FAQs
What is the location of the job?
The job is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
What is the application open date?
The application open date is April 19, 2024.
What is the expected start date for the position?
The expected start date for the position is August 2024.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, prior experience in undergraduate teaching with evidence of pedagogical excellence, evidence of research output, and the ability to adopt innovative teaching methodologies.
What areas of expertise are particularly encouraged for applicants?
Applicants with expertise in Environmental Economics and Policy Design, Experimental and Behavioral Economics, Labor Economics, Macroeconomics, Public Economics, and International Economics are particularly encouraged to apply.
What are the responsibilities of the faculty member in this position?
The faculty member will be expected to teach each semester, engage in research, and participate in service to the college and institution as requested.
What type of learning environment does Zayed University promote?
Zayed University promotes a student-centric learning environment focused on small interactive class sessions and deep engagement between faculty and students.
What benefits are included in the compensation package?
The compensation package includes a competitive base salary, housing allowance, education assistance for dependent children, annual vacation flight ticket, medical insurance for yourself and eligible dependents, end-of-service benefits, and repatriation assistance.
What materials are required for the application?
Applicants are required to submit a CV, a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), contact details of 3 references, a scanned copy of the highest degree diploma/certificate, the most recent 2 semesters of student evaluations of teaching, and one representative research publication or writing sample.
Will all applicants be contacted after applying?
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.
What is Zayed University known for?
Zayed University is known as a pioneer of female empowerment and leadership in the region and applies a distinctly liberal arts approach to education.