Assistant Professor in Agricultural Hydrology and Irrigation Systems Engineering

Job description / Role

Job Description
The Department of Integrative Agriculture of the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the field of agricultural hydrology and irrigation systems engineering. Particularly welcome are applications of candidates with a history of field-based research on technical aspects of plant water supply and fertigation, and/or experience with the use of simulation models of water flow through agricultural systems. The successful candidate is expected to further build up research capacity in the above mentioned field at the Department of Integrative Agriculture, and contribute to related curriculum development and delivery.

Working place will be the UAEU Al Maquam Campus in Al Ain, as well as its agricultural experimental stations in Al Foah and Fallaj Hazaa.

The Department of Integrative Agriculture offers a supportive and highly interdisciplinary working environment. Research projects and educational programs benefit from its well established research facilities, and strong ties that are maintained with stakeholders from the agricultural industry, international academic institutions and related public bodies. Qualified candidates 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 application package should include a detailed resume, a brief 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.

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
Well documented research record in the concerned field

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.