Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Operations & Supply Chain Management

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.
• Ideally 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.
• Ideally 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.