Assistant Professor

Job description / Role

Job Description
The College of Food and Agriculture (soon College of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine) is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

The Department of Food Science, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in the area of Food Microbiology and Food Chemistry with experience in Microbiomics and molecular biology. This is a full-time position with an appointment in research and teaching. We expect the candidate to build a nationally and internationally recognized research program focused on understanding of different chemical components in food and their interaction on gut microbiota. Our ideal candidate will use molecular and computational techniques to enhance traditional food microbiology, chemistry, and microhabitats to address functional, technological, and sensorial properties of food and their impact on microbiome. Applicants whose expertise falls in quantitative food chemistry and microbiology techniques and "omics" approaches are particularly welcome to apply.

The successful candidate should also have demonstrated expertise in classroom education. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate/graduate teaching responsibilities. Service expectations include participation in appropriate professional organizations and on departmental/college/University committees. The successful candidate will participate actively in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis, dissertation and undergraduate research, and publishing research results with students. Faculty are encouraged to participate in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. The faculty member will actively seek contract and grant funding to support his/her program.

As per the UAEU mission, all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areas Research, Teaching, and Service regardless of the assignment specified in the position description.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
A doctorate (PhD) in microbiology with a background in food or dairy science, or a closely related discipline is required with a strong publication record in the applicant's chosen field. At least 3-5 years of teaching and research experience is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of research funding's. Candidates must also have a commitment to CFA core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability.

Preferred Qualification
Strong data analysis and computer skills are important. Applicants that could potentially use expanding campus resources in computing also encouraged to apply.

Teaching, research and student mentoring experience is essential. Administrative experience at the departmental, college or university level will be positively considered but is not essential.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Should have worked as an instructor or faculty member for 3-5 years in higher education institution(s) teaching the discipline post PhD. Must have good understanding of functioning within an academic environment.

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.