Website Zayed University
Zayed University is a national and regional leader in educational innovation. Founded in 1998 and proudly bearing the name of the Founder of the Nation – the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this flagship institution has met the President’s high expectations. Today, Zayed University has two modern campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that welcome both national and international students.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Political Science/International Relations – Abu Dhabi
The Opportunity
The Department of International Affairs and Social Sciences at Zayed University is inviting applications for full-time faculty positions in Political Science or International Relations. Candidates should hold a doctorate in Political Science or International Relations at the time of appointment and be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses on International Relations, Comparative Political Systems, Foreign relations of the UAE.. etc.
College Information
The Department of International Affairs and Social Sciences is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which offers an undergraduate program in International Studies with three concentrations in International Relations, Middle East and Gulf Studies, and Political Economy and Development. The International Studies program takes a broad, multidisciplinary approach to studying Anthropology, History, Sociology, Humanities, and Political Science at the local, regional, and international levels.
About Zayed University
Zayed University is renowned across the region as a trailblazer. Established in 1999 by the late Founder of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the university is a pioneer of female empowerment and leadership. From its very inception, the university has played a leading role in enabling individual growth and is one of a select group of institutions across the Middle East to apply a distinctly liberal arts approach to education. Today, as the needs of the knowledge society evolve, Zayed University is again at the forefront of the region’s development and transformation.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will fully meet the expectations for the position, which include:
- A Ph.D. in Political Science or International Relations that is or can be equalized by the UAE Ministry of Education
- A proven record of excellence at baccalaureate-level teaching
- Demonstrated ability to integrate web-based and/or digital technology in the classroom.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to upload the following:
- An up-to-date CV.
- Cover letter (maximum two pages).
- Contact details of 3 references (HR will contact referees after the candidate passes the initial interview) for each referee, please include 1) Name, 2) Position, 3) Organization, 4) Email address.
- A scanned copy of your doctoral diploma/certificate.
- A scanned copy of your master’s diploma/certificate and transcript (if applicable).
- Your most recent two semesters of student evaluations of your teaching.
Interview & Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview. Positions will remain open until filled.
Please note that Zayed University hires at rank.
Application Link:
https://apply.interfolio.com/163522