Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Faculty in Psychology

The College of Natural Sciences and Psychology Department at Zayed University invites applications for one full-time position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to the goal of developing Psychology undergraduate students to be well equipped with transferrable skills to work in a variety of workplace settings. The appointed faculty should be competent in offering high-quality teaching and research in diverse areas of psychology and developing innovative courses and programs. Evidence of teaching excellence and working experience within the field of Psychology is important. Preference will be given to those who are able to help develop programs, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. The department also offers an MSc in Counselling Psychology, and the appointed faculty would be expected to teach evening classes to Master’s level students in the field of counselling psychology, so they should therefore have expertise in this area. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve as a focal point for developing industry connections to support internship placements for the MSc.

To be considered, candidates should complete an online faculty application by submitting a (1) curriculum vitae and (2) letter of interest describing their teaching experience, research interests along with how their background fits with the MSc counselling psychology program.

Job Description

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Psychology programs. The faculty will be responsible for teaching 24 credit hours per year. Teaching will include courses in applied psychology, such as psychological interventions, counselling, assessment, and more.
• Participation in departmental service-related activities, such as serving on committees and community outreach.
• Collaboration with other faculty members to ensure the successful delivery of the undergraduate PSY program, and develop course content for the Master’s program in Counselling Psychology.
• Academic advising for undergraduate students in the PSY Program.
• Appropriate participation in conferences, professional associations, and research.
• Develop industry relations to support clinical placements for the MSc.
• Performance of other duties as assigned by the Dean and/or the Department Chair.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Psychology or a very closely related discipline such as Counselling.
• Well-defined and relevant research agenda and/or professional consulting experience.
• Relevant teaching experience as well as active research/professional interests.
• A student-centered and innovative approach to teaching.
• A strong record of innovative research in Psychology, with a record of publications in leading international scientific journals in the area of specialization.
• Research/work experience in non-academic settings such as ministries, policy making, health promotion settings, health organizations, and/or research institutes.

Preferred candidates will have established clinical or industry connections and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate and maintain professional relationships within Dubai’s clinical and industrial sectors.

Questions should be directed to the Department of Psychology Chair, Dr. Teresa Arora, e-mail: Teresa.Arora@zu.ac.ae

Interview & Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.

Positions will remain open until filled.

Please note that Zayed University hires at current rank.

About Zayed University

Zayed University is renowned across the region as a trailblazer. Established in 1999 by the late Founder of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the university is a pioneer of female empowerment and leadership. From its very inception, the university has played a leading role in enabling individual growth and is one of a select group of institutions across the Middle East to apply a distinctly liberal arts approach to education. Today, as the needs of the knowledge society evolve, Zayed University is again at the forefront of the region’s development and transformation.