Job Overview
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Date PostedAugust 20, 2025
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Location
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Expiration dateOctober 19, 2025
Job Description
Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology – Fall 2025 | American University Dubai
The School of Arts and Sciences at the American University in Dubai (AUD) invites qualified applicants for a full-time faculty position for an Assistant Professor of Biology or Associate Professor of Biology to begin teaching in Fall 2025. This is a premier opportunity for a biology academic to join a leading university in Dubai, UAE.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, develop curriculum, and maintain an active research program. Responsibilities also include student advising and contributing to the department’s interdisciplinary initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Zoology, Marine Biology, Botany, or a closely related field from a Western-accredited institution.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate courses.
- Strong research background and evidence of scholarly productivity.
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate on curriculum development and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Primary Teaching & Research Areas:
Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following biological subfields:
- Ecology
- Biodiversity
- Environmental Science
- Botany
- Zoology
- Marine Biology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in integrating fieldwork, lab-based research, or computational approaches into teaching.
- Ability to teach a variety of foundational and specialized biology courses.
Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers a highly competitive, tax-free expatriate compensation package for a professor job in Dubai, including:
- Tax-exempt basic salary
- Housing allowance
- Annual round-trip airfare
- Health insurance and life insurance
- Professional membership fees
- Conference attendance support
- Assistance with children’s tuition fees
About the American University in Dubai (AUD):
The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. AUD provides a world-class, career-oriented education to UAE nationals and international students, fostering global understanding through a culturally diverse environment and international education opportunities.

Application Process:
Interested candidates must apply online through the official AUD Recruitment Portal. Please prepare to submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Updated CV / Resume
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Contact information for three (3) academic or professional references
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