Associate Professor / Professor in Economics

About the role

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a faculty position (Associate/Full Professorship) in Economics within the College of Business and Economics (CBE), which has been AACSB accredited since 2000. The role combines teaching, research, programme promotion and supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate level and advise students.
• Develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research programme, publishing in refereed journals.
• Promote the growth of the Economics programme and the CBE through outreach to the public and private sectors.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and/or dissertations.
• Take part in departmental, college and university committees as assigned.
• Provide consultancy to researchers and the business community.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Economics from an internationally recognised university and an AACSB-accredited school.
• Research record in Economics with demonstrated ability to publish in leading international journals.
• Experience teaching Economics at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Commitment to teaching excellence, curriculum development and outcome assessment.
• Openness to cross-disciplinary collaboration in research, teaching and programme development.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: professional and industry experience in Economics.

To apply, submit a cover letter, detailed resume, three references with contact details, a research statement, a teaching statement listing courses taught, and samples of recent student teaching evaluations, via the university's online application form. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 31 December 2026.