2030, and post-COP28 sustainability priorities in the region

Main roles & responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a vital role within the School of Sustainability and Green Economy, complementing the school’s existing expertise in environmental management, waste and water sustainability, energy transitions, and circular-economy/data-driven innovation by leading teaching and research in sustainability finance, ESG, carbon management, and climate policy.