Assistant Professor - Chemical Engineering

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

Al Ain, UAE

Ref: RP749-555

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Description
The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (CPE) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites application for a full-time faculty position in Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. Recognized for its academic excellence, the UAEU consistently ranks among the top universities in the region. All engineering programs, including the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and The Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE.

The successful candidate is expected to teach and develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses, establish a productive research and secure research funds internally and externally, supervise M.Sc. and PhD students, and participate in committees at the Department, College and University levels. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering with a strong track record in research.

To apply for this position, interested candidates should submit, as a single PDF document, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and contact information for at least three professional references online.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
A PhD in Chemical Engineering

Preferred Qualification
A good publication record in reputable journals. Ability to secure research funds, both internally and externally. Ability to develop and effectively teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. Strong communication skills.

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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Assistant Professor salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 21,000

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