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Assistant, Associate Professor of Psychology

AUD American University in Dubai

Dubai

On-site

AED 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology. This role is perfect for candidates with a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field, who have a strong teaching background and expertise in research methods and statistical analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant academic community, assisting in curriculum development and student advising while fostering a diverse and collaborative environment. With a competitive compensation package, including tax-exempt salary and additional benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of psychology education in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Housing
Annual two-way airfare
Health/life insurance
Professional memberships
Conference attendance expenses
Assistance with children's tuition

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent in Psychology from a Western accredited university.
  • Previous teaching experience in a Western higher education system.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in student advising, curriculum development, and departmental services.
  • Demonstrate effective student-centered teaching at the undergraduate level.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness
Research methods
Statistical analysis
Communication skills
Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology
Terminal degree in Psychology-related field

Job description

The School of Arts and Sciences at the American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology with a solid background in Clinical or Therapeutic Psychology to begin in Fall 2025.

The successful candidate should have:

  1. Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree in Psychology or a Psychology-related field from a Western accredited university;
  2. Previous teaching experience in a Western higher education system, with high ratings of teaching effectiveness;
  3. Expertise and experience in teaching research methods and statistical analysis;
  4. Evidence of scholarly activity or strong potential for scholarly contributions;
  5. Excellent English written and oral communication skills;
  6. The ability to work collegially within a diverse team of faculty.

Candidates should have evidence of successful teaching experience or must demonstrate significant potential and promise of student-centered teaching effectiveness and excellence at the undergraduate level. Additionally, candidates are expected to meet standards of professional scholarship and to assist in student advising, curriculum development, and other services to the department, school, and community.

The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Besides tax-exempt basic salary, it includes housing, annual two-way airfare, health/life insurance, professional memberships, conference attendance expenses, assistance with children's tuition, and other components.

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