Summary
United Arab Emirates University is seeking Emirati scholars and clinician-academics for Assistant or Associate Professor appointments through its National Academic Talent Initiative – Excellence Track. The role includes teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, developing a research portfolio, publishing scholarly work, pursuing external funding, and supervising graduate students. Candidates should hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree and demonstrate research productivity and effective higher education teaching. Clinical applicants must be eligible for clinical licensure, and applicants must be UAE nationals.
The posting
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Job description
The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the nation’s flagship research university, invites applications from outstanding Emirati scholars and clinician-academics who are committed to academic excellence, research distinction, and transformative medical education.
This position is part of the National Academic Talent Initiative – Excellence Track, a competitive, tenure-track pathway designed to attract high-caliber Emirati academics who aspire to build impactful research programs and shape the future of medical education in the UAE. We seek candidates who view academia not as a profession, but as a vocation grounded in scholarship, inquiry, and intellectual leadership.
Successful applicants will demonstrate:
A strong and growing record of peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals
Clear potential to develop an independent, externally funded research program
A commitment to research excellence aligned with national and global health priorities
A passion for student-centered, high-impact teaching
Engagement with curriculum innovation and academic quality enhancement
For clinical applicants: excellence in academic-clinical integration and evidence-based practice
Candidates should demonstrate ambition for academic leadership and a long-term commitment to contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver rigorous, research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs
Develop and sustain a competitive research portfolio
Publish in high-impact journals and pursue external funding
Supervise graduate students and mentor junior scholars
Contribute to curriculum innovation and accreditation standards
Participate actively in academic governance and institutional development
For clinician-faculty: maintain active clinical practice integrated with research and education
Appointment rank will be determined based on academic record and research achievements.
Minimum qualification
UAE National
PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline
Demonstrated research productivity and scholarly engagement
Evidence of effective teaching in higher education
Clinical licensure eligibility (for clinical disciplines)
Department
Medical Education - (CMHS)
College or division
College of Medicine&Health Sciences