Job Description

Job Summary

The European University, Rak Campus, invites applications for a full-time position as

Professor of Psychology

. We seek a scholar with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and/or graduate programs, supervise student research, and actively participate in departmental and university-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic & Research Expertise

In-depth knowledge of psychological theories

and subfields (e.g., cognitive, clinical, social, developmental, neuropsychology).

2. Teaching & Curriculum Development

Lesson planning

and course design aligned with learning outcomes.

Effective lecturing and presentation skills

.

Student assessment and grading

using rubrics and feedback systems.

Mentoring and supervising

undergraduate, master's, and PhD students.

Online and hybrid teaching proficiency

(e.g., using LMS like Canvas, Blackboard).

3. Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Clear communication

of complex psychological concepts.

Active listening and empathy

, especially if involved in clinical training.

Collaborative teamwork

with academic peers and research partners.

Cross-cultural competence

in diverse classroom and research settings.

4. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Evaluating psychological literature

critically.

Identifying gaps in knowledge

and forming research questions.

Applying ethical reasoning

in both teaching and research.

5. Ethical & Professional Conduct

Adherence to APA/ethical guidelines

in research and practice.

Commitment to academic integrity

and fostering the same in students.

Responsible conduct of research (RCR)

training and implementation.

6. Administrative & Leadership Abilities

Committee participation

(e.g., admissions, tenure review, research ethics).

Curriculum coordination

or departmental leadership.

Academic advising

and student development.

Time and project management

across teaching, research, and service roles.

Research design and methodology

(quantitative and qualitative).

Statistical analysis

(SPSS, R, or Python).

Scientific writing and publishing

in peer-reviewed journals.

Grant writing

and securing research funding.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution Demonstrated potential or established record of scholarly publications. Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching in a multicultural or international academic environment. Record of securing or potential to secure external research funding. Fluency in English; additional language(s), particularly those relevant to the region, are a plus.

Application Requirements:

Cover letter detailing qualifications and teaching/research interests. Curriculum Vitae. Teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Research statement. Contact information for three academic references. Sample of recent publications or manuscripts (optional).
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ras al-Khaimah: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time