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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Economics - College of Interdisciplinary Studies

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Research & Development
    Education & Teaching
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, prior undergraduate teaching experience, research output, innovative teaching skills, and the ability to learn technology and work in teams.
  • You will teach, engage in research, and provide hands-on instruction while enhancing students' learning experiences and participating in college service activities.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in a relevant discipline as described above
  • Prior experience in undergraduate teaching with evidence of pedagogical excellence
  • Evidence of research output
  • Ability to adopt innovative teaching methodologies and proven commitment to active learning
  • Ability to learn new technology and work in teams in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • As a faculty member, you will provide practical hands-on instruction in an engaging learning environment, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies to enhance our student's learning experience and achieve learning outcomes.
  • Faculty are expected to teach each semester and be active researchers.
  • Additionally, faculty will be expected to engage in service to the college and institution as requested.

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.

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Education
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Zayed University is a national and regional leader of 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 is the modern embodiment of the Founding Father’s ambitions for higher education in the United Arab Emirates. Today, Zayed University is notable for encompassing two modern campuses in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai that welcome national and international students from within the UAE, the wider Gulf region and across the globe. Zayed University is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)—the internal quality assurance and accreditation body of the UAE—and internationally by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (USA), one of six regional accreditation bodies in the USA which assures internationally recognized programs from a quality-assured university.