Faculty Position in Humanities; Middle East Studies

Open Rank Faculty Position in Humanities (Middle East Studies)

Job Category: SUAD/Zayed Military University Project

Job Type: Full Time

Job Reference Number: HR-FT-24-2026

Job Open Date:
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Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE - Zayed Military University (ZMU) Campus

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi invites applications for an open-rank position in Humanities or Social Sciences, with a specialization in Middle East Studies, with teaching responsibilities based at the Zayed Military University (ZMU) campus.

The position may be filled at the level of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending on qualifications and experience. Both early-career and senior candidates are encouraged to apply.

SUAD is committed to attracting a diverse faculty and encourages applications from candidates with varied academic backgrounds and international experience. The successful candidate will be a discipline-based scholar—preferably in History, Sociology, Geography, or Economics, with openness to interdisciplinary approaches—with demonstrated expertise in the Middle East and Gulf region.

While contributing to interdisciplinary teaching in Emirati and Middle Eastern Studies, the candidate will also be expected to teach and develop courses within their disciplinary specialization at the undergraduate level. The teaching portfolio will include courses in Emirati Studies, history and societies of the Middle East, and introduction to research.

The candidate will be affiliated with the SAFIR Research Institute in their field of specialization and will contribute actively to research, disciplinary teaching, and the broader intellectual life of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) is a leading international higher education institution established in partnership with Sorbonne University in Paris. SUAD offers undergraduate and graduate programmes across a range of disciplines.

Research is a core pillar of SUAD’s mission. Through institutional initiatives, the SAFIR Research Institute, and active research centres, the University advances responsible and interdisciplinary research aligned with global academic standards and regional priorities.

SUAD fosters local and international collaboration and promotes knowledge transfer through a diverse academic community and strategic partnerships.

As part of a strategic academic collaboration, SUAD delivers selected academic programs at the campus of Zayed Military University (ZMU). Through this partnership, SUAD provides internationally recognized bachelor’s degree programmes that combine academic rigor with applied learning.

Teaching and research activities conducted at the ZMU campus adhere to SUAD’s academic standards, quality assurance frameworks, and pedagogical approaches. SUAD supports faculty research through internal funding schemes, research centres, and international collaborations.

Positions based at ZMU usually require a strong on-site presence and active engagement with students, colleagues, and institutional partners.

• Contribute to the delivery of courses—primarily within the Foundation Year—on the history, cultures, and societies of the Middle East, with particular attention to the Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf region.
• Design and deliver undergraduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.
• Introduce students to research methods in the humanities and/or social sciences.
• Develop engaging teaching materials and learning activities that foster critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and research-based learning.

• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students.
• Supervise student projects and introductory research work.
• Support the development of students’ academic writing and analytical skills.

• Participate in departmental and university service activities.
• Contribute to program development, curriculum review, and academic governance where appropriate.

• Contribute to advancing SUAD’s research profile through…