Professor / Associate Professor of Applied Sociology

The Professor or Associate Professor of Applied Sociology delivers undergraduate and graduate teaching while advancing research, student supervision and academic leadership. The role includes developing courses, publishing in leading indexed journals, guiding projects and theses, contributing to program review and engaging with professional and community partners. It suits an established academic with evidence of teaching and research excellence and the ability to contribute to quality assurance and curriculum development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Applied Sociology and related specializations.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support academic and professional growth.
• Conduct original research and publish in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus and Clarivate Web of Science.
• Supervise student projects, field training and graduate theses, offering research and career guidance.
• Contribute to program design, curriculum review, academic committees and accreditation processes.
• Build research and community partnerships and participate in university service and engagement activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Applied Sociology or a relevant field is required.
• A minimum of five years of higher-education teaching and research experience is requested.
• A strong, consistent publication record in indexed peer-reviewed journals is expected.
• Experience in curriculum design, program development, quality assurance and academic course management is important.
• Candidates should communicate effectively in Arabic and English and demonstrate leadership, organization and academic integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• Sociological research
• Teaching and thesis supervision
• Academic leadership
• Curriculum and accreditation

Employment Details

Full-time faculty role based in Al Ain.

The position contributes to a learning environment that values clear communication, accurate records, collaborative work and continuous improvement. The successful candidate should be able to organize priorities, meet agreed deadlines and maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and external contacts. Academic roles also require respect for institutional procedures and a commitment to student progress and educational quality.