Zayed University (ZU) is actively searching for qualified individuals to join as adjunct part-time faculty on a contractual basis, spanning diverse disciplines across the university (see below “The Opportunities” for specifics).
Opportunities are available on both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses.
As temporary but valued teaching staff, adjunct faculty play a crucial role in enriching student learning by contributing practical knowledge and diverse experiences.
Successful adjunct faculty members at Zayed University typically possess a combination of academic expertise, teaching proficiency, effective communication, and interpersonal skills. Flexibility in terms of timing, as well as teaching area, is also important. English is the primary language of instruction. Remuneration for adjunct faculty is provided on a monthly basis, corresponding to the contracted hours of teaching per week.
College of Arts & Creative Enterprises - Teaching areas sought (Masters of Arts, Masters of Fine Arts or PhD): Graphic Design; Animation; Interior Design; and Art History
College of Business - Teaching areas sought (PhD or Masters in Business): Operations Management; Marketing; Innovation and/or Entrepreneurship; Finance (PhD only)
College of Communication & Media Sciences - Teaching areas sought (Masters of Arts, Masters of Fine Arts or PhD): audio production, social media marketing, web production, media production, visual storytelling; tourism (PhD candidates only including tourism management, planning, marketing, heritage and events planning)
College of Interdisciplinary Studies - Teaching areas sought (Masters or PhD): Innovation and/or Entrepreneurship; English Language Teaching/Writing & Composition; Communications; Social Sciences
Note about the College of Interdisciplinary Studies: As a result of the interdisciplinary nature of the college, there are a wider variety of degree qualifications that can teach in this college. If you have a degree in any of the following you might consider selecting Innovation and/or Entrepreneurship in the application form: Social Sciences; Arts And Humanities; Business; Natural Sciences; Computational Sciences; Education Studies; Communication; Information Systems; Education Counseling; Nutrition; Environmental Science
College of Natural & Health Sciences - Teaching areas sought (PhD): Microbiology; Clinical Nutrition; Biochemistry; Public Health; Psychology
College of Technological Innovation - Teaching areas sought (PhD or Masters): Software Engineering; Computer Science/Engineering; Information Systems; Information Security; Computer Networks
Qualifications
Prospective candidates for adjunct positions should:
- hold a PhD or Masters degree at the time of appointment from an internationally accredited university in the field of prospective teaching (or a closely related field).
- have a valid UAE residence visa, be eligible to work in the UAE, and will be required to provide a No Objection Letter (NOC) from their named sponsor (a NOC will also be required for UAE nationals holding current employment status).
- have previous experience teaching in a higher education institution.
Application Instructions
Applicants should provide:
- a 1-page cover letter (detailing your educational and professional background, teaching experience, and motivation for applying)
- a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- a scanned copy of your highest degree diploma
- any additional relevant training certificates to demonstrate professional proficiency.
- names and contact details of three professional referees. (referees will be contacted to upload their references once the candidate passes the initial interview process). Please include 1) Name, 2) Position, 3) Organization, 4) Email address
It is also recommended that you upload any recent teaching evaluations.
If you are applying within a creative field, please consider uploading your portfolio or relevant supporting documents.
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