Associate Professor

Job title

Assistant Professor – Business & Marketing (with potential Head of Department responsibilities)

Location

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Salary range and package details

• Net monthly salary of USD 3,000–4,500, negotiable for exceptionally qualified candidates
• Fully furnished apartment close to campus
• Utilities covered (electricity, gas, cable TV and internet)
• Tuition and admission fees covered for up to two children at a Cambridge-curriculum school within the same education group
• Daily pick-up and drop-off transport
• Annual economy return flights home for you and accompanying dependants
• Local medical insurance for you and accompanying dependants
• Relocation baggage allowance of USD 500 per person, paid when you join and when you leave
• Mobile SIM with a monthly allowance
• Access to professional development relevant to the role

Start date

As soon as possible

About the institution and curriculum

Our client is a fast-growing international higher education college in Dhaka. It belongs to a well-established education group that also runs Cambridge-curriculum schools. Students study for internationally recognised degrees through partnerships with the University of London (with academic direction from the London School of Economics) and the University of Lancashire. The college also runs pathway programmes to Monash University in Australia and Malaysia.

You will help shape the next stage of the college’s Business & Marketing provision. That means university-level teaching through lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. You will also design, assess and moderate student work to partner-university standards, and contribute to programme review and improvement. Research, consultancy and building links with employers and industry partners are part of the role too. There is a real chance to step into academic leadership: the successful candidate may take on Head of Department responsibilities, leading departmental planning and the growth of the discipline.

Who will thrive here

This role suits an academic who is credible and student-centred, and who wants to build something rather than simply keep it running. You will enjoy it if you like working across international partner frameworks and bringing real-world business practice into the classroom. It also suits someone who wants to develop as an academic leader in a dynamic, growing environment. The package is designed with families in mind, so it is an excellent option for those relocating with children.

About Dhaka

Dhaka is the vibrant, energetic capital of Bangladesh and one of South Asia’s fastest-growing cities. Its heritage stretches back centuries, from the Mughal-era Lalbagh Fort to the pink Ahsan Manzil palace on the Buriganga River. Daily life is full of colour, with busy markets, famous street food and a warm, welcoming culture. Most expatriates live in the leafy diplomatic areas of Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara, which offer international restaurants, clubs and good amenities. The cost of living is low, which helps a tax-free salary go a long way. Dhaka is also a gateway for exploring the Sundarbans mangrove forest, the tea gardens of Sylhet and the long beach at Cox’s Bazar, and has easy flight links across Asia and the Middle East.

Required qualifications

• PhD in Marketing, Business or a closely related discipline
• A relevant undergraduate and/or master’s degree
• Typically 5–7 years of university-level teaching experience, post-PhD or combined
• Desirable: academic or industry publications, conference presentations, applied research or relevant professional engagement

Essential skills

• Clear subject expertise across business and marketing disciplines
• Experience of assessment design, formative feedback and international summative assessment standards
• Experience of academic administration, committee work, programme leadership or subject coordination
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, colleagues, families and external stakeholders
• Inclusive, engaging teaching practice that supports student progress and achievement
• A collaborative, organised and dependable approach, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines

Safeguarding skills and qualities

• A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, including young adults and any under-18 students on pathway programmes
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and a willingness to complete safeguarding training relevant to the setting
• Professional boundaries and appropriate conduct with students, both in person and online
• The confidence to recognise, record and report concerns promptly through the right channels
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for local laws, customs and values
• Integrity, honesty and openness to safer recruitment checks and ongoing professional scrutiny

Who we are – chk Education

chk Education is a boutique executive search and market intelligence firm specialising in leadership, academic and teacher recruitment for British and international schools and colleges. We work across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and emerging markets. Our approach is captured in our strapline, Recruit | Support | Develop. Founded and led by a former international educator with over 16 years’ experience in the sector, we are proud to be a COBIS Supporting Associate. We champion fair pay and salary transparency in international education, because we believe this leads to greater consistency and longer, happier tenures for educators. We support candidates personally throughout the process, from first conversation to arrival in their new country.

How to apply

Please apply via LinkedIn.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking to secure an international teaching position, please reach out to Coleen with your preferences, and she will be able to explore other opportunities with you.

Because of the number of applications we receive, we will contact only shortlisted candidates.

In some countries where our client schools operate, there are upper age restrictions related to visa and work permit issuance, so if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

chk Education utilises safer recruitment procedures to ensure compliance with child protection requirements in all employment processes. Our safer recruitment policies align with best practice and the International Taskforce for Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, various background and security checks, including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.