Job title
Assistant Professor – Business and Marketing
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Salary range and package details
- Salary: USD 3,000–4,500 net per month, negotiable for exceptionally qualified candidates
- Fully furnished accommodation
- Annual return flights
- Medical insurance
- Mobile allowance
- Transportation: Pick-up and drop-off service provided
- School places for up to two children
- Professional development opportunities
Start date
As soon as possible
About the school
Our client is a leading transnational higher education institution in Bangladesh, offering internationally recognised programmes through partnerships with prestigious overseas universities.
The Assistant Professor will teach Business and Marketing, contribute to curriculum development and academic leadership, and support assessment, research, consultancy and industry engagement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced academic to contribute to an international higher education environment and support students pursuing globally recognised qualifications.
Who Will Thrive Here
This role would suit an ambitious, student-focused academic who enjoys working within an international higher education environment and is confident teaching across Business and Marketing disciplines.
Candidates who thrive in this setting are likely to be collaborative, adaptable and comfortable working across different academic frameworks. The institution would particularly suit an educator who can combine strong subject expertise with engaging teaching, effective assessment practice, academic leadership and a genuine interest in developing students for international careers.
Those with experience working with international curricula, university partnerships, industry or professional practice will be particularly well placed to make an impact.
About Dhaka
Dhaka is the vibrant and fast-growing capital of Bangladesh and one of South Asia’s major cultural, commercial and educational centres. The city offers a fascinating blend of historic landmarks, contemporary developments, diverse cuisine and a lively urban atmosphere.
As Bangladesh’s principal economic and academic hub, Dhaka provides international educators with the opportunity to experience a dynamic city while working within a growing international education sector. The city also offers a relatively affordable cost of living compared with many major international capitals.
Required qualifications
- PhD in Marketing, Business or a closely related field
- Relevant Master’s and/or undergraduate degree
- At least 5–7 years’ teaching experience, either post-PhD or through a combination of relevant academic experience
- A valid teaching licence, such as PGCE, QTS or a US teaching licence
- Demonstrable university-level teaching experience within relevant Business and/or Marketing disciplines
- Experience with assessment design and an understanding of formative and summative assessment practices
- Experience contributing to academic administration, such as programme leadership, subject leadership or academic committees
Essential skills
- Strong subject knowledge across Business and Marketing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and external stakeholders
- Ability to deliver engaging lectures, workshops, tutorials and assessments
- Experience aligning curriculum and assessment with international academic frameworks
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Collaborative approach to working with academic teams and industry partners
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to contribute to research, consultancy, publications, conferences and professional practice
- Evidence of engagement with industry and/or external organisations is highly desirable
Safeguarding skills and qualities required for international teachers
International educators are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful candidates should:
- Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and sound judgement
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students at all times
- Understand their responsibility to promote a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment
- Be alert to safeguarding concerns and know how and when to report them
- Treat students with dignity, respect and fairness
- Understand the additional responsibilities involved when working with students from diverse cultural and international backgrounds
- Be willing to undertake safeguarding training and comply fully with the institution’s child protection policies and procedures
- Support a culture in which students feel safe, valued and able to raise concerns
Who we are – chk Education
chk Education is a leading boutique international education search firm, specialising in connecting exceptional educators and academic leaders with outstanding schools and educational institutions around the world.
We work closely with our partner institutions to identify high-quality international teaching and leadership opportunities and provide candidates with professional, personalised support throughout the recruitment process.
Interested candidates should email:
rachael@chkeducation.com
If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking to secure an international teaching position, please reach out to Rachael with your preferences and she will be able to explore other opportunities with you.
Due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In some of the countries where our client schools operate, there are upper age restrictions related to the issuance of visas and work permits. If you have any questions regarding this, please don’t hesitate to ask.
chk Education utilises safer recruitment procedures to ensure compliance with child protection requirements in all employment processes. Our policies for safer recruitment are aligned with best practice and the International Taskforce for Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practice in relation to child protection and 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, but not limited to, various background and security checks, including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
