The School of Arts and Sciences at the American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology to begin teaching in Fall 2025.
The successful candidate should have:
- D. in Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Zoology, Marine Biology, Botany, or a related field from a Western-accredited institution at the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas: Ecology, Biodiversity, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, Marine Biology, or related biological disciplines.
- Strong research background and evidence of scholarly productivity in relevant biological subfields.
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate and contribute to departmental curriculum development and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in integrating fieldwork, lab-based research, or computational approaches in teaching.
- Ability to teach a variety of foundational and specialized biology courses that align with departmental needs.
Applicants should have evidence of successful teaching experience or must demonstrate significant potential and promise of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level. Additionally, candidates are expected to meet standards for professional scholarship and to assist in curriculum development and other service to the department, school, and community.
The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. In addition to a tax-exempt basic salary, it includes housing, annual two-way airfare, health/life insurance, professional memberships, conference attendance expenses, assistance with children's tuition, and other components.
The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE nationals and international students who seek a world-class career-oriented education. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for an international education.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through AUD's Recruitment Portal, where they can create their profiles and provide the necessary documents.
- Cover letter
- Updated CV
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references.
