Reference Number: 425 Al Ain

Job Title

Professor / Associate Professor of Applied Sociology.

Qualification

Ph.D. in Applied Sociology or relevant field

Job Description

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in Applied Sociology and related areas of specialization.

• Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide constructive feedback to improve and sustain student success.

• Demonstrate the ability to teach a range of specialized courses in Applied Sociology and other courses related to the candidate’s academic expertise.

• Engage in high-quality, original research and publish regularly in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus and Clarivate Web of Science.

• Supervise undergraduate student projects, field training, and graduate theses, and provide academic and professional mentoring.

• Support and contribute to curriculum development, program review, and course management in accordance with University standards and Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) requirements.

• Contribute effectively to college and university initiatives, academic committees, research activities, and constructive proposals and projects.

• Support and participate actively in accreditation, quality assurance, and program review initiatives at local and international levels.

• Establish and maintain research, academic, professional, and community partnerships that enhance the University’s academic and societal impact.

• Promote and guide students in envisioning their future careers in local, regional, and international contexts and ensure that they are equipped to meet professional and academic challenges.

• Maintain positive and professional relationships with students that are conducive to effective learning and academic development.

• Initiate and participate in meaningful community engagement activities that contribute to the College, the University, and the wider community.

General Conditions

• A proven track record of teaching and research excellence at the university level, with a minimum of 5 years of higher education teaching and research experience.

• A strong and consistent record of research and publication in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus and Clarivate Web of Science.

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, program development, and academic course management.

• Experience in accreditation, quality assurance, and academic program review processes, preferably in accordance with CAA standards.

• Dedication to continued professional development and scholarly advancement.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both Arabic and English, orally and in writing.

• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple academic and professional priorities effectively.

• Advanced use of technology in the education process, including presentations, e-learning systems, digital learning tools, academic reporting, and related technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interactive and multidisciplinary academic environment.

• Commitment to the highest standards of academic integrity, professionalism, teaching excellence, and scholarly responsibility.

• Willingness to provide all necessary and required academic, administrative, research, and community services to the University and College.