Assistant Professor – English Law

UD; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dubai College of Law invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English Law to contribute to teaching, research, and academic development within the LLB program. The successful candidate will support foundational and advanced common law subjects and collaborate on curriculum design.

The role requires a PhD in Law, a primary degree from a common law jurisdiction, and experience teaching core English Law subjects.

Qualifications

• PhD in Law from a recognized university.
• Primary law degree from a recognized common law jurisdiction (UK preferred).
• Minimum two years teaching experience at a recognized university.
• Expertise in common law methodology and case-based education.
• Strong research record with peer-reviewed Scopus-indexed publications.
• Scopus H-index of 2–3 or higher.
• Commitment to academic excellence, research productivity, and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate English Law courses within the LLB program in English.
• Deliver core common law subjects such as Contract Law, Tort Law, Criminal Law, Public Law, Equity and Trusts, and Jurisprudence.
• Develop course materials, assessments, and teaching resources aligned with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
• Maintain an active research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed Scopus-indexed journals.
• Contribute to curriculum development, academic advising, student supervision, and quality assurance processes.
• Participate in college committees, accreditation activities, and institutional service.
• Contribute to the academic and strategic growth of the College of Law.

Skills

Teaching English Law

Common law methodology

Curriculum development

Academic writing

Education

PhD in Law

LLB from common law jurisdiction

Job description

College of Laws Full Time Academic City, Dubai Posted 28 Oct 2026 Closes 1 Dec 2026

Law Teaching Research Quality assurance Accreditation Curriculum Legal

About the role

The College of Law at the University of Dubai is seeking to appoint a highly qualified Assistant Professor in the field of English Law. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and academic development within the LLB program.

The appointed candidate must demonstrate strong expertise in core areas of English Law and the ability to teach foundational and advanced common law subjects within the LLB program, including Contract Law, Tort Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Equity and Trusts, Jurisprudence, and related disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• 1 Teach undergraduate English Law courses within the LLB program in English.
• 2 Deliver core common law subjects such as Contract Law, Tort Law, Criminal Law, Public Law, Equity and Trusts, and Jurisprudence.
• 3 Develop course materials, assessments, and teaching resources aligned with program learning outcomes, quality assurance requirements, and accreditation standards.
• 4 Maintain an active research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed Scopus-indexed journals.
• 5 Contribute to curriculum development, academic advising, student supervision, and quality assurance processes.
• 6 Participate in college committees, accreditation activities, and institutional service.
• 7 Contribute to the academic and strategic growth of the College of Law.

Qualifications & Requirements

• PhD in Law from a recognized and reputable university, preferably with specialization in an area of common law.
• The candidate’s primary law degree must be obtained from a recognized institution within a common law jurisdiction, preferably the United Kingdom or another established common law system.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience at a recognized and reputable university, with demonstrated competency in teaching core English Law subjects within an LLB program.
• Demonstrated expertise in common law methodology and the case law based system of legal education.
• A strong research record, including publications in peer-reviewed Scopus-indexed journals.
• A Scopus H-index of 2 to 3 or above, reflecting scholarly impact.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, research productivity, and institutional service.