Assistant Professor of PSYCHOLOGY

Abu Dhabi University; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi University in the United Arab Emirates seeks an Assistant Professor of Psychology to deliver high-quality teaching across core and specialized areas such as cognitive, developmental, social, and abnormal psychology. The role includes updating course materials, assessing student performance, and supervising research projects to ensure program learning outcomes.

The position involves active engagement in research, scholarly activities, and participation in academic conferences, along

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality teaching across core and specialized psychology areas.
• Engage in research, publications, and conferences.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate programs and provide appropriate student support.
• Coordinate academic programs and contribute to department initiatives.
• Lead research in a specialized psychology area to enhance the university's profile.
• Employ diverse pedagogical methods to support holistic student development.
• Support the university's mission, vision, and values in daily activities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research leadership

Academic advising

Job description

About This Job

The Assistant Professor in Psychology is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across core and specialized areas such as cognitive, developmental, social, and abnormal psychology, using evidence-based and student-centered approaches. The role includes preparing and updating course materials, assessing student performance, and supervising research projects to ensure the achievement of program learning outcomes. The Assistant Professor contributes to curriculum development and continuous program improvement to align with international standards and emerging trends in psychology. In addition to teaching, the position requires active engagement in research and scholarly activities, including publications and participation in academic conferences. The role also involves academic advising, departmental service, and collaboration with community and professional organizations to enhance student learning and program relevance.

The Assistant Professor in Psychology is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across core and specialized areas such as cognitive, developmental, social, and abnormal psychology, using evidence-based and student-centered approaches. The role includes preparing and updating course materials, assessing student performance, and supervising research projects to ensure the achievement of program learning outcomes. The Assistant Professor contributes to curriculum development and continuous program improvement to align with international standards and emerging trends in psychology. In addition to teaching, the position requires active engagement in research and scholarly activities, including publications and participation in academic conferences. The role also involves academic advising, departmental service, and collaboration with community and professional organizations to enhance student learning and program relevance.

Job Description

The role involves teaching students in undergraduates and postgraduate academic programs while ensuring appropriate support is provided and high-performance levels are achieved. In addition to program coordination, the Assistant Professor will head research in specialized area related in order to enhance ADU’s profile and contribute to the knowledge development of the local and international community. The role will also require active participation in engaging in diverse pedagogical methods and instructional strategies that support students in their holistic development. The individual must be committed to achieve the university’s mission, vision, and values.