Summary
United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position in Special & Gifted Education in the College of Education. The role includes undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising, developing a funded research program, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to academic leadership and service. Applicants need a doctorate in a relevant field, university teaching experience, a strong scholarly record, and experience supervising graduate research. English is the language of instruction and communication; Arabic is preferred, and applications will be screened until the position is filled.
The posting
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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 application package should include a cover letter, 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.
Minimum qualification
- Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Special Education, Gifted Education, Inclusive Education, or a closely related field from an accredited and highly reputable institution.
- Academic qualifications and scholarly record appropriate for appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.
- Strong record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated experience in advising graduate students and supervising theses and/or dissertations.
- Evidence of academic leadership, research leadership, and professional service.
- Proficiency in English language.
Preferred qualification
- Distinguished publication record in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Strong research impact profile, including citation indicators and h-index appropriate to the field and rank.
- Evidence of successful internal and external research funding.
- International collaborations with universities, research centers, and professional organizations.
- Experience in program development, accreditation, graduate education, or academic leadership.
- Expertise in one or more areas such as inclusive education, gifted education, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, assistive technology, twice-exceptional learners, assessment and intervention, or teacher preparation.
- Knowledge of the UAE education system and culture is a plus.
- Proficiency in Arabic language is a plus.
Department
Special & Gifted Education - (CEDU)
College or division
College of Education - (CEDU)