Assistant Professor of Practice in Management

College: College of Business and Digital Innovation
Start Date: Spring 2027
Application Deadline: September 18, 2026, for full consideration

Position Overview

The College of Business and Digital Innovation at the University of New Haven – Riyadh (NHU-Riyadh) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Management, beginning in Spring 2027.

NHU-Riyadh is the first international branch campus to have received approval in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and opened its doors. The college welcomed its first students at Misk City, Riyadh, in August 2026 and is building its faculty for its next phase of growth.

The position combines teaching, service, and research and provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of business curricula during the campus's formative years. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, a commitment to teaching excellence, and a student-centered approach.

Faculty members are also expected to support student success through advising, career mentoring, and student-focused activities.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in management, incorporating current developments and real-world applications.

Courses may include one or more of the following:

Undergraduate courses:

• Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
• Principles of Management and Organization Behavior
• Ethics, Sustainability and CSR
• Business Planning and Modeling
• Knowledge Management
• New Venture Management and Growth
• Compensation
• Business Society and Global Challenges
• Human Resource Development
• Business Capstone

Graduate courses:

• Leadership and Teambuilding
• Leading Organizational Strategy and Change
• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Risk Management
• Organizational Effectiveness

Additional Responsibilities

The Assistant Professor of Practice in Management will also be expected to:

• Academic Assessment: Collect learning assessment data as needed.
• Research: Conduct research that advances the field of management.
• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development of innovative and relevant curricula.
• Mentorship: Guide and advise students and support their professional and career development.
• Service: Participate in service activities supporting the department, college, and university.
• Student Engagement: Support and participate in student-focused activities at the NHU-Riyadh campus.

Qualifications

Candidates should meet one of the following educational and professional profiles:

• Ph.D. in Management or a related discipline, with experience in one or more of the teaching areas listed above; or
• MBA with substantive experience and/or professional engagement in one or more of the teaching areas listed above. Candidates with this profile will be considered.

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• Excellence in teaching and a commitment to student learning and mentorship.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

For candidates who hold a terminal degree, the University seeks a strong research record or the potential to produce high-quality intellectual contributions.

Preferred Experience and Skills

The University seeks candidates who can teach effectively within a North American higher education framework.

Experience teaching at North American universities is highly desirable, particularly when combined with demonstrated success in:

• Experiential learning
• Active learning
• Industry-engaged projects
• Technology-enabled instruction
• AACSB-aligned innovative teaching practices

Business practice experience is well regarded.

Bilingual language skills are a plus.

Compensation

Compensation, including salary and any potential allowances, will be established in accordance with the Saudi Arabian compensation framework and the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and position.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit the following as separate PDF documents through the University of New Haven's online application system:

• Cover Letter: Highlight qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum Vitae: Provide a comprehensive overview of education, experience, and accomplishments.
• Research Statement: Describe research interests, current projects, and future goals.
• Teaching Statement: Describe teaching philosophy, experience, and areas of teaching interest.
• Sample Teaching Evaluations: Provide evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Sample Publications: Provide examples of intellectual contributions to the field.

Applicants will also be prompted within the application system to provide contact information for three references.

Application Deadline

Applications should be submitted by September 18, 2026, for full consideration.

Visa and Work Authorization

Successful candidates will be processed, onboarded, and deployed to Riyadh through an outsourcing human resources company contracted by the University of New Haven for this purpose.

Academic duties will be supervised by University of New Haven administrative staff.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and appropriately maintain a Saudi Arabia visa and related work authorizations through the contracted human resources outsourcing company.

About the University of New Haven – Riyadh

The University of New Haven is recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence and is known for experiential, professionally oriented learning.

NHU-Riyadh is being established to provide academically rigorous, industry-aligned education supporting Saudi Arabia's evolving workforce needs. The posting describes the education offered at the campus as internationally accredited (AACSB) and Western in approach.

The College of Business and Digital Innovation welcomed its first students at Misk City in Riyadh in August 2026.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the University of New Haven's online application system.

Application URL: Not specified in the source posting.

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