Assistant Professor in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

Ajman University; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Professor in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Nursing and demonstrate strong clinical expertise as well as a commitment to teaching and research. Responsibilities include developing courses, evaluating student progress, and contributing to academic support initiatives. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and experience in a relevant clinical setting. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in psychiatric and mental health nursing practice.
• Record of, or potential for, scholarly contributions (publications, research funding, presentations).
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress.
• Research and manage instructional resources.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to develop and deliver effective academic presentations

Ability to work effectively within a diverse, multidisciplinary team

Strong skills in creating, composing, and editing academic materials

Program planning and implementation skills

Knowledge of computerized student information systems

Education

Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD) with specialization in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Professor in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (Full-Time)

Department

Nursing Department

Qualifications and Experience

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD) with a specialization in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from a well-reputed university
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in psychiatric and mental health nursing practice
• Record of, or potential for, scholarly contributions (publications, research funding, presentations)
• Graduate of accredited universities that use the credit hour system, with English as the medium of instruction
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience
• Experience in supervising student projects and thesis dissertations
• Proficient use of educational technologies (presentations, e-learning systems, and academic reporting tools)
• Preference will be given to candidates with strong research output and relevant industry or clinical experience in mental health care

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, in alignment with the University’s three core standards: Teaching, Research, and Service
• Evaluate and monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to support student success
• Research, organize, and manage instructional resources, course outlines, and community networks
• Identify and apply effective teaching methods, procedures, and resources to achieve course objectives
• Support and actively participate in accreditation and quality assurance initiatives
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and deliver effective academic presentations
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse, multidisciplinary team
• Strong skills in creating, composing, and editing academic materials
• Program planning and implementation skills
• Knowledge of computerized student information systems

Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted