ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
CATEGORY
Faculty Members College of Health Sciences
COLLEGE
Health Sciences
DEPARTMENT
Environmental Health Sciences
JOB PURPOSE
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the level of Assistant / Associate Professor commencing September 2024.
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in one of the disciplines of Environmental Health Sciences with an outstanding record of academic and research performance.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
Teach a range of core courses related to environmental health sciences with emphasis on occupational hygiene, occupational health and safety management, occupational hygiene sampling and instrumentation, ergonomics, occupational accidents, occupational hazards, etc. for undergraduate and graduate students
Supervise senior and graduate students in their graduation projects and dissertations
Actively engage in research and community service
Administer students during their field training
Evaluate students\' learning using various methods of assessments
Advise students on academic matters
Actively participate in departmental assignments and student activities as assigned by the department chair or college dean Serve on department, faculty and university committees as appointed or elected
REQUIRED SKILLS
Fluency in English at the general and professional levels is essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Very good computer skills (especially Microsoft Office applications)
Excellent professional writing skills (research proposal, scientific monographs, scientific reports, etc.) and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills that can produce effective professor-student interactions
Behavioral competencies in terms of adaptability, decisiveness, initiatives, perseverance, organizational skills, stress management and valuing profession and diversity
Preferred Qualification & Experience
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in one of the disciplines of Environmental Health Sciences
Minimum 2 years\' experience of teaching in the field of Occupational Health and Safety
Solid experience in teaching courses related to environmental health sciences with focus on occupational hygiene, occupational health and safety management, occupational hygiene sampling and instrumentation, ergonomics, occupational accidents, occupational hazards in oil and gas industry
Evidence of supervision for MSc OH&S students
Evidence of active contributions to his/her field through publishing in internationally recognized and peer-reviewed journals and participating in conferences, seminars, and other forums
Industrial experience as an occupational hygienist/safety specialist is an asset
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
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JOB LOCATION
University of Sharjah (Main)
JOB CRITERIA
GENDER
, Male, Female,
QUALIFICATIONS
Phd
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2
LIVING IN UAE
Open for all
NATIONALITY
, All,
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