Physiotherapy Faculty: Teaching & Research Leader

American University; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The American University in the Emirates invites applications for a faculty position in Physiotherapy. The role involves teaching, advising, and committee work for the 2025-2026 academic year in Dubai, with instruction in English and Arabic and a 12-credit-hour load per semester.

PhD in Physiotherapy is required, with track records in research and international teaching. Candidates should have publication experience and a demonstrated ability to integrate technology in the classroom, contributing

Qualifications

• PhD in Physiotherapy from an accredited university.
• PhD must be completed by the time of recruitment from an internationally accredited university.
• 18 credit hours of graduate studies in Physiotherapy.
• Minimum two research publications in Scopus journals.
• Minimum two years of teaching experience in an internationally accredited university.
• Minimum three publications in the last five years.
• Proven excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Ability to integrate web-based and digital technology in the classroom.
• Excellent English and Arabic proficiency for bilingual instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver research-and-practice driven teaching and assess student work.
• Provide academic advising and participate in committees and service.
• Contribute to curriculum development and regular review.
• Engage in scholarly activities and publish peer‑reviewed work.
• Support accreditation processes and program quality improvement.
• Foster student success and career guidance through advisement.
• Collaborate with colleagues on research and teaching innovations.
• Integrate digital tools and online resources into courses.

Skills

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

Curricular development and review

Peer-reviewed publications

Research collaboration

Digital technology in classroom

Service to university

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Physiotherapy

18 graduate credit hours

Ph.D. by recruitment (time of hire)

Minimum two Pub in Scopus

Job description

The American University in the Emirates invites applications for a faculty position in Physiotherapy. The role involves teaching, advising, and committee work for the 2025-2026 academic year in Dubai, with instruction in English and Arabic and a 12-credit-hour load per semester.

PhD in Physiotherapy is required, with track records in research and international teaching. Candidates should have publication experience and a demonstrated ability to integrate technology in the classroom, contributing