Faculty in Public Health

Faculty in Public Health

Abu Dhabi University has been dedicated to offering internationally benchmarked undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has become one of the region’s leading centers of academic excellence. We have a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population of more than 7,000 students from over 70 nationalities enrolled in 24 undergraduate programs and 19 postgraduate programs, including our prestigious DBA.

International Accreditations:

Abu Dhabi University is the first and only private higher education institution in the UAE to receive international accreditation from one of the six official accreditation bodies in the USA, the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission (WASC).
The College of Engineering has earned international accreditation from ABET for five of its engineering and IT programs. In addition, the Bachelor of Architecture is the first & only program in the UAE to receive validation for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), pending the final RIBA board approval.
The College of Business Administration is within the niche ranks of only 1% of the world’s business programs that have earned international accreditation from both AACSB and EQUIS.

Building on this success, we are now looking to appoint new top-caliber faculty members and education leaders from prestigious higher education institutions.

Being the only institution across the UAE to offer the programs of Environmental Health and Safety and Public Health, the College of Arts and Sciences offers academic research, and practical courses that inspire and enhance the research and creative ability of the students. CAS is accepting applications for faculty appointments at all ranks for Fall 2018/19 in the following area: Public Health.

The applicant will be appointed to work in ADU Campuses across the UAE. Appointments at all levels (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor) are available and will be decided based on qualifications and relevant experience.

CAS Faculty members report to their department Chair /College Dean, and participate in the growth and development of the University. Faculty members will be engaged in teaching in the undergraduate programs, involved in research activities, and committed to university service.

Qualifications and Requirements

An earned Ph.D. from an accredited institute in a discipline within specialization.
Candidates with a terminal degree in a related field will also be considered.
Preference will be given to candidates with qualifications and experience in the area of Health Promotion and/or Epidemiology.
Supervision of Undergraduate Research Projects and Student Internships.
A record of outstanding achievement in higher education and scholarship.
Successful university teaching experience, relevant to the academic rank.
Strong research record or potential for publications and research.
Experience in working with people from different ethnic backgrounds.
Excellent communication skills, a commitment to the importance of scholarship and diversity, a spirit of entrepreneurship and an understanding of the role of the university in economic development.
Familiarity with the new teaching media, visual communication and the need to equip students with the varied skills they must have to succeed in an ever-changing media environment
Fresh PhD graduates from top universities are highly encouraged to apply.