Luiss Business School – a leading business school headquartered in Rome – invites outstanding candidates to express their interest in teaching courses as adjunct professors at its Dubai site. Candidates for adjunct professor positions should have an MSc (or equivalent) from a university as well as at least 10 years of industry experience.
As Luiss Business School expects strong growth of its Dubai site in the near future, the purpose of this broad call for expressions of interest is to identify professionals and academics who are eager to teach one or more courses. Candidates can teach in specific subject areas and, where relevant, in the context of specific industries.
Positions are (expected to become) available in the following fields:
- Strategy
- Business modelling and planning
- Marketing and Distribution
- Finance
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Organization and People management
- Leadership and Soft skills
- International business
- Supply chain and Operations management
- Digital business
- Project Management
- ESG and Sustainability
- Family Business
Positions are expected to focus (albeit not exclusively) on the following industries:
- Fashion
- Luxury
- Tourism and hospitality
- Food and beverage
- Media and entertainment
- Arts and culture
- Sports and Leasure
- Fintech
- Mobility Management
- Real Estate and infrastructures
- Energy
- Circular Economy
Role and Responsibilities
We seek candidates who are committed to teaching and who aspire to contribute to Luiss Business School’s international expansion and visibility.
Mandatory qualifications:
- Experience in academic or managerial positions
- At least 10 years of work experience
- MSc (or equivalent) degree from a university
- Passion for teaching and education
- Fluency in English
- Confidence in using digital teaching tools
Preferred qualifications:
- Teaching experience in post-graduate and executive education
- Embeddedness in the (local) business community
- A PhD or MBA degree
- Based in UAE
Salary and benefits:
- Competitive hourly salary
- Official recognition as a member of Luiss Business School’s extended faculty
- The appointment lasts two years with time-to-time contracts
Candidates must:
- Undertake a minimum of 12 teaching hours per year in Luiss Business School’s programmes; the distribution of teaching activities among the different programmes will depend on the School’s teaching needs
- Be available to design and manage executive or custom programmes, coordinate master’s programmes and/or be involved in applied research projects
About Luiss Business School
Established in 1987 as the Management School of Luiss University, it was named Luiss Business School in 2006, and it has been based in the prestigious setting of Villa Blanc in Rome since 2017. Over the years, the School has consolidated its leadership into the national market of higher education, with a focus on the development of managerial skills. Thanks to international accreditations – AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA – it is actually ranked among the global elite of business schools, and, through the multi-hub model, it is pursuing a strategy of enriching the training experience with programmes delivered in different locations, both in Italy (Rome, Milan, Belluno), and abroad (Amsterdam, Dubai).
The Faculty represents one of the distinctive factors of Luiss Business School thanks to its ability to implement the educational model, strengthen ties with the corporate world and increase the level of internationalisation of the School.
Conditions of Engagement
Luiss Business School is dedicated to inclusion and mobility, collective leadership, and responsibility with the aim of overcoming conventions, roles, and purposes in order to transform borders into horizons. The School is focused on the promotion of diversity in its academic and student bodies. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and excellence is unwavering. These values are central to our mission as a leader in research, teaching and society. We know that varied perspectives help generate better ideas for solving the complex problems of today’s changing – and increasingly diverse – world.
Luiss Business School is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a zero-discrimination tolerance policy.To further promote diversity in our faculty, all underrepresented minorities. All expressions of interest will be considered without discrimination on any grounds.
Expression of Interest
To express your interest in one of these positions, please provide the following:
- A motivation letter including information on the subject fields (and, if relevant, the industries) you intend to cover when teaching at Luiss Business School,
- A curriculum vitae based on the format found in the attached example and
- Copies of your most relevant published research (if applicable).
Applicants should send these documents to selection@luissbusinessschool.it by 17 March 2024.
For further information, please contact faculty@luissbusinessschool.it.
