Assistant Professor Clinical Psychology

Roles and Responsibilities

• The applicant must have a PhD from an accredited university in the United Arab Emirates.
• The applicant must have at least (3) years of experience in teaching in an academic institution applying the credit hour system.
• The applicant should have published papers in journals within the global databases (Scopus).
• The applicant must be fluent in both Arabic and English (Arabic is a must).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and deliver courses to students in specified discipline areas of study, considering and aiming to achieve the three (3) fundamental standards of the University: Teaching, Research, and Services.
• Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide feedback to sustain student success.
• Research, organize and manage instructional resources, course outlines, and community networks.
• Actively seek out methods, procedures, and resources to best achieve course objectives.
• Support and participate in accreditation initiatives.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Program planning and implementation skills.
• Knowledge of computerized student information systems.
• Public Speaking: Delivering lectures, workshops, or talks to community organizations, schools, or other public forums on psychological topics such as mental health, behavior, cognitive processes, or psychological well-being.
• Professional Associations: Participating in professional organizations like the American Psychological Association (APA), attending conferences, and contributing to the field of psychology through networking, advocacy, and service.
• Consultation: Providing psychological expertise through consultation with organizations, businesses, healthcare providers, or community groups.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Teaching and Instruction

• Course Development and Delivery: Designing and teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in various areas of psychology.
• Lecturing: Delivering lectures and seminars on fundamental psychological theories, research, methodologies, and practical applications.
• Laboratory Supervision: Overseeing and guiding students in psychology labs or practical settings.
• Curriculum Design: Developing and updating course materials, including syllabi, lecture content, assignments, quizzes, and exams.

2. Research and Scholarly Activity

• Conducting Research: Engaging in original research in the field of psychology.
• Research Publication: Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals, books, or conference proceedings.
• Grant Writing: Writing and securing research grants to fund studies.
• Collaborations: Collaborating with other academic researchers, healthcare providers, or interdisciplinary teams.

3. Graduate Student Mentorship and Supervision

• Supervising Graduate Students: Supervising Master’s and Ph.D. students in their research projects.
• Advising: Offering academic, professional, and career advice to graduate students.
• Committee Involvement: Serving on thesis or dissertation committees for graduate students.

4. Academic and Departmental Service

• Committee Participation: Serving on departmental, college, or university committees.
• Program Development: Contributing to the development of new programs, courses, and initiatives.
• Accreditation and Standards: Ensuring that psychology programs meet professional accreditation standards.
• Faculty Development: Participating in professional development activities and keeping up with trends in psychology education and research.