Assistant Professor In Psychology

Ajman University; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajman University in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning Spring semester 2026–2027. The candidate must hold a PhD from an accredited UAE university, with at least three years of teaching experience in a credit-hour environment and publications in Scopus-indexed journals.

Fluency in Arabic and English is required. The role focuses on delivering courses, maintaining accreditation standards, and contributing to research and service

Qualifications

• PhD from an accredited university in the United Arab Emirates.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in an academic institution using credit hour system.
• Publications in journals indexed by Scopus.
• Fluent in both Arabic and English (Arabic is a must).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses to students in psychology, aligning with program goals.
• Uphold standards of teaching, research and service as required by the University.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress and provide feedback for success.
• Research, organize and manage instructional resources, course outlines and related networks.
• Seek out methods and resources to achieve course objectives.
• Support and participate in accreditation initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Presentations

Diversity awareness

Written communication

Program planning

LMS knowledge

Education

PhD from an accredited university in the UAE

Tools

LMS

Job description

Job Description:

The College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University, has an opening for the position of Assistant Professor in Psychology,starting Spring semester 2026-2027.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• The applicant must have a PhD from an accredited university in the United Arab Emirates.
• The applicant must have at least (3) years of experience in teaching in an academic institution applying the credit hour system.
• The applicant should have published papers in journals within the global databases (Scopus).
• The applicant must be fluent in both Arabic and English (Arabic is a must).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and deliver courses to students in specified discipline areas of study, considering and aiming to achieve the three (3)
• Fundamental standards of the University, those are: Teaching, Research and services
• Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide feedback to sustain student success.
• Research, organize and manage instructional resources, courses outlines, and community networks.
• Actively seek out methods, procedures and resources to best achieve course objectives.
• Support and participate in accreditation initiatives.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to work effectively with a multiple diverse community.
• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
• Program planning and implementation skills.
• Knowledge of computerized student information systems and LMS.

Note:

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.