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Current Openings
Abu Dhabi University offers a wide range of career opportunities for both Academic and Administrative roles at all our campuses Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai from entry-level positions, supported by training and development, to professional level positions for individuals with several years of work experience. We pride ourselves on attracting the very best talent in education from across the globe.
We are driven by our Vision to be a leading University in the MENA region providing graduates with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Faculty Careers
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is one of the region’s leading academic institutions and one of the UAE’s top three universities according to the Times Higher Rankings, working in line with the UAE Government’s National Agenda to deliver internationally accredited academic programs and world class research. Established in 2003, with campuses across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra, the University has a total enrollment of over 7,500 students from over 100 nationalities. Structured into Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering and Health Sciences, ADU offers over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs across a wide range of disciplines.
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The College of Health Sciences (CoHS) at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) invites outstanding candidates to apply for the full-time faculty position in Human Nutrition and Food Science at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. The starting date of the appointment is 10th February 2025. The successful candidate will be involved in teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate-level courses, contributing to research within ADU and abroad, and supervising students in their practicum.
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How to Apply:
Applicants with valid UAE residency will be given special consideration. Applications should be submitted through LinkedIn and must include the following:
- Cover letter, to be addressed to the Human Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty Search Committee, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University
- Resume/CV, including a list of the courses taught and full list of publications
- Names, address, phone number, and e-mail address for three references
- A combined statement of teaching philosophy and research interest
- A copy of transcripts for the highest degree held and evidence of appointment to the current academic rank. Note that all job offers are contingent upon attestation of the highest degree.
- Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The deadline to receive complete applications is November 12th, 2024.
The College of Health Sciences (CoHS) at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) invites applications for new faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level or higher in Molecular and Medical Genetics beginning February 2025. The successful candidate will be involved in teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate-level courses. We seek applicants who are dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and training the next generation of biomedical research scientists with expertise in Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics.
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How to Apply:
Applicants with valid UAE residency will be given special consideration. Applications should be submitted through LinkedIn and must include the following:
- Cover letter, to be addressed to the Human Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty Search Committee, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University
- Resume/CV, including a list of the courses taught and full list of publications
- Names, address, phone number, and e-mail address for three references
- A combined statement of teaching philosophy and research interest
- A copy of transcripts for the highest degree held and evidence of appointment to the current academic rank. Note that all job offers are contingent upon attestation of the highest degree.
- Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The deadline to receive complete applications is November 15th, 2024.
Multiple positions for Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering.
Academic Year 2024-2025
The College of Engineering (CoE) at Abu Dhabi University is inviting applications for faculty appointments in Computer Engineering for the Spring of the Academic Year 2024-2025.
Appointments at the level of Assistant Professor are available and will be decided based on qualifications and relevant experience. Applicants specializing in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering - Al Ain Campus:
- Digital Design, Computer Architecture, and Embdded Systems
- Edge AI, the IoT, and EmbeddedSecurity
Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering - Abu Dhabi Campus:
- Circuits and Systems, Signal Processing, Machine Learning
- Computer vision and Robotics
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Staff Careers
Abu Dhabi University is inviting applications for the position of Dean of the College of Business. The ideal candidate will lead the strategic and functional operations of the college, ensuring continuous growth in academic excellence, international accreditation, and innovative program development. This role requires a forward-thinking leader to oversee faculty and staff management, curriculum oversight, and external engagement with industry and academic partners. The College of Business is among the top 2% of business schools globally, holding both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, and is recognized as the top business school in the UAE and the Arab region.
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Applicants should submit the following documents to: recruitment@adu.ac.ae
- Letter of Application, addressing how your experience matches the position requirements.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Research statement. Please add the impact factor to your journal articles as well as the Scopus Quartile (found here https://www.scimagojr.com/journalrank.php?year=2018 Please also include a link to your Google scholar profile.
- Teaching statement (philosophy and evaluation).
- Copies of all education certificates presented in Curriculum vitae.
- List of referees: names, titles, and contact information of at least three referees. Referees will only be contacted with applicants’ permission.
Please note that INCOMPLETE applications will be eliminated from the initial application screening.
In your email submission, the subject heading should be “Dean, College of Business. Application for [insert Rank] [insert discipline] – [insert your full name]”
Application Deadline: Application to be received by 31st October 2024.
Screening of applications will begin on 1st November and continue until positions are filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Abu Dhabi University is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Dean of the College of Health Sciences at its Abu Dhabi campus. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a rapidly growing college that is becoming a leader in health sciences education, research, and consultancy in the UAE. The Dean will provide strategic direction, enhance academic and clinical programs, and secure national and international accreditations. The successful candidate will foster strong collaborations with healthcare institutions and ensure the College’s contributions to student success, research, and industry engagement.
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Application Requirements:
Applicants should submit the following documents to: recruitment@adu.ac.ae
- Letter of Application addressing how your experience matches the position requirements.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Research statement. Please add the impact factor to your journal articles as well as the Scopus Quartile (found here https://www.scimagojr.com/journalrank.php?year=2018 Please also include a link to your Google scholar profile.
- Teaching statement (philosophy and evaluation).
- Copies of all education certificates presented in Curriculum vitae.
- List of referees: names, titles, and contact information of at least three referees. Referees will only be contacted with applicants’ permission.
In your email submission, the subject heading should be “Dean, College of Health Sciences. Application for [insert Rank] [insert discipline] – [insert your full name]”
Application Deadline: Application to be received by 31st October 2024.
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Dean for its College of Law. This on-site role, based in Abu Dhabi, offers a unique opportunity to drive the academic and operational success of the College, further enhancing its Arabic-language law programs. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee curriculum development, ensure national and international accreditation, and manage faculty recruitment and development. They will also contribute to the university's mission of academic excellence, research, and community engagement, while establishing strong external links with governmental, business, and legal entities.
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Applicants should submit the following documents to: recruitment@adu.ac.ae
- Letter of Application addressing how your experience matches the position requirements.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Research Assistant. Please add the impact factor to your journal articles as well as the Scopus Quartile (found here https://www.scimagojr.com/journalrank.php?year=2018 Please also include a link to your Google scholar profile.
- Teaching statement (philosophy and evaluation).
- Copies of all education certificates presented in Curriculum vitae.
- List of referees: names, titles, and contact information of at least three referees. Referees will only be contacted with applicants’ permission.
Please note that INCOMPLETE applications will be eliminated from the initial application screening.
In your email submission, the subject heading should be “Dean, College of Law. Application for [insert Rank] [insert discipline] – [insert your full name]”
Application Deadline: Application to be received by 31st October 2024.
Screening of applications will begin on 1st November and continue until positions are filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Support Administrator serves as the primary contact for all incoming calls and email requests for technical support. The purpose of this role is to diagnose networking, hardware, and software problems for Staff, Faculty and Students and to provide general technical support to all end users in ADU during the course of day-to-day activities to ensure smooth operations within ADU. This position documents, tracks, and monitors problems and outages using Helpdesk management software, contributing vital knowledge-base data for statistical study and solutions development.
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This role will play a crucial part in advancing the University’s digitization strategy by developing and maintaining various software applications, supporting existing systems, and collaborating with multiple departments to enhance their services through automation.
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Recruitment Process
As a large, ever-changing organization, new opportunities become available regularly. Our selection criteria are specific, justifiable, measurable and non-discriminatory.
We couple knowledge, experience and skills together with matching values of the applicant to that of Abu Dhabi University's.
We place a strong emphasis on recruiting highly qualified and professional workforce, possessing a variety different experience and background.
We strongly encourage diversity and are always on the look out to recruit candidates who are:
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