Academic Experience

Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (MOHESR Equivalency Available)

09/19 – To Date
Deputy Dean, College of Business (AACSB Accredited) – 09/23 – To Date
Associate Professor (HRM & Management), College of Business – 05/22 – To Date
Founder & Lead: Women Leadership Forum – 04/25 – To Date
Member: Strategic Planning Committee, Accreditation Committee – 2020 – To Date
Member: QA Committee for Academic Affairs (University Level) – 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 and overseeing planning, performance, and quality management in teaching, research, and community engagement, aligned with AACSB & CAA standards.

Major Accomplishments:
- Institutional International Accreditation by QAA (UK) – Role: QA Committee for Academic Affairs Member
- AACSB Accreditation – Role: Curriculum Committee Chair
- MBA Program Re-Accreditation (CAA–UAE) – Role: Curriculum Committee Chair
- BBA Curriculum Reform aligned with Green Education Principles – Role: Deputy Dean
- Impact Story Featured Globally by UN–Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME)
- Aligned BBA-HRM Curriculum with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Role: Program Director
- Launched Women Leadership Forum – Role: Deputy Dean
- Signed MoUs with Jordanian–Emirati Women Business Council & Arab International Women Forum
- Signed MoUs with 5 Industry Partners – Role: Deputy Dean
- Developed College Newsletter – Role: Deputy Dean
- Developed Prospectus & Women Leadership Forum Brochure – Role: Deputy Dean
- College Strategic Plan (2021–2025) – Role: Strategic Planning Committee Member
- Prepared E-Course File Templates – Role: Course File Committee Chair

Experiential Learning & Community Engagement Initiatives:
- Initiated Bi-Annual Industry–Business Day (150+ industry representatives in 2 years)
- Initiated Bi-Annual Student Research Day (Symposiums, Colloquia, Panels, Seminars)
- Initiated Bi-Annual Women Leadership Events (30+ women leaders & entrepreneurs)
- Introduced Field Visits as Experiential Learning (15+ visits in 2 years)
- Introduced Industry Expert Guest Lectures (10+ leaders in 2 years)
- Hosted 6 Exchange Students from IESEG School of Management, France (2 years)

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

Member, Strategic Planning Committee (2020–To Date):
Contributed to the development and revision of long-term College Strategic Plan (2021–2025).

Member, QA Committee (University Level) & Accreditation Committee (College Level) (2021–To Date):
Monitored MoHESR KPIs including Assessment Quality Review (2.1), Student Satisfaction (2.6), Joint Industry Courses (3.3), and Industry Contributions (3.4). Prepared Self-Evaluation Reports for BBA & MBA programs and represented the College in national (CAA) and international (QAA) peer reviews.

Chair, Curriculum Committee (2021–2024):
Reviewed curricula for alignment with mission and accreditation standards (CAA & AACSB), recommended quality enhancements, and coordinated with advisory boards, QA teams, alumni, faculty, and College leadership.

Student Advising:
Advised and mentored students on course registration, academic planning, and provided support for academic and non-academic matters.

A’Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman

11/14 – 08/17
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

Abasyn University, Islamabad, Pakistan

10/12 – 10/14
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

IQRA University, Islamabad Campus

02/12 – 09/12
Assistant Professor – Management Sciences Dept.

Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan

01/10 – 07/11
Assistant Director, External Affairs & Senior Lecturer, Business Dept.