Assistant/Associate Professor in Structural Engineering

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

Al Ain, UAE

Ref: RP749-1062

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University invites qualified outstanding candidates to apply for a full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant/associate professor in the area of Structural Engineering. The department is interested in hiring a highly motivated individual who can provide research contributions in two or more of the following areas:

Innovative Structural Systems, Computational Structural Engineering, Steel and Composite Structures, and Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design Theories.
The successful candidate is also expected to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in the area of Structural Engineering.

The candidate must have demonstrated potential for effective teaching, independent research, and scholarly activities. English is the language of instruction and communication in the College of Engineering.

Duties include:
- Teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and supervise capstone graduation projects in the area of Structural Engineering.
- Attract externally funded research projects and conduct original research that leads to publications in top-ranked international journals.
- Contribute to advising and mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate students including supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.
- Provide services to the community, society, and the university.
- Play an active role in promoting the growth of the College of Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. Degree in Civil Engineering.

Preferred Qualification
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering from a reputable international University. A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is also required.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
- Assistant/Associate Professor in Structural Engineering
- Demonstrated record of publications in leading international journals in the area of Structural Engineering.
- Ability to develop independent research, secure research funds, and establish a strong network with industrial partners.
- Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and develop new courses or course components in the area of Structural Engineering.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.

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Structural Engineer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 11,000

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