Full-Time Faculty – Crisis, Emergency, Disaster & Risk Management | American University in the Emirates | Dubai

Job Description

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications from Ph.D. holders for Full-Time Faculty positions in Crisis, Emergency, Disaster, and Risk Management at the ranks of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor for the Fall Semester 2026–2027 within the College of Security & Global Studies.

Position Overview:
The faculty member will provide students with professional expertise in teaching, assessing student work, academic advising, participating in administrative and committee activities, professional service, and community service at this SACSCOC-accredited institution.

Teaching Specializations:

• Crisis Management
• Emergency Management
• Disaster Management
• Risk Management

Program Information:
https://aue.ae/portfolio/bachelor-of-arts-in-security-and-strategic-studies/

Instruction Language: English
Teaching Load: 24 credit hours per academic year

Key Responsibilities:

1. Instructional Delivery (Teaching Performance):

• Present research and practice-driven teaching
• Adapt to latest pedagogical techniques that stimulate student inquiry
• Help students attain skills and competencies through engaging delivery techniques
• Develop appropriate assessments aligned with learning outcomes

2. Instructional Management:

• Effectively manage the instructional processes

3. Assessment and Evaluation:

• Evaluate student performance and grading fairly
• Provide clear assessment criteria reflecting course content and learning outcomes
• Set expectations for students and avoid cognitive bias

4. Curriculum Development and Review:

• Contribute to regular curriculum reviewing and improvement for quality and effectiveness
• Ensure currency and relevancy of theories and practice in the field
• Maintain intellectual rigor appropriate to degree program level
• Support increasingly complex presentation of theories, principles, and practice
• Facilitate application of theories and principles

5. Research and Scholarship:

• Actively engage in scholarly activities
• Publish peer-reviewed articles in area of specialization
• Contribute to the Mission of the University

6. Professional Development:

• Acquire latest academic techniques, discipline and professional certification
• Pursue technology-related development and leadership development
• Attend in-campus and out-campus workshops, seminars, and training

7. Academic Advising and Academic Success:

• Provide academic advising and guidance to students
• Support program learning outcomes, curriculum planning, and career planning

8. Service:

• Participate in task forces or workgroups to accomplish assignments or projects
• Contribute to accreditation, recruitment, research administration, consultation
• Provide service to university, discipline, and community

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Risk Management, Disaster Management, Emergency Management, Crisis Management, or related field from an accredited university in the United States of America or a recognized University accredited by an American Accreditation body
• Minimum 3 years of field experience in the industry
• Ability to map graduate and PhD courses or by research 18 credit hours of graduate studies (with evidence of similar US credit system in the required fields)
• Minimum one research publication in Scopus journal

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching/working experience in an internationally accredited university
• Minimum of 3 publications in the last 5 years
• Proven record of excellence at baccalaureate and graduate program level teaching

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Curriculum development and review expertise
• Record of professional accomplishment including peer-reviewed publications
• Continued research program and interest in collaboration with other faculty
• Ability to integrate web-based and digital technology in the classroom
• Willingness to provide service to the University and the College
• Excellent English Proficiency and Communication skills for faculty teaching in English
• Excellent Arabic Proficiency and Communication skills for faculty teaching in Arabic

About American University in the Emirates:

AUE comprises dynamic colleges including:

• College of Security & Global Studies
• College of Law
• College of Education
• College of Design
• College of Business Administration (AACSB Accredited)
• College of Media and Mass Communication
• College of Engineering and Technology (ABET Accredited)

Accreditations & Memberships:

• SACSCOC accredited to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees
• CAA licensed and all programs accredited by Ministry of Education, UAE
• AACSB accredited Business programs since 2022
• ABET accredited Bachelor of Computer Science
• NASAD Substantial Equivalency for Design programs

Location:
Dubai International Academic City – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

About AUE:
AUE is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation and growth, where expertise and aspirations find a welcoming environment. The university believes “Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success.”

Application Deadline:
Open until filled