Open Rank Faculty – Nutrition

Work Place type: On Site - (On Campus)

Brief Job Description

The College of Health Sciences (CoHS) at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) invites outstanding candidates to apply for the full-time faculty position in Human Nutrition and Food Science at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. The starting date of the appointment is10th February 2025. The successful candidate will be involved in teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate-level courses, contributing to research within ADU and abroad, and supervising students in their practicum.

About Abu Dhabi University

Established in 2003, with campuses across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Ain, Abu Dhabi University serves 8,000 students from over 100 nationalities. According to the Times Higher Education WUR 2025, ADU ranks among the top 200 universities in the world and the top three universities in the UAE, while holding the number one position in the teaching pillar.

The CoHS offers BSc. in Environmental Health and Safety, Public Health, Laboratory Medicine, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Molecular and Medical Genetics. There are opportunities for multidisciplinary inter-college collaborative research across ADU, and inter-institutional research collaborations in the Abu Dhabi area and U.A.E.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach undergraduate courses to students in the Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HND) Program such as Food Chemistry, Food Processing, Food Microbiology and Sanitation, etc. May teach graduate level courses once the graduate program is opened.
• Participate in conducting research and other scholarly activities in the areas of food science, food microbiology, food technology, etc.
• Advance and disseminate knowledge through publication in appropriate refereed journals
• Advice, mentor, and evaluate undergraduate seminars, tutorials, and student research projects
• Plan hands-on activities within didactic courses to fulfill clinical nutrition-related knowledge and competencies such as case studies, role-playing techniques, simulations, group discussions, and projects
• Perform ongoing review of curriculum and practicum activities to meet the accreditation standards
• Facilitate continuous assessment of the program - both didactic and practicum - and student learning outcomes
• Develop and maintain awareness on food science topics in the UAE community
• Function as an active member of the college and university faculty through the participation in academic and professional services
• Engage in national and international professional activities
  
  

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Use strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepare and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
• Continually assess course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
• Use formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
• Demonstrate a familiarity with a variety of instructional delivery methods, including digital platforms, group activities, and portfolios to provide educational content and opportunities supported by evidence-based research and individual expertise
• Demonstrate a familiarity with Blackboard and other learning management systems
• Prepare comprehensive course syllabus, to include approved student learning objectives/outcome evaluation form
• Work collaboratively with the program faculty, affiliated sites, and other academic units, as well as government agencies to effectively address Abu Dhabi and national program priorities related to food science
• Be familiar with the ACEND accreditation standards and ensure with other faculty and administrators that they met
• Teach courses for the BSc program in Human Nutrition and Dietetics on food science
• Direct student’s research and conduct research in collaboration with others
• Perform student academic advisement, hold office hours, and provide support to students with regard to program choices and career possibilities
• Support ADU’s outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements
• Facilitate development and revision of curricula and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university/Commission for Academic Accreditation curriculum standards
• Attend commencement, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Food Science/Food Technology or related disciplines from an internationally accredited university, preferably from top 200 universities as per the QS World University Rankings 2022
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching
• Proven record of teaching, program planning, and problem-solving skills
• A record of peer-reviewed publications, as judged by h-index (10 for Assistant Professor, 15 for Associate Professor, and 25 for Professor).
• Familiarity with and adherence to ACEND accreditation standards
• Familiarity with or ability to become familiar with the grant university system and its mission on academic excellence and community outreach
• Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

ADU is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment in ADU is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need, with no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, gender, or any other status protected under UAE law.