Job Listings
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- Assistant, Associate or Full Professor – History, Abu Dhabi
- Assistant, Associate or Full Professor – Anthropology or History, Abu Dubai
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor – History, Abu Dhabi
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Zayed University, Abu Dhabi Campus
United Arab Emirates
August 2010
The University
Zayed University, a premier university in the United Arab Emirates, is an innovative institution based on an international model of higher education. Over 700 faculty and staff serving 4,750 students across two main campuses – as well as satellite locations – in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the University prepares graduates to become leaders in government, business, civil society, and family life. The University expects its graduates to be fully bilingual in English and Arabic, proficient in the use of computing technology, and strong in quantitative and research skills. The language of business and instruction at the University is English.
Zayed University is fully accredited in the U.A.E. as well as by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the U.S.A.
The United Arab Emirates is a progressive country known for its high standard of living and its safe and family-friendly environment.
The Department
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks a historian interested in teaching in an interdisciplinary, undergraduate setting. Areas of research specialization are open. The position will be located on the Abu Dhabi campus. Evidence of teaching ability is important, including the potential to supervise thesis projects. In addition to courses in the major area, the teaching load will include at least one course per semester in the core curriculum program.
The Requirements
A Ph.D. from a recognized university, evidence of effective teaching, willingness and commitment to teaching courses with common syllabi and learning outcomes in addition to delivering courses in the major area.
The Benefits
The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the United Arab Emirates, housing, a furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and subsidized healthcare for the employee.
To Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by February 12, 2010 will receive full consideration.
Please visit our Web site www.zu.ac.ae. In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter and a current CV, the names and contact details of three referees, a statement of undergraduate teaching philosophy, and a statement of scholarly and/or creative interests, particularly as they might involve undergraduate students living in the Middle East. If possible, also include student or departmental teaching evaluations.
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor – Anthropology or History, Dubai
Anthropology or History
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Zayed University, Dubai Campus
United Arab Emirates
August 2010
The University
Zayed University, a premier university in the United Arab Emirates, is an innovative institution based on an international model of higher education. Over 700 faculty and staff serving 4,750 students across two main campuses – as well as satellite locations – in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the University prepares graduates to become leaders in government, business, civil society, and family life. The University expects its graduates to be fully bilingual in English and Arabic, proficient in the use of computing technology, and strong in quantitative and research skills. The language of business and instruction at the University is English.
Zayed University is fully accredited in the U.A.E. as well as by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the U.S.A.
The United Arab Emirates is a progressive country known for its high standard of living and its safe and family-friendly environment.
The Department
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks a historian or an anthropologist with a research specialization in China or Africa. The position will be located on the Dubai campus. The ideal candidate would possess interests in popular culture and media/film. Evidence of teaching ability is important, including the potential to supervise thesis projects. In addition to courses in the major area, the teaching load will include at least one course per semester in the core curriculum program.
The Requirements
A Ph.D. from a recognized university, evidence of effective teaching, and a strong commitment to teaching courses with common syllabi and learning outcomes in addition to delivering courses in the major area.
The Benefits
The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the United Arab Emirates, housing, a furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and subsidized healthcare for the employee.
To Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by February 12, 2010 will receive full consideration.
Please visit our Web site www.zu.ac.ae. In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter and a current CV, the names and contact details of three referees, a statement of undergraduate teaching philosophy, and a statement of scholarly and/or creative interests, particularly as they might involve undergraduate students living in the Middle East. If possible, also include student or departmental teaching evaluations.