KHALIFA UNIVERSITY
Organization Name 
College of Arts and Sciences
About University
Khalifa University is a world-class, research-intensive institution in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The University’s mission is to seamlessly integrate research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in science, engineering and medicine, and also to be a catalyst towards Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision for a knowledge-based economy. With three campuses in the city of Abu Dhabi, the University is home to the two internationally renowned Masdar and Petroleum Research Institutes.
Brief Description
College of Arts and Sciences
The Collegeis distinguishing itself as a major contributor towards economic diversification within Abu Dhabi and the region, particularly through its close alignment with growing regional industries in key themes such as Energy,Aerospace, Healthcare, Transportation and Telecommunications.
The College of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant community of academic scholars, students and staff who are dedicated to science education and innovation for the ultimate benefit of society. To serve this purpose, the College empowers students with a great sense of purposeful academic curiosity and appreciation of the social and environmental context within a rapidly changing world.
Detailed Description
About the Department
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is part of the College of Arts and Sciences and runs an interdisciplinary, diverse but closely related set of courses that underpin and provide analytical context to science and technology oriented degree programs across the University. Our courses include Business/Management, Accounting/Finance,Innovation/Entrepreneurship, Economics, Islamic Studies and Arabic Language,Sociology, History, Psychology, and Communication, among others. The department also offers a Master’s degree in International and Civil Security.
Job Requirements
The candidate is expected to have a strong research potential, demonstrated by relevant publications in high-impact journals, and teaching experience in above mentioned areas. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills.
Successful candidates are expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain active research programs that lead to peer-reviewed publications in high-impact professional journals, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.
Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in thematic research within one or more of the university research priority areas.
A PhD or equivalent doctorate in related discipline from an accredited institution is required. Preference will be given to candidates with education from and/or previous service in pre-eminent institutions of higher education.
How To Apply
Applicants should submit an online application. This position will have a join date of August 2019. All applicants should submit an online application via the portal. A complete application includes curriculum vitae, teaching and research statement, cover letter, photo and the names and contact information of three references. Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team ([email protected]).
To apply for this job email your details to RecruitmentTeam@ku.ac.ae