Assistant Professor in Private Law

Contextual Overview

Abu Dhabi University's College of Law is seeking a faculty member at the level of Assistant Professor in Public or Private Law (with consideration for Associate Professor in special cases). The College is a regional leader offering undergraduate and postgraduate law programs accredited by CAA and WASC.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Holds a doctoral or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• For Assistant Professor: At least three years of full-time teaching and research experience with key research publications.
• For Associate Professor: At least eight years of full-time teaching and research experience with a list of Top-10 Scopus publications and 5-line explanations.
• Demonstrated excellent teaching ability and active student engagement; ability to teach in English and Arabic is preferred.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Conduct teaching and academic instruction within the College of Law.
• Maintain active research engagements and publish in Scopus-indexed journals.
• Develop student activities, events, and contribute to institutional citizenship.
• Fulfill teaching qualifications under the UK HEA Fellowship Scheme if required.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Competitive remuneration package including tax-free salary, annual flights for self and immediate family, family housing, children’s education allowance, private health insurance, and end-of-service benefits.

Mode: Full-time, On-site in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

1. Prepare your application in English as a single document (incomplete applications will not be considered).
2. Include a Cover Letter addressing role requirements.
3. Include a Curriculum Vitae detailing education, teaching/research experience, publication list, and direct links to Google Scholar, ORCID, and Scopus profiles.
4. Include a 2-page Research Proposal outlining research planned for the next 2-4 years.
5. Complete the online application and video interview via the official portal before the deadline.

Official Notification & Contact Information

Application Deadline: 30th August 2026 (Interviews in September 2026)

Official Link: Abu Dhabi University Job Portal

Contact: Reach out to the Dean of the College of Law via email for any inquiries.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are incomplete applications accepted? No, applications missing the required cover letter, CV, or research proposal in a single document will not be considered.
• What language proficiency is required? Applicants should ideally be able to teach in both English and Arabic, though English-only applicants are also encouraged to apply.