Open Rank Faculty – Environmental Health & Safety job with ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY

Position Summary

The Department of Environmental and Public Health in the College of Health Sciences (CoHS) at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) invites applicants for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher in the Environmental Health & Safety program, beginning August 2024. The Department is seeking highly qualified and motivated full-time faculty members who are committed to teaching, research, new programs development, students mentoring, and institutional and community service. Candidates working in the different areas of Environmental Health & Safety are welcome to apply. We seek applicants with expertise in the following EHS fields:

• Health and Safety
• health and Safety
• Regulation, Compliance, and Policy
• Technology
• Management
• and Impact Assessment

About Abu Dhabi University

Established in 2003, ADU is the largest private multi-campus university in UAE., and currently ranks 1st university in the UAE for the teaching pillar according to the 2023 Times Higher Education Rankings. Abu Dhabi University has progressed its excellence by securing the 13th spot globally on The Times Higher Education ranking for small universities. The College of Health Sciences offers B.Sc. 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 UAE.

Description of the Position

The position is opened for the Fall 2023-2024 semester. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. There are a variety of Environmental Health and Safety topics with potential teaching opportunities. The teaching load typically includes up to 12 credit hours per academic semester in Abu Dhabi and Al-Ain campuses, which may vary depending on involvement in other academic activities.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate courses in related-field of specialization in the Environmental Health and Safety program catering to a diverse student body comprised of a variety of ages, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and academic preparation
• Mentor students in academic development and achievement; in applied practical experience, and in integral learning experience
• Supervise graduating students’ projects and provide guidance
• Contribute to the curriculum development, program assessment, program accreditation, development of new programs, community engagement and involvement with professional societies through services
• Maintain a record of scholarship through independent and/or collaborative research, extramural funding and publication
• other duties considering departmental needs and priorities

Knowledge, skills, abilities:

• Must be able to deliver high quality instruction in a student-centered environment to cultivate an inclusive learning environment that support students with various learning styles and diverse backgrounds
• Be able to use the Blackboard learning management system (preferred), Microsoft Teams, and instructional technology.

Qualifications

To be considered, the required qualifications include:

• Doctoral degree from an internationally accredited university in Environmental Health and Safety
• Must have at least 3 years prior teaching experience in Environmental Health and Safety (undergraduate and postgraduate level)
• Must possess experience in advising and mentoring senior undergraduate students.
• Must be able to articulate research agenda and demonstrate expertise in advance analytical methods in research areas of Environmental Health and Safety
• Possessing interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is a must.
• Possess research potential and accomplishment demonstrated by a record of peer-reviewed publications, as judged by their h-index (10 for Assistant Professor, 15 for Associate Professor, and 25 for Professor)
• and a record of research grants acquisition.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• with qualifications to teach in more than one area or program will be given priority
• to attract grant funding

Application Instructions

Applicants with valid UAE residency will be given special consideration. Please submit your CV through the LinkedIn link and the whole Applications should be submitted at [email protected] and must include the following:

• The email subject to be specified as: Open Rank Faculty- Environmental Health and Safety
• Cover letter, to be addressed to the Environmental Health and Safety Faculty Search Committee, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University
• Resume/CV, including a list of the courses taught and full list of publications (PubMed style)
• Names, address, phone number, and e-mail address for three references
• A combined statement of teaching philosophy and research interest
• A copy of transcripts for the highest degree held and evidence of appointment to the current academic rank. Note that all job offers are contingent upon attestation and equalization of the highest degree.

The deadline to receive complete applications is April 19th, 2024. Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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, religion, or any other status protected under UAE law.