Job Opportunities in United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The Department of Cognitive Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a full time faculty position in Psychology at the rank of assistant/associate professor. The area of specialization is open but applicants with proven expertise in the fields of Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Abnormal Psychology will be of particular interest. The Department of Cognitive Sciences at UAEU is dynamic and diverse, with excellent research facilities. We seek a collegial and talented colleague in the discipline of Psychology. The UAEU is located in Al Ain city (Emirate of Abu Dhabi), on the border with Oman and about 1.5 hours’ drive from the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The UAEU offers an attractive tax-free salary, free housing, medical insurance, and annual return airfares to the country of origin for expatriate employees and their immediate families. There is also a modest relocation allowance, as well as other benefits, including an education subsidy for children. The successful candidate will be expected to start work at UAEU in August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Deadline for applications: 13 December 2023. For further information and informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Ian Grey at: ian.grey@uaeu.ac.ae Note that all applications must be submitted through the UAEU jobs website at: https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/

Minimum Qualification

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Psychology.

Preferred Qualification

Preference may be given to applicants who (1) have completed relevant professional development courses in the provision of third level education and (2) relevant practical experience in the fields of Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Abnormal Psychology.

Expected Skills

The successful candidate is expected to have an excellent publication track record commensurate with career stage, and a demonstrable ability to attract competitive funding. The language of instruction at UAEU is English, in which native or near-native fluency is required.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application package to include: cover letter, cv, description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy and list of courses taught.

Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.

19/02/2025