Assistant Professor | United Arab Emirates University

Job Fields and Important Details

FieldsDescription
PositionAssistant Professor in Urban Planning
OrganisationUnited Arab Emirates University
CountryAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
CityAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
No of Vacancies01
Project NameN/A
Skills and Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD in Geography, City Planning, Urban Studies, or a cognate discipline at the time of appointment from a top-ranking university in North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICT) certification and experience with geographic information systems (GIS) or spatial analysis would be an asset. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels in one or more of the following areas: land use, regional and urban planning, urban economics, urban demography, urban design, politics and planning, smart city, and utilization of spatial analysis and Computer Aided Design (CAD).

ExperienceA minimum of four years of experience
SalaryAs per industry standards

Organisation Details

The Geography and Urban Sustainability Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a full-time appointment in Urban Planning. Qualified candidates at all ranks are considered in accordance with academic accomplishments. The expected start date is 1 August 2023 or shortly thereafter. Candidates must have a PhD in Geography, City Planning, Urban Studies, or a cognate discipline at the time of appointment from a top-ranking university in North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICT) certification and experience with geographic information systems (GIS) or spatial analysis would be an asset. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels in one or more of the following areas: land use, regional and urban planning, urban economics, urban demography, urban design, politics and planning, smart city, and utilization of spatial analysis and Computer Aided Design (CAD). T

Job Description

Assistant Professor in Urban Planning

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How to Apply

Applications are made through the link below. The application must include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, research statement outlining current and future research interests (2 pages maximum), teaching statement outlining teaching philosophy and practice (2 pages maximum), and a list of courses taught (this may be included in the curriculum vitae). Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, the language of instruction. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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