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Teaching Professor and Executive Director of Georgetown EMBA Dubai
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Position Number: 5656300
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Business - Business Law

Teaching Professor and Executive Director of Georgetown EMBA Dubai
Georgetown University: Main Campus: McDonough School of Business

Location: Dubai
Open Date: May 09, 2024
Deadline:

Description
Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business invites applications for a full-time Executive Director and Teaching Professor who will be a visionary and thought leader to teach and guide the Dubai location on a strong growth trajectory. In addition to teaching, this non-tenure line faculty member will serve as the Associate Dean or the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) and other future programs in the Dubai location. The premier EMBA program is 20 months long and currently has an annual intake of 50 students.

This position covers 15-credits of teaching/administrative responsibilities including:

Growing the presence of Georgetown University, the McDonough School of Business, the EMBA program and other future programs in the UAE and other countries in the MENASA (Middle-east, North Africa and South Asia) region,
Engaging in short-term and long-term strategic planning to ensure growth of the Dubai presence in terms of student enrollment, launch of new programs and faculty scholarship opportunities.
Engaging with external constituents to build the Georgetown reputation, brand and relationships,
Oversee the overall planning and execution of the programs on the Dubai campus in collaboration with the business school's academic leadership, the Vice Dean of Programs, and the Dean,
Represent the university and the school at important events, either organized by Georgetown or by other entities, in the region, including as a speaker, panelist, participant and representative,
Teaching courses with emphasis on strategy, economics, management, and/or organization behavior, in the EMBA and other programs in the Dubai operation, as well as on the main campus in Washington D.C.,
Collaborating with faculty to make continuous improvements to the curriculum and courses,
Coordinating with administrative, careers, and admissions staff at MSB, and collaborating with MSB and other Georgetown University Schools, as needed.

Candidates must hold a graduate degree (a Ph.D. is preferred) in Business or a related discipline. We are seeking dynamic candidates with demonstrated ability to successfully do business development, build relationships with key business and government entities, speak at events, and teach courses in the strategy, economics, management, leadership and/or organization behavior space with relevant professional experience in these field(s). The successful candidate must be an outgoing relationship builder, a visionary and thought leader who can lead and guide the Dubai presence on a strong growth trajectory. The appointment can begin as early as August 2024 and the search process will continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Located in Washington, D.C., Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business offers unparalleled access to the world's business, policy and thought leaders as well as a collegial environment for professional development. The school, which attracts faculty and students from around the world, is committed to developing principled leaders capable of making complex business decisions in a global environment and who are dedicated to serving both business and society. The school's undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, and specialized graduate programs provide solid grounding in all the core management disciplines, with an emphasis on the global, ethical and political environment of business (http://msb.georgetown.edu). Recently the school has launched a new presence in Dubai with the goal of providing greater accessibility to international students, but particularly in the MENASA region. The current opportunity will be based in Dubai. The McDonough School of Business has an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a fundamental aspect of the Georgetown community.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To ensure full consideration, applications, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, and names and contact information of three references, should be submitted to Interfolio.

Consideration will begin May 31, 2024, or earlier, but applications are welcome until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/146017

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.