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, 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.
Please note: This is an enrolled position, which means we will be interviewing candidates while the post remains open. The final date for receiving applications is 27 November 2025
