Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sociology or Social Work

Role Overview

Ajman University invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sociology or Social Work position. Priority is given to male candidates to support gender balance within the department. There is a strong preference for applicants specializing in Computational Social Sciences or Digital Sociology.

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction in Sociology, maintain an active research agenda with regular publications in high-impact journals, supervise graduate research, and contribute to curriculum development and accreditation processes.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Academic Advising

• Teach Sociology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop courses and participate in curriculum and program development.
• Provide academic advising and support departmental activities.

Research & Scholarship

• Maintain an active research agenda with regular publications in high-impact journals.
• Engage in funded research projects and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Supervise master's theses and contribute to research training.

Curriculum & Program Development

• Contribute to curriculum development, program review, and accreditation processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD in Sociology from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated research productivity in recent years.
• Evidence of excellence in university-level teaching.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent Arabic language proficiency (as the main language of instruction).
• Strong English proficiency (written and spoken).

Additional Information

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following documents

• Updated Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter.
• Statement of Teaching, Research, and Service Philosophy.
• Three referees' contact information (physical and email addresses, as well as their telephone numbers).
• Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where coursework was completed).
• Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.