Assistant Professor أستاذ مساعد (Economics)

Sharjah International; Sharjah; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

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

in Economics or a closely related field from an internationally recognized university is required, with priority for Western institutions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics (or closely related field) from an internationally recognized university.
• Strong teaching and research in Economics, Environmental Economics or Sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate Economics courses (MBA, EMBA, BAM, DBA).
• Supervise student theses and dissertations.
• Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation.
• Engage in industry collaboration and community service.

Job description

Category

CATEGORY Faculty Members College of Business Administration

College Business Administration

Department Finance and Economics

Job Purpose

Job/Position Summary 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. The Department seeks qualified candidates with demonstrated teaching and research expertise in Environmental Economics, Sustainability, Climate Change Economics, Natural Resource Economics, and Sustainable Development. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related discipline from an internationally recognized/accredited university, preferably a Western university. Candidates must demonstrate a strong research profile, evidenced by publications in reputable Scopus-indexed journals, and have at least three years of full-time academic teaching experience in higher education. Teaching experience in Environmental Economics, Sustainability, or related courses is essential. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate Economics courses, including MBA, EMBA, BAM, and DBA programs; conduct high-quality research; supervise student projects and dissertations; contribute to curriculum development and academic accreditation; and engage in professional activities, community service, and industry collaboration.

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, industry collaboration, and community service.

Required Skills

• 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.


• Preferably bilingual (Arabic and English).


• Demonstrated contributions to academic program and curriculum development.


• Working knowledge of relevant academic accreditation systems.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Economics, preferably with a specialization in Environmental Economics, Sustainability, Climate Change Economics, or Natural Resource Economics, from a reputable, internationally recognized/accredited university, with preference for Western universities. A minimum of three years of full-time academic teaching experience in higher education is required, including demonstrated teaching experience in Environmental Economics, Sustainability, or closely related courses.