The Department of Cognitive Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position in Psychology (assistant/associate professor). The area of specialization is open but applicants with competence in the fields of Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Abnormal Psychology will be of particular interest. The Department of Cognitive Sciences at UAEU is dynamic and diverse, with excellent research facilities. We seek a collegial and talented colleague in the discipline of Psychology. The UAEU is located in Al Ain city (Emirate of Abu Dhabi), on the border with Oman and about 1.5 hours’ drive from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi cities. The UAEU offers an attractive tax-free salary, free housing, medical insurance, and annual return airfares to the country of origin for expatriate employees and their immediate families. There is also a modest relocation allowance, as well as other benefits, including an education subsidy for children. The successful candidate will be expected to start work at UAEU in January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Deadline for applications: September 30, 2023. For further information and informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Mariana Coutinho at mariana.coutinho@uaeu.ac.ae Note that all applications must be submitted through the UAEU jobs website at: https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Psychology.

Preference may be given to applicants who can offer undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas: Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Abnormal Psychology.

The successful candidate is expected to have an excellent publication track record and a demonstrable ability to attract competitive funding. The language of instruction at UAEU is English, in which native or near-native fluency is required.

Application package to include: cover letter, cv, description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy and list of courses taught.

03/10/2023