Ref: RP749-715

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Description

The United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor) at the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Qualified candidates who fit the below conditions will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to have demonstrated research achievements at previous institutions, and the ability to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, publish his/her research findings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of the UAE University. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV with a description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, and courses taught. English is the language of instruction and communication. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The appointee will be mainly involved in the Pharm-D program at all phases of the program, including curriculum and course planning and coordination, lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical sessions, supervising graduate students and will participate in the clinical rotations of the PharmD students. He/she may be asked to teach basic pharmacology and to help with PBL, TBL, and to prepare medical students for their final clinical examinations and residents for Arab Boards and/or MRCP equivalent.

The UAE is an open and tolerant society and clearly one of the most attractive places to live and work in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates University is situated in the city of Al-Ain. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are an hour's drive from Al-Ain.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
Have a Pharm-D degree + ASHP accredited Residency and/or PhD degree in Clinical Pharmacy with at least two years' experience as a clinical pharmacist. Be eligible for qualification as a licensed Clinical Pharmacist in UAE.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
He or she should have at least two years' experience in teaching pharmacotherapy and pharmacy practice. A research interest in an aspect of the national priority research areas.

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 salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 5,000

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