Physics Faculty jobs in United Arab Emirates
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Assistant & Associate Professor in Physics
Job summary
A leading educational institution in the UAE is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Physics to begin in August 2026. The role involves teaching Physics laboratory and introductory courses, establishing a productive research program, and utilizing innovative teaching methods. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Physics, have university-level teaching experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a multicultural academic environment focused on growth and excellence.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a productive research program in Physics.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, including the use of high-impact educational practices.
Responsibilities
- Teach Physics laboratory courses as well as Introductory and General Physics classes.
- Establish and maintain a productive research program in Physics.
- Demonstrate success in university-level teaching using innovative pedagogies.
Skills
Education
Assistant/Associate Professor in Physics, School of Arts and Sciences, American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). The School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Physics invites applications for two full-time positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Physics, beginning in August 2026. We welcome candidates who employ high-impact educational practices to promote active learning and student engagement. The successful candidate will be required to teach Physics laboratory courses as well as Introductory and General Physics classes. Demonstrated success in university-level teaching using innovative pedagogies and experience working effectively with globally diverse student populations are expected.
- Teach Physics laboratory courses as well as Introductory and General Physics classes.
- Demonstrate success in university-level teaching using innovative pedagogies to promote active learning and student engagement.
- Establish and maintain a productive research program in Physics.
- Collaborate effectively with faculty across disciplines.
- A doctoral degree in Physics from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a productive research program in Physics.
- University-level teaching experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, including the use of high-impact educational practices.
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines.
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public, non-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education that delivers an integrated American-style undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on local culture. All programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. AURAK has also earned international recognition through institutional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). Located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing Emirates, AURAK provides faculty with the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, multicultural academic environment. The university is deeply committed to growth, innovation, and academic excellence, offering candidates the chance to play a defining role in advancing graduate education in the region.
Applicants Should Submit:
- A cover letter
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- A brief statement of teaching philosophy and a list of courses taught
- A 2–3-page research statement
- Unofficial copies of academic transcripts
- The names and contact information (postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) of at least three professional references
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