Assistant​/Associate Professor in Technology and Law

Assistant Professor in Technology & Law College of Law, Abu Dhabi University, UAE

Abu Dhabi University is a global leader in research and teaching, and is ranked in the Top‑250 in the latest 2026 Times Higher Education rankings. The College of Law at Abu Dhabi University is contributing to academic excellence nationally and internationally. The College offers a Bachelor of Law, a Master of Public Law, a Master of Private Law, a Master of Law in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence, and a PhD in Law.

Our programs are CAA and WASC-accredited. Our curriculum, primarily in Arabic and English, reflects our commitment to academic excellence and cultural diversity. Applicants should be able to teach in English and Arabic; applicants with English only are also encouraged to apply.

Abu Dhabi University offers a competitive remuneration package that includes tax‑free salary, annual flights for self and immediate family, family housing, children’s education allowance, private health insurance and end‑of‑service benefits.

Your application in English must be submitted in a single document and must include the following. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You must also complete an online video interview.

• Cover Letter: addressing how your experience matches the position requirements.
• Curriculum Vitae: that includes education, teaching and research experience with a list of publications. Please include a link to your Google Scholar and Scopus profiles in your CV.
• Research Proposal: a 2‑page proposal stating what research you will conduct over the next 2–4 years while at the College of Law.

Any questions – please email the Dean of the College.

• Experience required / nature of relevant experience required
• Assistant Professor
• Have a doctoral or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• Have demonstrated significant scholarly accomplishments appropriate to his/her discipline.
• At least three years of full‑time teaching and research experience, with key research publications, to be considered for Assistant Professor.
• Demonstrated excellent teaching ability and shown continuing active engagement with students in and outside the classroom.
• Associate Professor
• At least eight years of full‑time teaching and research experience, with key research publications.
• If applying as an Associate Professor, list your Top‑10 Scopus publications with a 5‑line explanation for each of the ten papers of why it is a good contribution to academic literature.
• Special skills and abilities: communication/teaching skills, presentation skills, computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Have a teaching qualification or be willing to complete one under the UK HEA Fellowship Scheme.
• Demonstrated commitment to publishing Scopus publications.
• Clear engagement with research networks, evidence‑based.
• Experience in developing student activities/events.
• Demonstration of being a good university citizen.

Applications will be reviewed on May 5th and interviews will happen after this date.