Faculty Position in Public Health / Healthcare Management -Assistant / Associate / Full Professor

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• Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is a pioneering institution in smart learning and digital education, recognized globally for innovation, flexibility, and learner-centered approaches.
• Located in Dubai, a leading hub for healthcare innovation and digital transformation, HBMSU plays a key role in shaping future-ready professionals aligned with the UAE’s Vision and digital health agenda.
• HBMSU invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Public Health/ Healthcare Management at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
• The successful candidate will contribute to advancing teaching, research, and innovation in healthcare management, with a particular emphasis on public health, health economics, health management, health systems performance, and data-driven decision-making.
• Main roles & responsibilities
• The selected candidate will be a key contributor to the School of Health Sciences.
• Primary responsibilities include:
• **Teaching**: Conduct online courses in public health and health management, covering topics such as public health, health economics, operations management, health quality, and health management.
• **Curriculum Development**: Design instructional materials and e-content for healthcare management, incorporating industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• **Research:** Contribute to the academic community by publishing research in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals. Develop research proposals, secure funding for healthcare management-related projects, and supervise capstone projects.
• **Mentorship:** Provide guidance, advice, and mentorship to learners, supporting them throughout their academic and professional journeys.
• **Professional Development:** Develop and deliver professional short courses and workshops tailored to the needs of specific target groups and professional communities.
• **Service:** Support academic programs by fulfilling essential responsibilities, including activities related to program accreditations and institutional requirements.
• Required qualification & skills
• PhD in Public Health / Healthcare Management from an accredited university (top-ranked institutions preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare management and its practical applications.
• Ability to teach healthcare management courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Preference for candidates with experience in health data analytics and AI in healthcare
• Electronic health records, health information systems and interoperability, and data governance and health information security.
• Proven success in teaching at accredited universities.
• Experience teaching in online learning environments.
• Ability to integrate industry practice and digital innovation into teaching and curriculum design.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering professional workshops tailored to specific audiences.
• Demonstrated capability in supervising learner theses and supporting research projects.
• Rank and Appointment
• Candidates will be considered for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor based on the following criteria:
• A minimum of 5 years of academic experience in a university setting is required.
• A robust research profile demonstrated by high-quality publications and impactful contributions to the field.
• Evidence of holding the same academic rank (Associate Professor or Professor) at the time of application or at the last employing institution.