Assistant / Associate Professor in Agricultural Technology - Integrative Agriculture

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in AgriTech at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The appointment will be within the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine and is expected to begin in the upcoming academic year. Position Summary The successful candidate is expected to establish a competitive, externally funded research program integrating advanced agricultural technologies with sustainable crop production systems. Research areas may include precision agriculture, smart farming systems, agricultural robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in agriculture, Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled farm management, remote sensing, digital phenotyping, and data-driven decision support systems. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service activities in the field of agricultural technology, with emphasis on innovative solutions for crop production relevant to arid and semi-arid environments. It is expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program including but not limited to precision irrigation and fertigation systems, UAV-based crop monitoring, smart greenhouse technologies, agricultural automation, sensor-based soil and plant health monitoring, climate-smart agriculture technologies, and digital agriculture platforms. Key Responsibilities • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in agricultural technology, precision agriculture, smart farming, and related disciplines. • Supervise MSc and PhD students. • Establish and maintain an internationally recognized research program. • Secure competitive external research funding. • Publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals. • Engage in community service and professional activities at departmental, college, and university levels. • Contribute to industry collaboration and outreach activities, particularly in areas relevant to national agricultural innovation and food security priorities. Grade: 23.

• PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Technology, Precision Agriculture, Biosystems Engineering, Digital Agriculture, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. • Demonstrated research productivity in precision agriculture, smart farming systems, agricultural automation, remote sensing, AI applications in agriculture, digital agriculture, or related areas. • Evidence of effective teaching at the university level (for Associate Professor rank, a strong record of teaching, research, and service is required). • Strong communication skills in English. Preferred qualifications: • Experience working in arid or semi-arid agricultural systems. • Expertise in sustainable and climate-smart agricultural technologies. • Record of successful research grant acquisition.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in agricultural technology, precision agriculture, smart farming, and related disciplines. Supervise MSc and PhD students. Establish and maintain an internationally recognized research program. Secure competitive external research funding. Publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals. Engage in community service and professional activities at departmental, college, and university levels. Contribute to industry collaboration and outreach activities, particularly in areas relevant to national agricultural innovation and food security priorities.