Professor

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institute in the UAE is seeking a faculty member for a position in Political Science. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising theses, and contributing to research and academic development. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and demonstrates a commitment to teaching excellence and research. Fluency in English is required, with knowledge of Arabic preferred. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse academic community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. is a must, preferably completed through full-time study.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Supervise graduate-level theses and conduct research.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research capability

Fluency in English

Knowledge of Arabic

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science or relevant fields

Job description

Job Description

Position: Faculty position (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor depending on experience) in the Department of Government and Society, UAE University. Fields: Political Science; Comparative Politics, Political Thought/Theory, International Political Economy, and International Relations.

Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in their area of expertise, publish research findings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of the UAE University.

The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise graduate level thesis, and also teach in civilian and military academic institutions as part of UAEU faculty. The candidate will also contribute effectively to development of the department, serve the college, UAE University and the broader UAE community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science (or relevant fields) from an accredited university completed through full‑time doctoral study.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must.
• Academic administrative and professional experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages such as Arabic preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong and continuous record of publishing research in Scopus‑indexed journals and a strong citation index.
• Experience teaching a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses and supervising graduate students’ research and theses.
• Strong theoretical knowledge and applied skills in teaching and research; excellent command of writing, reading and speaking in English (proficient in both Arabic and English preferred).
• Expertise in program development, curriculum design and development with a high‑quality service record at the level of academic department, university and community.

Expected Skills

• Applicants should upload CV, cover letter and a concise statement of motivation (no more than 750 words) specifying research interests.
• Short‑listed candidates will be interviewed; the appointment is a multi‑level process, and the candidate must pass all levels successfully.