Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology Full-time

The School of Arts and Sciences at the American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology with a specialization in cognitive or biological psychology to begin in Fall 2026.

The successful candidate should have:

• Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree in Psychology or a Psychology-related field from a Western accredited university;
• Previous teaching experience in a Western higher education system, with high ratings of teaching effectiveness;
• Expertise and experience in teaching research methods and statistical analysis;
• Evidence of scholarly activity or strong potential for scholarly contributions;
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills;
• The ability to work collegially within a diverse team of faculty.

Candidates should have evidence of successful teaching experience or must demonstrate significant potential and promise of student-centered teaching effectiveness and excellence at the undergraduate level. Additionally, candidates are expected to meet standards of professional scholarship and to assist in student advising, curriculum development, and other services to the department, school, and community.

The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Besides tax-exempt basic salary, it includes housing, annual two-way airfare, health / life insurance, professional memberships, conference attendance expenses, assistance with children’s tuition, and other components.

The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE nationals and international students who seek world-class career-oriented education. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for an international education.

Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through AUD’s Recruitment Portal, where they can create their profiles and provide the necessary documents.

• Cover letter
• Updated CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references.

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