12 May 2023
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY- Research Field
Environmental science
Geosciences
Geography- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
United Arab Emirates- Application Deadline
10 Jun 2023 - 00:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Permanent- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Job Description
The Geography and Urban Sustainability Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a full-time appointment in Environmental and Physical Geography. Qualified candidates at all ranks are considered in accordance with academic accomplishments. The expected start date is 1 August 2023 or shortly thereafter. Candidates must have a PhD in Physical Geography or Environment Science and Sustainability, or a cognate discipline at the time of appointment from a top-ranking university in North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels in one or more of the following areas: Dynamic Earth Systems, Global Climate Science, Soil Science, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Policies, Ecology, Biodiversity, GIS and Remote Sensing Applications for the Environment. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and internally/externally funded research program to complement and augment the existing scholarly profile of the Geography and Urban Sustainability Department at UAEU. The successful candidate must have an emerging record of scholarly accomplishment and provide evidence of excellence in research, as demonstrated by publications in top-ranked and field-relevant academic journals and/or with leading academic presses, or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, and presentations at significant conferences.
The application must include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, research statement outlining current and future research interests (2 pages maximum), teaching statement outlining teaching philosophy and practice (2 pages maximum), and a list of courses taught (this may be included in the curriculum vitae).
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, the language of instruction.
Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the applicable field. The ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must. Industrial and professional experience is a plus. Candidates must have a PhD in Physical Geography or Environment Science and Sustainability, or a cognate discipline at the time of appointment from a top-ranking university in North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels in one or more of the following areas: Dynamic Earth Systems, Global Climate Science, Soil Science, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Policies, Ecology, Biodiversity, GIS and Remote Sensing Applications for the Environment.
Preferred Qualification
Candidates must have a PhD in Physical Geography or Environment Science and Sustainability, or a cognate discipline at the time of appointment from a top-ranking university in North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels in one or more of the following areas: Dynamic Earth Systems, Global Climate Science, Soil Science, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Policies, Ecology, Biodiversity, GIS and Remote Sensing Applications for the Environment.
Division College of Humanities &S. Sc.(CHSS)
Department Geography and Urban Sustain.-(CHSS)
Job Close Date open until filled
Job Category Academic - Faculty
Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- City
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/339552/assistant-associate…
Contact
- City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
STATUS: EXPIRED
Similar Positions
-
Lecturer In Human Geography , University of Ulster, United Kingdom, 13 days ago
Role: Lecturer in Human Geography Department: Geography & Environmental Science Grade: 7/8 (£39,369 - £56,054) Responsible to: Head of School Campus: Coleraine (Fixed Term until 4th May 2025/ Fu...
-
Enrollment Advisor Middle East, Hult, United Arab Emirates, 10 days ago
Job Title: Enrollment Advisor Location: Dubai Reports To: Senior Director of Enrollment The Opportunity We are seeking a bilingual Enrollment Advisor, fluent in both Arabic and English, to join ou...
-
Full Professor And Chair Of The Soil Geography And Landscape Group , ; The University of Edinburgh, Netherlands, 8 days ago
Your job The Soil Geography and Landscape chair group of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has an outstanding reputation in scientific research and education in the area of Soil Geography, La...
-
Research Scientist And Curator (M/F/D) Soil Biodiversity Data, Leibniz, Germany, about 16 hours ago
Senckenberg is committed to study the causes and effects of biodiversity loss in the Anthropocene. As part of our strategic development, we launched an ambitious long-term research effort in “Anth...
-
Research Scientist And Curator (M/F/D) Soil Biodiversity Data Ref.#08 24003, Leibniz, Germany, about 16 hours ago
Senckenberg is committed to study the causes and effects of biodiversity loss in the Anthropocene. As part of our strategic development, we launched an ambitious long-term research effort in “Anth...
-
Biodiversity Hub Manager, Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney, Australia, 12 days ago
This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading research institute, committed to tackling the significant environmental challenges we face Part time (0.8 FTE), fixed term contract until De...