About this role
Major Responsibilities
- 1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology, in English.
- 2. Undertake research and initiate projects leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus and ISI (Clarivate Web of Science).
- 3. Supervise graduation projects and master's and doctoral theses.
- 4. Contribute to developing and enhancing academic courses and programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- 5. Participate in academic accreditation, with attention to the standards of the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
- 6. Perform administrative duties assigned by the programme, department, college, or university.
- 7. Participate in community-service initiatives, including organizing events and providing advisory services.
- 8. Provide academic advising and student mentorship.
Language Requirements
This position requires English-medium teaching. Candidates must be native speakers of English or possess near-native English proficiency that enables them to teach sociology entirely in English and to supervise and assess students in English. An excellent command of academic written English for research and publication is also required.
Language Requirements
This position requires English-medium teaching.
Competencies & Skills
- 1. A minimum of three years' successful university teaching experience in sociology or related disciplines at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- 2. A strong record of publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus and ISI (Clarivate Web of Science).
- 3. Native or near-native command of English enabling the candidate to teach sociology entirely in English and to supervise and assess students in English.
- 4. Experience supervising graduation projects and master's and doctoral theses.
- 5. Proven ability to establish and maintain successful collaborations with research centres, industry partners, and community institutions.
- 6. A demonstrated record of contribution to university and community service.
- 7. Experience in e-learning and online education (preferred), and proficiency in integrating digital technology and artificial intelligence into curriculum design and instruction.
Qualifications
- BA in Sociology.
- MA in Sociology.
- PhD in Sociology.
- Priority will be given to candidates who obtained their PhD from a top-ranked Western