Job Opportunities in University of Dubai

• College of Law: Full-time Assistant/Associate/Full Professors
• Alumni Relations Coordinator
• Internship Coordinator
• Sales Account Manager
• Assistant, Associate and Full Professors, College of Business Administration
• Assistant/Associate Professor in Information Systems, College of Information Technology
• Professional Consultants and Training Providers, Center for Management and Professional Development
• Part time trainer for ICDL

College of Law: Full-time Assistant/Associate/Full Professors

The University of Dubai (UD) is a fast growing institution of higher education with a wide range of academic, research and training programs in Business and Information Technology. The University of Dubai is part of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The academic degree programs are recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and internationally accredited by AACSB and CAC-ABET.

The recently established College of Law is the latest addition to the academic portfolio of the university offering LLM Program in English. The College of Law invites applications from qualified candidates for Spring 2013 start. The candidates must hold either PhD (in Law) or JD from internationally accredited universities with at least 5 years post-qualification legal Experience. Specialised knowledge and experience in the areas of Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Commercial law, IP, Financial services Dispute resolution etc would be highly desirable. The Candidates must have effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary collegial environment. Application review will begin immediately.

UD offers a very competitive package for successful candidates, including housing and education allowances, end-of-service benefits, annual tickets for self and family, and private medical health and life insurance.

Interested candidates must send a CV in the attached template, contact information of at least three referees and three letters of recommendation to the following address. Only eligible candidates will be contacted.

Send your CV to:
Mohamed Fawzi
Manager, Human Resources Department
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Alumni Relations Coordinator

Summary Position

1. Assure that quality services to alumni; development, growth, and involvement in UD functions is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.
2. Promote and support the UD Alumni Association.
3. To assess UD alumni in career progress and coordinate alumni events.

Key Job Elements

Specific Alumni Coordinator responsibilities are outlined as follows.

1. Coordinate the UDAA including development, promotion networking, and communications through:
   1. Building networking opportunity for alumni and student body in order to benefit all through maintenance of alumni website and coordination of annual events.
   2. Working with the “Students’ Clubs” to develop activities that will ensure student involvement with the UDAA before graduation.
   3. Promoting, supporting and supervising“Alumni Speaker Series” and “Alumni - Student Mentoring Program”.
   4. Participating in the organization and implementation of annual graduation ceremony, and other events in order to promote continued contact with graduates.
   5. Representing the Internship & Career Development Center (ICDC) and the University at sponsored events.
2. Serve as a historian to the UDAA by:
   1. Assist in writing, editing and distributing printed materials mainly “Alumni Newsletter, flyers and related “press releases”.
   2. Keeping UD alumni contact and employment details up to date.
   3. Maintain records of all alumni transactions and prepare bi-monthly reports relating to UDAA activities.
   4. Maintain the Alumni information display case, Alumni newsletter/ website, UDAA and Alumni-Student Mentoring flyers, the university magazine and departmental forms.
   5. Coordinate UDAA meetings and taking minutes of meetings.
3. Conduct Annual Alumni / Employer survey.
4. Organize for the UDAA Annual Homecoming event by:
   1. Promoting the event among UD stakeholders and handling invitations.
   2. Securing venue and event’s sponsorship.
   3. Assuming responsibility for identifying potential alumni candidates for the “Alumni Award of Distinction” and managing all aspects of the promotion, nomination, selection, and presentation process for the Award.
5. Distribute appropriate Alumni Career Services literature to interested alumni by:
   1. 5.1. Promoting Career Services to UD Alumni.
   2. Keeping alumni informed of job opportunities offered by employer.
   3. Developing new employer resources for alumni and seek personal contact at highest decision-making level within corporations and business.
6. Process purchase of alumni supplies and ID cards.
7. Actively support ICDC team environment with can do attitude in order for the Center to achieve objectives and targets.
8. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be requested by the ICDC Manager.

Position Requirements

1. The organization's philosophy has been communicated and observed in this position.
2. Maintain high professional standards and has an attitude of excellent customer service.
3. Objectives established by the Center are met.
4. Events are organized within deadlines and budgets.
5. Keep the ICDC Manager fully apprised of progress and problems.
6. Previous experience in Alumni Relations preferred.
7. Bachelor degree required.

Internship Coordinator

Summary Position

The internship coordinator is the “hub” and oversees all aspects of the program. S/he works with student, faculty advisor and host supervisor to create an internship experience appropriate to the student’s needs, skills and expectations.

Key Job Elements

Specific Internship Coordinator responsibilities are outlined as follows:

UD internship / Industry project

1. Encourage internship exchange with business firms locally and internationally.
2. Handle the internship and industry-based-project registration taking into account the eligibility criteria through:
   1. Downloading the list of students who are eligible for the internship / Industry-based Project from the UD system and notifying the same on the registration period through SMS, telephone, posted flyers and on UD website.
   2. Responding to the internship related inquiries and communicating its expectations and responsibilities to the interns, the academic and the field supervisor as and when appropriate.
   3. Creating individual files for interns and ensuring that all the internship required documents are complete and the files are arranged in order of sequence. (Interns’ files should be maintained for a period of one academic year).
   4. Identifying new and appropriate organizations to serve as internship providers. 2.5. Maintaining a current list of ongoing internships and/or potential host organizations, along with contact information.
3. Organize pre-internship orientation workshop prior to the start of the internship program by:
   1. Informing interns on the date and venue of the workshop.
   2. Preparing internship hand-outs for interns and employers in accordance to each program/concentration.
   3. Preparing Internship “Placement Notification Letter” for each intern prior to the start of the internship.
4. Ensure a smooth running of the internship program by:
   1. Following-up with the internship provider on the interns’ attendance especially for the two first days of internship to ensure smooth start of the internship program.
   2. Following-up on the collection of the internship weekly visits’ reports from the respective academic supervisors.
   3. Scheduling the Internship final presentation and notifying interns and academic supervisors accordingly.
   4. Collecting internship related projects and forms in a timely manner from interns, academic and field supervisors and file them respectively.
   5. Forwarding the completed internship evaluation forms to (Institutional Effectiveness Dept.) for processing and generating statistical reports.
   6. Uploading a soft copy of the “best report” on the ICDC website for the students’ reference.
   7. Prepare “Thank You Letter” or “Certificate of Appreciation” and send them to the internship providers by end of the internship program.
5. Actively support ICDC team environment with “can do attitude” in order for the Center to achieve objectives and targets by:
   1. Maintaining and updating Internship homepage on UD website.
   2. Organizing, filing and displaying internship guidance materials for use by students and maintaining bulletin boards.
   3. Representing the ICDC and the University at sponsored events.
   4. Assisting in organizing ICDC’s events such as “Annual Internship Provider Award”, Career Fair and open days, “Annual Alumni Homecoming event”.
   5. Directing customer calls, e-mails, faxes and in-person inquiries to appropriate ICDC / Alumni team member.
   6. Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be requested by the ICDC Manager.

CMPD / TC Internship

1. Handle placement for CMPD and TC new internship program

Position Requirements

1. 1. Proficiency in IT practices.
   2. Record-keeping techniques.
   3. Oral and written communication skills.
   4. Telephone techniques and etiquette.
   5. Basic research methods.
   6. Training necessary for future careers.
   7. Bachelor Degree with minimum two years work experience in a university.

Sales Account Manager

The CMPD & TC at the University of Dubai is looking for a Sales Account Manager to develop the selling of Management & IT training programs.

The eligible candidate must be a bachelor holder (a qualification in sales & marketing will be preferred), UAE driving license, and having sales experience in the UAE (especially in Dubai & Abu Dhabi) in the same field.

Only fluent bilingual (Arabic- English) speakers can apply.

Please submit your CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via fax: +971 4 222 5441

Job Responsibilities:

1. Achievement of Quarterly and yearly Revenue and profitability Quota, product wise.
2. Conduct regular customer visits to ensure Quota achievement.
3. Ensure expansion of customer base across the UAE on an ongoing basis, in full coordination with the CMPD/TC Manager
4. Advise the line manager of any issues that may hinder or become bottlenecks in the achievement of Quota on accounts handled by you.
5. Prepare and consolidate reports on:
   1. Weekly and monthly revenue forecast
   2. Monthly Performance reports on projected and actual Revenue
   3. Sell-out Plan for current month and plan to achieve the shortfall, if any.
6. Ensure compliance of pricing and payment receivable policies while submitting proposals.
7. Conduct Product presentation to clients
8. Undertake Business development activities to disseminate information and create greater awareness among corporate clients about portfolio of programs, CMPD/ TC strengths etc.
9. Engage proactively with clients to ensure high conversion rate of enquiry to order.

Assistant, Associate and Full Professors, College of Business Administration

University of Dubai is a fast growing institution of higher education with a wide range of academic, research and training programs in Business and Information Technology. The University of Dubai is part of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its academic degree programs are recognized by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The programs at the CBA were recently accredited by AACSB International.

The CBA is looking for Assistant, Associate and Full Professors, and invites interested applicants for commencement of employment in February 2012 and/or August/September 2012. A candidate must possess a Ph.D. degree from AACSB/EFMD accredited universities in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Human Recourses Management
• Management
• Marketing
• Production/Operation Management

A significant record that combines teaching experience with a research and scholarship record that warrants appointment as an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor are required.

A candidate must also have at least 2-3 publications in appropriate refereed international journals in English in the last five years.

Candidates are also expected to have effective oral and written communication skills, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary collegial environment. Application review will begin immediately.

UD offers a very competitive package for successful candidates, including housing and education allowances, end-of-service benefits, annual tickets for self and family, and private medical health and life insurance.

Candidates must send an up-to-date CV in the attached template and the names and addresses and three letters of recommendation to the following address. Only eligible candidates will be contacted

Prof. Mohamed Ibrahim
Professor & Dean
College Of Business Administration
University Of Dubai
P.O. Box 14143, Dubai, UAE
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Information Systems, College of Information Technology

The College of Information technology invites applications for the positions of Assistant, Associate and Full Professors in Information Systems for its College of Information Technology, for commencement of employment in February 2012 and/or August/September 2012.

Suitable candidates must have a PhD degree in Information Systems from accredited universities, possess a distinguished teaching and research records and demonstrate ability to support the Computing & Information Systems program. Candidates are also expected to have effective oral and written communication skills, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary collegial environment. Strong preference will be given to qualified candidates with a strong background in Information Systems/Technology management and with a prior graduate teaching experience.

University of Dubai is a fast growing institution of higher education with a wide range of academic, research and training programs in Business and Information Technology. The University of Dubai is part of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its academic degree programs are recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Computing and Information Systems program at UD is accredited by The Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012.

We offer a very competitive package for successful candidate, including housing and education allowances, end-of-service benefits, annual tickets for self and family and private medical health and life insurances.

Candidates must send an up-to-date CV to the following address:

Dr. Fawzi Kamoun

Dean
College Of Information Technology
University of Dubai
P.O. Box 14143, Dubai, UAE
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Professional Consultants and Training Providers, Center for Management and Professional Development

The Center for Management and professional Development (CMPD) at University of Dubai provides Professional Training and Executive Development Program to the business community in Dubai.

CMPD is pleased to announce its search for suitably qualified practicing professionals who are specialist in areas of Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Procurement & Logistics, Human Resources Management, Finance & Banking, Real Estate Management, Entrepreneurial Development etc. and are willing to deliver short training programs and workshops on a part time basis.

For delivering review courses, practicing professionals who have recently passed (i.e. 2000 and later) professional exams like Certified Management Accountant, Certified Financial manager, Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply, and Chartered Institute of Marketing need only apply.

Individuals/Organizations having adequate professional experience, qualification and resources interested to be included in such a pool should mail their detailed CV with a recent photograph at the following address:

Usha Kaul Saraf
Head, CMPD
University Of Dubai
P.O. Box 14143, Dubai, UAE
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CV sent by email must clearly mention the subject.

Part time trainer for ICDL

CMPD the executive education arm of the University of Dubai is seeking to hire a Part time Trainer to deliver ICDL training from 12-3:00 p.m. The candidate must be ICDL certified with significant teaching experience and must be fluent in Arabic and English.

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