Assistant Professor أستاذ مساعد

AimGulf; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sharjah invites applications for a full-time, permanent Assistant Professor of Economics specializing in Environmental Economics & Sustainability, to commence Fall 2027–2028. The role focuses on teaching and research in Environmental and Climate economics, with responsibility for supervision and curriculum development.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics or closely related field and at least three years of full-time higher education teaching experience.

Qualifications

• At least three years of full-time academic teaching experience in higher education.
• Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related discipline from an internationally recognized university (preferably Western).

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate Economics courses, especially Environmental and Sustainability topics.
• Conduct high-quality research, supervise projects and dissertations, contribute to curriculum development and accreditation activities.
• Participate in professional activities and service to the department.

Skills

Teaching Economics

Environmental Economics

Sustainability Research

Analytical/Quantitative Skills

Curriculum Development

Accreditation Knowledge

Arabic & English Proficiency

Education

Ph.D. in Economics

Job description

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 5 November 2026

Job Reference/ID: 2737-2026-11-05T13:49:16

Job Description / Role:

The Department of Finance and Economics, College of Business Administration at the University of Sharjah, invites applications for a full-time, permanent faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Economics, specializing in Environmental Economics and Sustainability, commencing in Fall 2027–2028.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate Economics courses, particularly in Environmental Economics, Sustainability, Climate Change Economics, and Natural Resource Economics.
• Conduct high-quality research, supervise student projects and dissertations, contribute to curriculum and program development, support academic accreditation, and actively participate in professional activities.

Experience Required: At least three years of full-time academic teaching experience in higher education.

Education Qualifications: Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related discipline from an internationally recognized/accredited university, preferable a Western university.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated ability and experience in teaching Economics courses, particularly Environmental Economics, Sustainability, Climate Change Economics, Natural Resource Economics, and Sustainable Development.
• Proven ability to conduct independent, high-quality research, particularly in Environmental Economics and Sustainability.
• Strong analytical and quantitative research skills relevant to environmental and sustainability issues.
• Demonstrated contributions to academic program and curriculum development.
• Working knowledge of relevant academic accreditation systems.

Languages: Preferably bilingual (Arabic and English).

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: All

About the Company:

Comprehensive private research university established in 1997 under the patronage of the Ruler of Sharjah, and one of the largest in the United Arab Emirates. It offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programmes across medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, engineering, business, law, arts, communication, fine arts, and Sharia and Islamic studies.

Company Industry: Education & Academia

Department / Functional Area: Finance and Economics

Closing Date: 8 December 2026