Deputy Dean, College of Business (QAA & AACSB Accredited) – 09/23 – To Date
Associate Professor (Management), College of Business – 05/22 – To Date
Co-Chair: Global Women & Leadership Working Group, Initiated by PRME – 04/26 – To Date
Founder & Lead: Women Leadership Forum – 04/25 – To Date
Director: Metaphorum (Organizational Cybernetics Research Community) – 05/26 – To Date
Member: Strategic Planning Committee, Accreditation Committee – 2020 – To Date
Member: QA Committee for Academic Affairs (University) – 2023 – To Date

Past Positions:
Program Director (BBA-HRM, Management, Marketing) – 01/23 – 08/23
Assistant Professor, College of Business – 09/19 – 04/22
Chair – Curriculum Committee (2021–2024) & Course File Committee (2019–2021)

Deputy Dean (2023–To Date):
Providing leadership within the College & overseeing College planning, performance, & quality management in teaching, research, & community engagement, aligned with AACSB & CAA.

Major Accomplishments:
- Achieved institutional international accreditation by The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), UK, by contributing as QA Committee for Academic Affairs Member.
- Secured AACSB Accreditation and MBA Program Re-Accreditation from CAA-UAE by chairing the Curriculum Committee and aligning curricula with accreditation standards.
- Initiated BBA curriculum reform following green education principles and integrated SDGs in all the four programs of the college; Impact Story Featured Globally by UN-Principles of Responsible Mgmt Education (PRME).
- Aligned BBA-HRM Curriculum with Society of HRM – Role: Program Director
- Launched the Women Leadership Forum as Deputy Dean, enhancing program relevance and diversity.
- Expanded industry collaboration by signing MoUs with 5 industry partners and hosting 6 exchange students from IESEG School of Management, France, over 3 years.
- Increased student engagement by initiating bi-annual Industry-Business Day (150+ industry representatives), Research Days (Conferences, Symposiums, Colloquiums, Panel Discussions, etc.), International Business-Students Day, and Internship Fair (40+ field experiences) within 3 years.
- Enhanced experiential learning by adding 15+ field visits and 15+ industry guest lectures over 3 years.
- Developed key college materials, including the Annual College Newsletter, College Prospectus, and Women Leadership Forum brochure, to improve communication and outreach.
- Prepared and reviewed strategic plans (2021–To Date) as Strategic Plan Committee Member, ensuring periodic updates and alignment with institutional goals.
- Prepared self-evaluation and semester-based reports for BBA and MBA re-accreditation, and represented the College in external peer review committees nationally and internationally.
- Reviewed curricula and recommended quality enhancements as Curriculum Committee Chair, coordinating with stakeholders to strengthen program outcomes.
- Advised and mentored students on course registration and academic/non-academic issues, supporting student success each semester.

Teaching (2019–To Date):
- Teach Undergraduate (BBA) & Graduate (MBA & DBA) courses delivered Face-to-Face and Online (Real-Time via MS Teams).
- Develop course syllabi, learning materials, assessments, Assurance of Learning (AoL) reports, and e-course files.

Founder & Lead, Women Leadership Forum – Al Ain University:
- Founded and lead the Women Leadership Forum (WLF) at Al Ain University, creating a platform that empowers women through leadership development, mentoring, networking, career advancement, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement, aligned with SDGs 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
- Develop and lead leadership and professional development initiatives, including workshops, seminars, expert panels, and knowledge-sharing events that connect women students with accomplished leaders and professionals.
- Build mentorship and networking pathways connecting female students with women leaders, alumni, academics, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to support career development and leadership progression.
- Facilitate academia–industry and international partnerships that expand opportunities for women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and professional development, including collaborations with leading women’s organizations.

Member, Quality Assurance Committee for Academic Affairs (University Level) & Academic Accreditation Committee (College Level) (2021–To Date):
Monitoring University-level KPIs (MoHESR) of Assessment Quality Review (2.1), Student Satisfaction (2.6), Joint Industry Courses (3.3), & Industry Contributions (3.4).
Preparing Self-Evaluation Report for BBA & MBA for re-accreditation.
Presenting College in External Peer Review Committees (National-CAA & International-QAA).

Chair, Curriculum Committee (2021–2024):
Review the curricula to ensure alignment with the mission & standards (CAA & AACSB).
Recommend quality enhancements for improved faculty-student/student-student engagement.
Coordinate with stakeholders: Advisory Board, QA committee, alumni, faculty, and College leadership, to strengthen program outcomes.

Student Advising:
Advise and mentor students on course registration each semester.
Provide support to advisees in addressing academic/non-academic issues.

Assistant Professor & Chair (Acting), Management Department
Deputized as Acting Dean: July–Aug 2016 & Apr–May 2017

Teaching: Taught undergraduate courses, developed and deployed teaching materials, and moderated assessments for peers.

Chair, Management Department (Acting) (2016–2017):
- Prepared program review & specification reports, study plans, and course descriptors.
- Ensured curriculum delivery and achievement of learning outcomes.
- Reviewed scholarship applications and mentored new faculty.
- Contributed to MBA program development and other Dean-assigned tasks.
- Led College research activities and authored compliance & strategic reports.
- Principal Investigator, COBA–Chamber research project.
- Coordinated Internship & Research Program (2014–2017).

Quality Assurance Contributions:
- Evaluated curriculum, teaching methods, and materials against QA standards.
- Supported KPI data collection and developed ADRI reports for OAAA accreditation.
- Validated Foundation College program.
- Engaged in QA activities and cross-college reviews.

Student Advising & Counselling:
- Advised and mentored students on registration and academic planning.
- Provided career guidance and supported advisees in academic/non-academic matters.

College Committees Membership:
- Chair, College Research & Enterprise Committee
- Member, University Academic Board
- Member, College Academic Board
- Member, College Examination Committee (2015–2017)
- Member, Student Affairs Committee

Assistant Professor / Head of Management Sciences Department
Coordinator, Islamabad Research Forum

Teaching (Post-Graduate Masters Level Courses):
- Prepared study material, case studies, projects, assignments, exams, and handbooks.

Head, Management Sciences Department:
- Managed departmental academic and administrative activities, including BBA/MBA program oversight.
- Developed curriculum and study plans, class schedules, faculty hiring, and course allocation.
- Managed student registration, exams, and results.
- Represented the campus at expos, seminars, and conferences.

Coordinator, Islamabad Research Forum:
- Managed bi-monthly seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and the annual International Conference on Business & Technology.

Leading Admission Campaign:
- Led the university’s biannual admission campaign across Federal and KPK regions.
- Oversaw program brochures, prospectus, ads, social media, and mobile marketing.
- Allocated staff targets and supervised execution.
- Managed entrance tests through to offer letters.

Editing Newsletter:
- Compiled and edited the semi-annual newsletter “Seek,” highlighting academic, research, and community engagement achievements.

Community Engagement Services:
- Organized Students Week (semi-annually) with indoor/outdoor competitions.
- Led on-campus social cause events (e.g., donations, plantations).
- Arranged industrial visits, guest lectures, study tours, and special events (Women’s Day, Earth Day, Labour Day).

College Committees Membership:
- Member, Campus Management Committee
- Member, University Disciplinary Committee
- Member, Examination Committee

Assistant Professor – Management Sciences Dept.

Assistant Director, External Affairs & Senior Lecturer, Business Dept.