Instructor of Philosophy

United Arab Emirates University; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the UAE is seeking an Instructor in Philosophy to teach General Education courses in applied ethics and critical thinking. Candidates must possess a Doctorate in Philosophy and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student advising, and mentorship. The role offers competitive benefits including a tax-free salary, housing, medical insurance, and an education subsidy for children's education. The successful candidate is expected to start work in August 2026.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Free housing

Medical insurance

Annual return airfares

Relocation allowance

Furniture allowance

Education subsidy for children

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentorship at the undergraduate level.
• University-level teaching experience in ethics and critical thinking required.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Education courses in applied ethics and critical thinking.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Philosophy program.
• Engage in promoting the broader mission of the UAE University.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Student advising

Curriculum development

Education

Doctorate in Philosophy

Job description

Overview

The Department of Cognitive Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University has a vacancy for an Instructor in Philosophy. AOS and AOC are open, but the successful candidate would be expected to teach General Education courses in applied ethics (e.g., Principles of Professional Ethics) and critical thinking. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student advising, and mentorship at the undergraduate level. The candidate is expected to contribute to the growth and development of the Philosophy program within the Cognitive Science department and actively engage in promoting the broader mission of the UAE University. The UAEU is located in the city of Al Ain (emirate of Abu Dhabi), on the border with Oman and about 1.5 hours’ drive from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi cities. The UAEU offers an attractive tax-free salary, free housing, medical insurance, and annual return airfares to the country of origin for expatriate employees and their immediate families. There is also a modest relocation allowance and a generous furniture allowance on appointment, as well as other benefits, such as an education subsidy for children.

Application Materials The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a teaching philosophy, and a list of courses taught or prepared to teach. The language of Instruction is English, in which native or near-native competence is required. The successful candidate would be expected to start work at UAEU in August 2026. For further information and informal inquiries, please contact Vladimir Krstić [e-mail]. Note that all applications must be submitted through the UAEU jobs website at: https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/index.jsp. Under “Job Category” select “Academic – Faculty” and under “Division” select “College of Humanities & S. Sc. (CHSS)”.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Education courses in applied ethics (e.g., Principles of Professional Ethics) and critical thinking.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student advising, and undergraduate mentorship.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Philosophy program within the Cognitive Science department.
• Engage in promoting the broader mission of the UAE University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Philosophy.
• University-level teaching experience and the ability to teach ethics courses and critical thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate level.
• Strong commitment to student success and academic advising.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and program enhancement.

Notes

The language of Instruction is English. The successful candidate is expected to start in August 2026. For inquiries, contact Vladimir Krstić at [e-mail].