Part-Time Industry Faculty — Teach & Mentor (Remote)

Abu Dhabi University; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 22,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible role

Access to teaching tools

Engage with student talent

Collaborative research

Professional networking

Leading institution

Job summary

Abu Dhabi University invites industry professionals to join our academic community as Industry Faculty (Part-Time). This role offers a flexible teaching load of up to two courses per semester across all colleges, with opportunities to teach remotely for selected courses.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, with current industry leadership experience. Doctorate is preferred for postgraduate teaching, and active engagement in research and industry collaboration is

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with current industry experience.
• Doctorate preferred for postgraduate teaching; Master’s degree with extensive industry leadership experience may be considered.
• Currently employed in a senior or technical industry role, or recently retired (within 3 years).
• Membership in a reputable professional or industry association is preferred.
• Strong subject matter expertise and excellent communication skills.
• Teaching or mentoring experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two undergraduate or postgraduate courses per semester.
• Deliver industry-aligned instruction based on approved course learning outcomes.
• Infuse classroom teaching with real-world examples, tools, and case studies from your industry experience.
• Support academic programs by integrating current industry practices and trends into teaching and curriculum.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty on industry-relevant research and applied innovation projects.
• Mentor students on professional development, career readiness, and workplace expectations.
• Actively participate in at least two college activities or committees each academic year.
• Have the ability to teach remotely for a limited period of time on selected courses only.

Skills

Teaching

Industry experience

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

Abu Dhabi University invites industry professionals to join our academic community as Industry Faculty (Part-Time). This role offers a flexible teaching load of up to two courses per semester across all colleges, with opportunities to teach remotely for selected courses.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, with current industry leadership experience. Doctorate is preferred for postgraduate teaching, and active engagement in research and industry collaboration is