Summary
Ajman University is seeking a full-time faculty member in Sociology or Social Work, with the posting specifying a PhD in Sociology. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing curricula, supervising master’s theses, advising students, and contributing to accreditation and departmental activities. Applicants should have recent research productivity, university-level teaching experience, excellent Arabic, and strong written and spoken English. Computational Social Sciences or Digital Sociology is preferred, and the university gives priority to male candidates to support departmental gender balance.
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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sociology or Social Work
Ajman University invites applications for a full-time Associate/Full Professor of Sociology, with priority given to male candidates to support gender balance within the department, and a strong preference for applicants specializing in Computational Social Sciences or Digital Sociology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Sociology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Faculty members will be responsible for course development and participating in curriculum and program development
- Supervise master’s theses and contribute to research training
- Maintain an active research agenda with regular publications in high-impact journals
- Engage in funded research projects and interdisciplinary collaborations
- Contribute to curriculum development, program review, and accreditation processes
- Provide academic advising and support departmental activities
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Sociology from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated research productivity in recent years
- Evidence of excellence in university-level teaching
- Excellent Arabic language proficiency (as the main language of instruction)
- Strong English proficiency (written and spoken)
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Update Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter.
- Statement of Teaching, Research, and Service Philosophy
- Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses, as well their telephone numbers).
- Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where coursework was completed.
- Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application