Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor of Anatomy

Job description / Role

Job Description
The United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position. Qualified candidates at all 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/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 College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), United Arab Emirates University is a research intensive medical school situated in the city of Al Ain, 160 km east of Abu Dhabi and 120 km south of Dubai. Known as the 'Garden City of the Gulf', Al Ain is based around the ancient 'Burami Oases' which have a history of settlement going back to over 5000 years. It is a modern city with every amenity and with over 100,000 hectares of trees and plants. English is widely used in the UAE.

The Medical School was founded in 1986 and is housed in a purpose built state-of-the-art facility with the mission to "train medical graduates and postgraduates of internationally recognized quality, specifically attuned to the needs and aspirations of the UAE and its culture. This is to be achieved by excellence in teaching, research and service directed to the needs of the community". English is the language of instruction.

The UAE is an open and tolerant society and clearly one of the most attractive places to live and work in the Middle East. Faculty receives tax-free salary, generous leave, and support for accommodation/furnishings, annual airfares, educational assistance for up to three children, and international conferences.

The appointee will be involved in all phases of medical education at CMHS, including curriculum and course planning, lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical sessions and in facilitating problem based learning sessions.

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.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels with demonstrable research capability.

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.