Associate Professor of Sociology
Al Ain University
United Arab Emirates

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.


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