Associate/Full Professor of Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), invites applications for a full-time, permanent faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an expected start date of August 2027. Applications are welcome from outstanding academic paediatricians across subspecialties, including—but not limited to—Paediatric Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, and Cardiology. UAEU is the UAE’s flagship national university, committed to excellence in education, research, innovation, and service to society. CMHS offers a collaborative academic environment, opportunities for interdisciplinary research and postgraduate development, and partnerships with affiliated teaching hospitals and healthcare institutions. Located in Al Ain, a safe and family-oriented university city within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAEU provides an excellent setting for academic practice and international collaboration. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, consultant-level clinical care, impactful research, and academic leadership. Responsibilities include teaching and assessment of medical students; curriculum development; student mentorship and research supervision; consultant-level inpatient, outpatient, and on-call clinical service at affiliated teaching hospitals, subject to credentialing and licensure requirements; development of collaborative research; publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals; pursuit of research funding; and active participation in departmental, College, and University service. Grade: 21.

- MD, MBBS, or equivalent medical degree. - Recognized postgraduate qualification in Pediatrics and relevant subspecialty training, where applicable. - Eligibility for appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank in accordance with UAEU academic criteria. - Eligibility to obtain consultant-level professional licensure in the UAE. - Demonstrated experience in undergraduate and/or postgraduate medical education. - Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and an active research profile. Preferred qualifications: - Fellowship, board certification, or equivalent specialist certification from North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. - Sustained record of competitive research funding and research leadership. - Experience in curriculum design, course leadership, student assessment, and quality assurance in medical education. - Familiarity with international medical education standards, accreditation processes, and licensing examinations, including USMLE, Canadian qualifying examinations, or equivalent systems. - Demonstrated academic leadership, mentorship, and collaborative interdisciplinary work. - Fellowship, board certification, or equivalent specialist certification from North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. - Sustained record of competitive research funding and research leadership. - Experience in curriculum design, course leadership, student assessment, and quality assurance in medical education. - Familiarity with international medical education standards, accreditation processes, and licensing examinations, including USMLE, Canadian qualifying examinations, or equivalent systems. - Demonstrated academic leadership, mentorship, and collaborative interdisciplinary work.

Teaching and assessment of medical students; curriculum development; student mentorship and research supervision; consultant-level inpatient, outpatient, and on-call clinical service at affiliated teaching hospitals, subject to credentialing and licensure requirements; development of collaborative research; publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals; pursuit of research funding; and active participation in departmental, College, and University service.