Professor of Psychology

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