Assistant/Associate Professor in Environmental Health Sciences | University of Sharjah

Job Description

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Sharjah invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Environmental Health Sciences position. This appointment begins in the Fall semester of the 2026–2027 academic year.

Position Overview:
The Department seeks a qualified candidate with expertise in Environmental Health Sciences, Food Science, or closely related disciplines, with a focus on the intersection of food safety and environmental health. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching, an active research profile, and commitment to academic service at one of the UAE’s leading universities.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Deliver high-quality teaching at both BSc and MSc levels in Environmental Health Sciences with emphasis on:
  • Food safety and quality management
  • Food laws and regulations
  • Pesticides and environmental pollution
  • Vector control
  • Food chemistry and analysis
  • Advanced research methodology
  • Environmental health risk assessment
• Ensure alignment with international standards and industry needs
• Incorporate innovative teaching approaches including integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in food safety and quality systems
• Design, supervise, and deliver laboratory sessions in food safety and analytical techniques
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety regulations, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and quality assurance standards

Research & Scholarship:

• Develop and sustain a productive, externally funded research program in food safety, food contaminants, emerging technologies, or related areas
• Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed international journals
• Seek competitive research funding
• Establish collaborative partnerships with regulatory authorities, food industries, and research institutions

Supervision:

• Supervise MSc theses and undergraduate research projects
• Foster critical thinking, scientific rigor, and publication in peer-reviewed journals

Curriculum Development:

• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation processes, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Align programs with national and international academic standards

Student Support:

• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students
• Support students’ academic progression and professional development

Academic Service:

• Participate actively in departmental, college, and university committees
• Contribute to institutional service and community engagement activities

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Environmental Health Sciences, Food Safety, Environmental Science, Public Health, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution
• Specialization in Food Safety and related discipline is highly desirable
• Minimum of three (3) years of university-level teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
• Evidence of an active recent research profile including publications in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals
• Participation in conferences, seminars, and related academic forums
• Experience supervising undergraduate research projects and MSc theses

Required Skills:

• Fluency in English with excellent professional written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Ability to design comprehensive course materials, define measurable learning outcomes, and implement diverse assessment strategies
• Strong computer proficiency including advanced use of Microsoft Office applications and academic learning management systems
• Proven research expertise including study design, statistical data analysis, and scientific writing
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and guide students in academic and research activities
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
• Proficiency in regulatory analysis and interpretation of food safety standards
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience teaching food safety and quality management, food laws and regulations, pesticides and environmental pollution, vector control, and food chemistry and analysis
• Experience introducing AI component or computer modelling to Environmental Health Sciences discipline and courses
• Demonstrated success in securing or applying for competitive research funding
• Experience collaborating with regulatory authorities, industry stakeholders, or governmental organizations
• Membership in relevant professional bodies and engagement in continuing professional development activities

About University of Sharjah:
The University of Sharjah is a comprehensive academic institution committed to providing quality education and conducting impactful research in service of the community. The Department of Environmental Health Sciences fosters excellence in environmental health education and research with focus on food safety and public health.

Application Deadline:
April 12, 2026

Location:
University of Sharjah (Main Campus), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates