Job Description

Assistant Professor – Social Work Preferred (Other Ranks Considered) – United Arab Emirates University

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor at UAEU, with a PhD in Social Work preferred. Although advertised under the Assistant Professor title, the University will consider qualified candidates at other academic ranks, with appointments determined according to academic accomplishments.

UAEU seeks academics committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, student advising, and scholarly research. Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to establish and sustain an internally or externally funded research programme, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to the University’s academic development.

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in the applicable field and be capable of teaching undergraduate courses.

Institution: United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
Position: Assistant Professor
Other Academic Ranks: Considered according to academic accomplishments
Preferred Qualification: PhD in Social Work
Minimum Qualification: Earned doctorate in the applicable field
Language of Instruction: English
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About United Arab Emirates University

United Arab Emirates University is the UAE’s national university, committed to excellence in higher education, research, innovation, and academic development.

The University supports undergraduate and graduate education alongside scholarly research addressing important disciplinary and societal questions.

Through its teaching and research activities, UAEU aims to advance knowledge, develop professional expertise, and contribute to national and regional progress.

Assistant Professor at UAEU – Position Overview

The successful candidate will contribute to the University’s academic mission through teaching, research, student advising, and institutional engagement.

The appointment requires a strong commitment to academic quality and the ability to develop an active research programme.

While the advertised position is titled Assistant Professor, candidates with different levels of academic accomplishment may be considered for appointment at an appropriate rank.

The University particularly identifies a PhD in Social Work as a preferred qualification.

However, the minimum requirement is an earned doctorate in the applicable field, and the advertisement does not explicitly restrict eligibility to Social Work doctorates.

Key Responsibilities

1. Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching

The appointed faculty member will be expected to:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence.
• Contribute to undergraduate teaching.
• Support graduate-level education.
• Deliver academic instruction in English.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and student learning.

The ability to teach undergraduate courses is explicitly mandatory.

The advertisement does not specify a numerical teaching load or individual course titles.

2. Student Advising

The successful candidate will contribute to student advising at undergraduate and graduate levels.

The position requires commitment to supporting students throughout their academic development.

3. Research and Scholarly Publications

Candidates must demonstrate research capability sufficient to develop and sustain an active research programme in their area of expertise.

Research expectations include:

• Developing a sustainable research agenda.
• Conducting scholarly research.
• Publishing research findings in refereed academic journals.
• Contributing to research activities within the University.

4. Research Funding

The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and sustain a research programme supported by internal and/or external funding.

The advertisement does not specify a minimum grant value, number of funded projects, or previous grant-award threshold.

5. Institutional Development

The appointed faculty member will be expected to contribute actively to the growth and development of United Arab Emirates University.

This includes engagement with the University’s broader academic mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned Doctorate

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in the applicable field.

The advertisement does not specify a particular minimum number of years since doctoral completion.

Undergraduate Teaching Capability

Candidates must be capable of teaching undergraduate courses.

This is an explicit requirement of the position.

Research Capability

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to establish and sustain a research programme and publish scholarly findings in refereed journals.

English Language

English is the language of instruction and communication at the University.

Applicants must be able to undertake their academic teaching and professional responsibilities in English.

No specific IELTS, TOEFL, or other language-test score is stated.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Social Work

A PhD in Social Work is the preferred academic qualification.

This preference should not be interpreted as an absolute restriction on applicants holding an earned doctorate in another applicable field.

Industrial and Professional Experience

Industrial or professional experience is considered an advantage.

The advertisement does not specify a minimum duration or particular type of professional experience.

Academic Rank and Appointment

The vacancy is advertised under the title Assistant Professor.

However, UAEU states that qualified candidates at all academic levels will be considered, with rank determined according to academic accomplishments.

Therefore, applicants with different academic ranks and levels of scholarly achievement may be eligible for consideration.

The advertisement does not specify whether the appointment is tenure-track or tenured.

Research Expectations for the Assistant Professor at UAEU

Research capability is an important component of the selection criteria.

The successful candidate should be able to develop an independent research programme, pursue appropriate internal or external research funding, and publish findings in refereed journals.

Candidates should therefore use their application materials to explain their research achievements, current projects, and future research plans.

The University has not specified mandatory publication counts, journal quartiles, citation thresholds, or minimum research funding amounts.

Required Application Documents

The application package should include:

1. Cover Letter – Introducing the applicant and their suitability for the position.
2. Detailed Résumé or Curriculum Vitae – Presenting academic qualifications, professional experience, teaching, research, and relevant accomplishments.
3. Research Description – A brief account of current and future research activities.
4. Teaching Philosophy – Explaining the applicant’s approach to university teaching.
5. Courses Taught – A record of previous teaching responsibilities.

The advertisement does not specify additional mandatory documents, referee requirements, or a particular research statement length.

Salary and Employment Conditions

The supplied advertisement does not state:

• Salary or salary range.
• Employment contract duration.
• Exact appointment start date.
• Teaching load.
• Tenure status.
• Specific benefits or allowances.

These details should be confirmed through the University’s recruitment process.

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Applications will be screened continuously until the position is filled.

No fixed closing date is specified.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply while the vacancy remains open.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit their applications through the official United Arab Emirates University recruitment system.

UAEU Recruitment Portal: https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/

Applicants should locate the relevant faculty vacancy and follow the application instructions provided in the official listing.

The position-specific application URL was not included in the supplied advertisement.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
Country	United Arab Emirates
Job Title	Assistant Professor
Other Ranks Considered	Yes, according to academic accomplishments
Job Category	Academic / Faculty
Preferred Specialisation	Social Work
Minimum Qualification	Earned doctorate in the applicable field
Preferred Qualification	PhD in Social Work
Undergraduate Teaching	Required
Graduate Teaching	Expected
Student Advising	Undergraduate and graduate levels
Research Requirements	Ability to develop and sustain a research programme
Research Funding	Internal and/or external funding capability
Publication Expectations	Research publications in refereed journals
Preferred Experience	Industrial or professional experience
Language	English
Minimum Years of Experience	Not specified
Teaching Load	Not specified
Tenure Status	Not specified
Salary and Benefits	Not specified
Start Date	Not specified
Application Documents	Cover letter, detailed résumé/CV, research description, teaching philosophy, courses taught
Application Deadline	Open until filled
Application Review	Continuous until filled
Application Portal	https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/