Research/Teaching Assistant Professor in Psychology – RIT Dubai

<p>RIT Dubai is hiring a Research/Teaching Assistant Professor in Psychology in Dubai, UAE. Moreover, this Psychology Professor position blends undergraduate teaching with an active research programme on an American-curriculum campus. Therefore, it suits an early-career academic ready to grow.</p> <h2>About the Psychology Professor role</h2> <p>You will teach psychology courses across the undergraduate liberal arts curriculum while developing a focused research agenda. In addition, you will mentor students, contribute to curriculum development and support the growth of behavioural science at the campus.</p> <h3>Key responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Teach undergraduate psychology courses, seminars and labs.</li> <li>Develop and publish research in peer-reviewed journals.</li> <li>Advise and mentor students on academic and research projects.</li> <li>Contribute to curriculum design and assessment of learning outcomes.</li> <li>Serve on faculty committees and support accreditation activities.</li> <li>Engage with the wider community through outreach and applied projects.</li> </ul> <h3>Requirements</h3> <ul> <li>PhD in Psychology or a closely related discipline.</li> <li>Evidence of effective university-level teaching.</li> <li>A promising or established record of scholarly publication.</li> <li>Strong quantitative or qualitative research skills.</li> <li>Excellent English communication and mentoring ability.</li> <li>Alignment with American higher education standards is an advantage.</li> </ul> <h2>About RIT Dubai in the UAE</h2> <p>Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai is a not-for-profit branch campus of the renowned American university, based in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Moreover, it offers American degrees and applied research with strong industry links across the region. Browse more <a href="https://classifiedjobs.ae/job-category/education-training/">Education and Training jobs</a> and roles in <a href="https://classifiedjobs.ae/job-region/dubai/">Dubai</a> on our site.</p> <p>The position is based at the Dubai Silicon Oasis campus and follows the American academic calendar. Furthermore, faculty enjoy research seed funding, modern teaching facilities and close collaboration with industry partners across the region, which keeps both teaching and research grounded in real-world practice.</p> <h2>How to apply</h2> <p>Review the role profile and apply via the <a href="https://www.rit.edu/dubai/employment" rel="nofollow">official RIT Dubai employment page</a>. Also, include a cover letter tailored to the position. The salary shown is a market estimate for this level in Dubai, UAE.</p>

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