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Job description / Role
Job Description
The United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a position in the area of Physical Chemistry. Qualified candidates at assistant/associate professor levels 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, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and 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 resume, a 3-5-page statement of research accomplishments and future plans, teaching philosophy, and courses taught. English is the language of instruction and communication. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. Candidates will be required to teach physical chemistry courses on undergraduate and graduate level along with General Chemistry courses. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Physical Chemistry from a Western university (US/Canada/Europe/Australia) in material sciences or any other suitable research will be considered. The candidate must have a publication track-record in top tier journals. Previous teaching experience at the university level would be a plus. Candidates applying will be required to arrange 3 letters of recommendations. Strong junior candidates that qualify for Assistant Professorship will be preferred.
Successful candidate will enjoy a very competitive salary package, accommodation, health insurance, relocation allowance and many more perks.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the applicable field. The ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must. Industrial and professional experience is a plus.
Preferred Qualification
Applicants with specialization in experimental Physical chemistry are especially encouraged to apply. All applicants should ensure that they include a teaching philosophy, and two independent one-page A4 size research proposals in the area of Physical Chemistry. Both proposals should contain information on possible sources of funding to support such research, required start-up funds and instrumentation needs
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.