Professor of Sociology

Roles and responsibilities

The College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University, has an opening for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Sociology, starting Spring semester 2024-2025.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

Desired candidate profile

1. Expertise in Sociology

• In-Depth Knowledge: Mastery of various subfields of sociology (e.g., social theory, research methods, criminology, inequality, social change, family, race and ethnicity, gender studies, etc.).
• Current Trends and Theories: Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments, trends, and emerging theories in the field of sociology.
• Specialization: A particular area of specialization or focus, such as quantitative or qualitative research, social policy, urban studies, or global sociology.

2. Research Skills and Academic Scholarship

• Research Leadership: Leading and conducting independent, original research that contributes to advancing the field of sociology.
• Publication: Publishing scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, or edited volumes.
• Grant Writing: Securing research funding through competitive grants.
• Critical Thinking and Analysis: Applying critical thinking skills to assess, interpret, and analyze complex social phenomena.

3. Teaching and Mentorship

• Course Development and Delivery: Designing and delivering high-quality, engaging courses that cover foundational and advanced topics in sociology.
• Pedagogical Skills: Utilizing a variety of teaching methods (lectures, seminars, discussions, case studies, etc.).
• Student Supervision: Mentoring graduate students, supervising their research projects, theses, and dissertations.
• Feedback and Evaluation: Providing constructive feedback on students’ work.

4. Leadership and Service to the Academic Community

• Institutional Service: Contributing to the development of the academic institution through participation in committees and faculty meetings.
• Departmental Leadership: Taking on leadership roles within the department.
• Professional Service: Serving on editorial boards for academic journals and organizing conferences.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engaging in collaborative research with scholars from other disciplines.

5. Communication Skills

• Public Speaking: Delivering lectures and presentations to students and colleagues.
• Academic Writing: Writing clear, concise, and persuasive research papers and articles.
• Grant and Proposal Writing: Writing grant proposals to secure funding for research projects.

6. Mentoring and Guidance

• PhD Supervision: Supervising PhD students in their research projects.
• Career Development: Providing advice and support to junior faculty.
• Advising Students: Offering guidance to undergraduate and graduate students regarding course selections and research opportunities.