Visiting Professor of Penal Law

Position Purpose:
The College of Law invites applications for the position of Visiting Professor of Penal Law, starting from the Fall 2025-2026 semester.
The professor is responsible for teaching Penal Law courses with the requirements of the courses as approved in the Bachelor of Law program plan.
Contribute to the development of academic curriculum, supervise students, academic research, and provide career guidance to students. The role includes enhancing students' knowledge of Penal Law concepts, developing their analytical and communication skills in Penal Law, and preparing them for the labor market. The professor is also expected to participate in academic and institutional activities, and to publish scientific.
The ideal candidate will have a proven research record, with publications in high-impact journals (e.g., indexed in Scopus) and proof of ability to secure internal and external research funding.

Application Requirements:

• Cover letter including the candidate's interest in the position, qualifications required for the position, teaching philosophy, and research agenda.
• Current CV.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness including the latest teaching assessments.
• Names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers of three professional references.
• Doctorate degree.
• Upgrade documents.
• Links to Scopus, ORCID and Google Scholar pages.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Teaching specialized and general courses using innovative methods and methodologies.
• Develop a strong research record in the form of publications in high-impact Scopus journals.
• Contribute to the academic and extracurricular activities of the College.
• Provide effective advice to students and supervise graduation projects.
• Preparing and developing curricula and course plans in line with developments in the field of Penal Law.

Required Skills:

• Teaching Penal Law courses at the undergraduate levels.
• Doctorate degree in Penal Law.
• Teaching experience of at least five (5) years after completion of the doctorate.
• Strong research record as evidenced by publication in top-tier journals (priority for publication in Scopus).
• Evidence of the effectiveness of successful teaching and academic and community service.
• Practical experience and knowledge of Penal Law teaching methods.
• A proven record of professional integrity, collegiality, and commitment to diversity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to collaborative and collegial engagement, and building relationships with professionals, companies, and alumni.
• Preference will be given to individuals who can teach in both Arabic and English.

Job Criteria:

• Doctorate degree: Penal Law Specialization.
• Related experience: Five (5) years in teaching.
• Gender: Male, Female.
• Living in the UAE: Open to all.
• Nationality: Everyone.
• Priority: For UAE nationals citizens.