Digital Marketing Assistant

Roles and Responsibilities

Ajman University College of Business Administration (CBA) has an opening for the position of Assistant Professor of Digital Marketing, starting in Spring or Fall 2025. The selected candidate will have primary teaching and research interests in Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing and/or Marketing Analytics and will be expected to teach in graduate and undergraduate programs. The selected candidate will also be expected to actively engage with the business community. A candidate at the full professor rank will be an outstanding scholar with experience and qualifications that reflect an international reputation for excellence in teaching, research and service as well as a demonstrable commitment to conducting multidisciplinary research related to Digital Marketing. The College of Business Administration offers Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programs. The College is accredited by AACSB.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Doctorate in Digital Business/Marketing or a closely-related field obtained from a reputable university, preferably accredited by AACSB.
• Knowledge of Project Management, Emerging Business Technologies or Digital Marketing is highly desirable. Expertise in Artificial Intelligence would be highly valued.
• Excellent teaching record with at least two or more years of teaching experience gained at graduate and undergraduate levels in an internationally reputable university.
• Demonstrable record of excellence in developing and teaching (but not limited to) Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Business Intelligence and related courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Outstanding record of research and peer-reviewed publications in top-tier business/management journals, preferably indexed in Scopus, ABS or ABDC.
• Record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable record of supervising student projects and dissertations is preferred.
• Excellent record of professional and community service is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, deliver and assess in a timely manner graduate and undergraduate courses in Digital Business Models and others as assigned.
• Engage in innovative and technology-based approaches to teaching and learning.
• Actively seek out methods, procedures and resources to best achieve course and lesson objectives.
• Provide academic advising services to students.
• Conduct high quality research and publish research outcomes in reputable journals and conferences.
• Participate in committee and other service tasks at the department, college and/or university levels as assigned.
• Actively engage in promoting the growth and visibility of Ajman University.
• Provide consultancy and other industry-facing services to Ajman University partners and members of the business community.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

GENERAL:

• Play an active role in the administration and promotion of the Department of Marketing.
• Attend and actively contribute to departmental and university meetings as appropriate.
• Assist with students’ recruitment efforts, including attendance at open days if required.
• Contribute to the strategic planning process at all levels, including participating in relevant working groups.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• A letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A statement of teaching and research philosophy.
• Copies of transcripts of doctoral (or other highest, as applicable) coursework.
• A list of three professional references with names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses- including a current or previous supervisor.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of digital marketing strategies, tools, and metrics.
• Proficiency in marketing analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent curriculum development skills for designing engaging and relevant course content.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills for effectively engaging students and presenting research findings.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and contribute to interdisciplinary projects.
• Strong mentorship abilities to guide students in their academic and career paths.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with digital marketing platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush, HubSpot) and social media tools.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and educational technology.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about teaching and committed to student success and engagement.
• Innovative and adaptable in incorporating new trends and technologies into the curriculum.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in academic and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in digital marketing and related subjects.
• Conduct research in areas of digital marketing, publishing findings in reputable journals.
• Supervise student projects, theses, and research initiatives.
• Participate in departmental service, including committees and outreach activities.