Assistant/ Associate Professor \xe2\x80\x93 Environmental Health Sciences
Category
Faculty Members College of Health Sciences
College
Health Sciences
Department
Environmental Health Sciences
Job Purpose
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for full time faculty positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor commencing September 2023. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in one of the disciplines of Environmental Health Sciences with an outstanding record of academic and research performance.
Main accountabilities & expectations
Teach a range of core courses related to environmental health sciences with emphasis on occupational hygiene, occupational health and safety management, occupational hygiene sampling and instrumentation, ergonomics, occupational accidents, occupational hazards in oil and gas industry, etc. for undergraduate and graduate students.
Supervise senior and graduate students in their graduation projects and dissertations.
Actively engage in research and community service.
Administer students during their field training.
Evaluate students\' learning using various methods of assessments.
Advise students on academic matters.
Actively participate in departmental assignments and student activities as assigned by the department chair or college dean.
Serve on department, faculty and university committees as appointed or elected.
Job Specific Accountabilities
Required Skills
Fluency in English at the general and professional levels is essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Very good computer skills (especially Microsoft Office applications)
Preferred Qualification & Experience
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in one of the disciplines of Environmental Health Sciences.
Minimum 2 years\' experience of teaching in the field of Occupational Health and Safety.
Solid experience in teaching courses related to environmental health sciences with focus on occupational hygiene, occupational health and safety management, occupational hygiene sampling and instrumentation, ergonomics, occupational accidents, occupational hazards in oil and gas industry.
Evidence of supervision for MSc OH&S students.
Evidence of active contributions to his/her field through publishing in internationally recognized and peer-reviewed journals and participating in conferences, seminars, and other forums.
Industrial experience as an occupational hygienist/safety specialist is an asset.
Job Location
University of Sharjah (Main) , University of Sharjah (Main),
Competencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent professional writing skills (research proposal, scientific monographs, scientific reports, etc.) and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills that can produce effective professor-student interactions.
Behavioral competencies in terms of adaptability, decisiveness, initiatives, perseverance, organizational skills, stress management and valuing profession and diversity.
Job Criteria
Gender
Male or Female
Qualification
Phd
Relevant Experience
2 or more
Living In UAE
Open for all
Nationality
All
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