Assistant Professor In Public Law

Abu Dhabi University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Annual flights

Family housing

Education allowance

Private health insurance

End of service benefits

Job summary

Abu Dhabi University’s College of Law invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Public or Private Law. Candidates may be considered for Associate Professor in special cases.

The program offers Arabic and English instruction and is accredited; teaching in English and Arabic is expected. Applicants should demonstrate scholarly excellence, publish in Scopus indexed venues, and have at least three years of teaching and research experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution; for Associate Professor, eight years of teaching and research experience with publications.
• For Assistant Professor, three years of full-time teaching and research experience with notable publications.
• Ability to teach in English and Arabic; experience in academic teaching and research is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Public or Private Law.
• Engage in research, publish in refereed journals, and contribute to program development.
• Supervise dissertations, mentor students, and participate in departmental activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service to the College of Law.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Googlescholar

ORCID

Scopus

Job description

Job Description:

About This Job

Abu Dhabi University is a global leader in research and teaching, and is ranked in the Top-250 in the latest 2026 Times Higher Education rankings. The College of Law at Abu Dhabi University is contributing to academic excellence nationally and internationally. We are currently seeking a new Faculty Member at the level of Assistant Professor in Public or Private Law – consideration will be given at Associate Professor in special cases. The College of Law is a regional leader in legal education, offering a Bachelor of Law, a Master of Public Law, a Master of Private Law, and a Master of Law in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence, and a PhD in Law. Our programs are CAA and WASC-accredited. Our curriculum, primarily in Arabic and English, reflects our commitment to academic excellence and cultural diversity. Applicants should be able to teach in English and Arabic, however, applicants with English only are also encouraged to apply.

Remuneration Package

• tax free salary
• annual flights for self and immediate family
• family housing
• children’s education allowance
• private health insurance
• end of service benefits

Application Details

Your Application in English should include in 1 document the following and please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. You must also complete an online video interview.

• Cover Letter: addressing how your experience matches position requirements.
• Curriculum Vitae: that includes education, teaching and research experience with a list of publications. Please include a direct link to your Googlescholar, ORCID and Scopus profiles in your CV.
• Research Proposal: Please include a 2-page research proposal stating what research you will conduct over the next 2-4 years while at the College of Law.

Note: Incomplete Applications will not be considered

Any Questions – please email the Dean of the College.

Criteria youmusthave

1. Experience Required/ Nature of Relevant Experience

• a) Assistant Professor – Have a doctoral or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution. Have demonstrated significant scholarly accomplishments appropriate to his/her discipline. He/she should have had at least three years of full-time teaching and research experience (with key research publications) to be considered for Assistant Professor. Have demonstrated excellent teaching ability and shown continuing active engagement with students in and outside the classroom.
• b) Associate Professor – He/she should have had at least eight years of full-time teaching and research experience (with key research publications) – If applying as an Associate Professor please list your Top-10 Scopus publications with a 5-line explanation for each of the ten papers of why it is a good contribution to academic literature.

Special Skills and abilities

• Communication/Teaching Skills, Presentation Skills, Computer Skills (Microsoft Office)
• Have a teaching qualification or be willing to complete one under the UK HEA Fellowship Scheme.
• Demonstrated commitment to publishing Scopus publications.
• Clear engagement with research networks (evidence-based).
• Experience in developing student activities/events
• Demonstration of being a ‘good University citizen’

Application Deadline

30th August 2026: Interviews will be held in September

Requirements