De Montfort University Dubai is seeking academically qualified and experienced individuals to join the Faculty of Business and Law as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Operations & Supply Chain Management. This role is ideal for professionals committed to delivering high-quality teaching, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting students’ academic and professional development.
You will be responsible for delivering subject content across business management programmes, with an emphasis on real-world application, global trends, and cross-disciplinary integration. As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, you will engage in academic leadership, research or scholarly activity, and strategic collaboration with industry and institutional partners.
Key Responsibilities – For Both Lecturer and Senior Lecturer
- Deliver lectures, workshops, and seminars across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Teach core modules in areas such as:
- Operations Management
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Logistics & Supply Chain Technology
- Manufacturing Operations
- Operations Research
- Automation & Control
- Transportation Systems
- Industrial Engineering
- Supply Chain Finance or Marketing
- Develop course materials and assessment strategies aligned with programme outcomes.
- Support student engagement and academic success through mentoring, advising, and dissertation/project supervision.
- Contribute to curriculum innovation, programme enhancement, and academic quality assurance processes.
- Build external relationships with industry partners and engage in community outreach or student recruitment.
- Participate in the university’s governance, events, and public engagement initiatives.
Additional Responsibilities – Senior Lecturer
- Lead the development of new modules and contribute to strategic programme design.
- Coordinate modules and support junior teaching staff.
- Establish a portfolio of research or consultancy projects with the potential for publication or income generation.
- Take a leadership role in academic administration and faculty development activities.
Candidate Requirements
Lecturer – Required Criteria
- A postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD/DBA) in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of teaching experience in higher education, preferably within a UK-aligned curriculum.
- Subject expertise in at least four of the following areas:
- Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Automation and Control, Manufacturing Operations, Global Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Systems, or related fields.
- Experience in delivering innovative teaching and assessment methods.
- Ability to present information using varied methods suitable for diverse learning needs.
- A strong commitment to student success, academic integrity, and inclusive teaching practices.
- Desirable: Experience contributing to curriculum development or scholarly activity.
Senior Lecturer – Required Criteria
- A completed PhD or DBA in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field.
- 5–6 years of higher education teaching experience or equivalent professional/industry background.
- Strong knowledge and academic leadership in Operations and Supply Chain topics (see list above).
- Evidence of curriculum design and module/programme development.
- Demonstrated research or scholarly activity with a track record or strong pipeline for publication in international journals.
- Experience contributing to consultancy, external funding, or professional networks.
- Proven ability to mentor colleagues and lead academic teams.
- Desirable: Experience teaching professional learners or executive education.
Why Join DMU Dubai?
De Montfort University Dubai is a branch campus of DMU Leicester, UK. Since launching in Dubai International Academic City in 2021, and now based in Dubai Internet City, DMU Dubai delivers UK-quality education through globally relevant programmes in a modern and multicultural academic setting.
As a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Operations & Supply Chain Management, you will contribute to the growth of our business programmes, impact student learning, and collaborate on initiatives that promote academic innovation, industry relevance, and transnational education excellence.
