Associate Professor

University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sharjah invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Health Care Management. The role spans undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision of theses, and active research with potential service on curriculum development and accreditation committees.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Public Health with a concentration in health care management, health policy, economics, or related fields and demonstrate a strong record of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Public Health with concentration in Health Care Management, Health Policy, Health Economics, Health Services Research, or related field.
• Minimum five years of university-level teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated scholarly achievement with peer-reviewed publications and conference participation.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in public health and health care management.
• Supervise theses and dissertations; provide academic advising and mentoring.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program review, and accreditation activities.
• Engage in high-quality research and scholarly activities in health economics, policy, or related fields.
• Participate in department, college, and university committees; contribute to community service.

Skills

English proficiency

Teaching experience

Research and publications

Curriculum development

Online teaching

Statistical analysis software

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Public Health (Health Care Management / Health Policy / Health Economics / Health Services Research)

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Posting Date 06/Oct/2026 Expiry Date 07/Dec/2026 Job Reference Number:2713-2026-10-06T11:59:09

Associate Professor

CATEGORY Faculty Members College of Health Sciences

College Health Sciences

Department Health Services Administration

Job Purpose

The Department of Health Care Management at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor, with an expected start date of August 2027.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Public Health, with a concentration in Health Care Management, Health Policy, Health Economics, Health Services Research, or a closely related field, and demonstrate a strong record of teaching and scholarly achievement. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, student supervision, and departmental and university activities.

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in public health and health care management, with expertise in areas such as health economics and finance, healthcare quality, biostatistics, and epidemiology.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in graduation projects, theses, and dissertations.
• Provide academic advising, mentoring, and support for student development.
• Design and implement appropriate methods for assessing student learning.
• Conduct high-quality research and contribute to scholarly activities, with preference for research in healthcare quality, health economics and finance, health services research, biostatistics, or epidemiology.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program review, and academic accreditation activities.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and other academic assignments.
• Contribute to community service and professional activities.
• S upport departmental initiatives and activities that enhance student engagement and professional development.

Required Skills

• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated creativity, commitment, professionalism, and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with statistical analysis software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that support effective interaction with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Evidence of sustained scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, research grants, conference participation, and other professional contributions.
• Experience with online and technology-enhanced teaching at the university level is desirable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ph.D. in Public Health, with a concentration in Health Care Management, Health Policy, Health Economics, Health Services Research, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in public health and health care management, particularly in health economics and finance, healthcare quality, biostatistics, epidemiology, leadership, health policy, health promotion, or health informatics.
• Teaching experience in biostatistics and epidemiology is highly desirable.
• A minimum of five years of university-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement through publications in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals and participation in conferences, seminars, or other academic forums.
• Experience in curriculum development and academic program accreditation is preferred.
• Administrative or academic leadership experience is an advantage.