Professor - Special & Gifted Education

The United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position. Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, publish his/her research findings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of the UAE University. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, and courses taught. English is the language of instruction and communication. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. Grade: 21.

• Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Special Education, Gifted Education, Inclusive Education, or a closely related field from an accredited and highly reputable institution. • Academic qualifications and scholarly record appropriate for appointment at the rank of Full Professor. • Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level. • Strong record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals. • Demonstrated experience in advising graduate students and supervising theses and/or dissertations. • Evidence of academic leadership, research leadership, and professional service. • Proficiency in English language. Preferred qualifications: • Distinguished publication record in reputable peer-reviewed journals. • Strong research impact profile, including citation indicators and h-index appropriate to the field and rank. • Evidence of successful internal and external research funding. • International collaborations with universities, research centers, and professional organizations. • Experience in program development, accreditation, graduate education, or academic leadership. • Expertise in one or more areas such as inclusive education, gifted education, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, assistive technology, twice-exceptional learners, assessment and intervention, or teacher preparation. • Knowledge of the UAE education system and culture is a plus. • Proficiency in Arabic language is a plus.

Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, advising students, developing and sustaining an externally funded research program, publishing in refereed journals, and promoting the growth of the UAE University. English is the language of instruction and communication. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.