Assistant/Associate Professor in Public International Law
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is a global leader in research and teaching, ranked among the top 250 universities worldwide in the latest 2026 Times Higher Education rankings. The College of Law at ADU is making significant contributions to academic excellence both nationally and internationally. It is ranked by subject in the top 251–300 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (Law).
We are currently seeking several new faculty members at the levels of Assistant and Associate Professor. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Penal Law;
Administrative and Constitutional Law;
Economics, Finance, and Taxation Law;
Law and Technology; and Commercial Law.
The College of Law is a regional leader in legal education, offering a Bachelor of Law, a Master of Public Law, a Master of Private Law, a Master of Law (MLL) in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence, and a PhD in Law. Our programs are CAA and WASC-accredited. Our curriculum, which is primarily taught in Arabic with English support, reflects our commitment to academic excellence and cultural diversity.
Applicants should be able to teach in both English and Arabic; applicants with English-only proficiency are also encouraged to apply.
Abu Dhabi University offers a competitive remuneration package that includes a tax‑free salary, annual flights for the individual and their immediate family, family housing, a children’s education allowance, private health insurance, and end‑of‑service benefits.
Criteria You Must HaveApplicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for review.
Minimum Years Of Experience/Nature Of Relevant Experience Required- Have a doctoral or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
- Have demonstrated significant scholarly accomplishments appropriate to their discipline.
- Have at least eight years of full‑time teaching and research experience (with key research publications) to be considered for Associate Professor.
- Have demonstrated excellent teaching ability and shown continuing active engagement with students in and outside the classroom.
Skills And Abilities
- Communication/teaching skills, presentation skills, computer skills (MS Office).
- Have a teaching qualification or be willing to complete one under the UK HEA Fellowship Scheme.
- Demonstrated commitment to publishing in Scopus publications.
- Clear engagement with research networks (evidence‑based).
- Demonstration of being a ‘good university citizen.’
Applicants should submit their application online via the University link, in English, and include the following three items in one document.
Final date to receive applications: Applications will be reviewed up to 10 December 2025, and interviews will take place after this date.
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