Job Details
Posting Date
29/Mar/2026 Expiry Date 11/Apr/2026 Job Reference Number: 2623-2026-03-29T03:12:04
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Public Law (Constitutional or Administrative Law)
CATEGORY Faculty Members College of Law
College Law
Department Public Law Department
Job Purpose

​The College of Law at the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates is seeking candidates for full-time faculty positions (Open Rank), for appointments starting in the academic year 2026-2027, Fall Semester.

Candidates will be expected to teach English programs only.
 
Qualified candidates must apply through the university's website. Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications and suitability for the position, along with a detailed CV and a list of three professional referees.  ​

Main accountabilities & expectations
  1. ​Teach assigned classes and ensure the fulfilment of the learning outcomes specified by the program.
  2. Develop new courses for the current offerings and potential new degree programs.
  3. Actively participate in the intellectual life of a talented, vibrant, and unique legal community.
  4. Publish in internationally peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed journals.
  5. Contribute to promoting research collaborations between UoS and international institutions.
  6. Actively engage with the University and the wider Emirati community.
  7. Supervise graduate students' theses and dissertations.
  8. Advise undergraduate and graduate students on academic and career matters.
  9. Provide academic and expert service to the department including but not limited to the preparation or completion of academic accreditation.
  10. Deliver engaging learning experiences to students through lectures, seminars, and workshops in the subject area.
  11. Complete all assigned tasks promptly and efficiently.


Required Skills
  1. Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent (e.g., S.J.D.) in Public Law (Constitutional or Administrative Law) from reputable universities in the USA, UK, Australia, or Canada.
  2. Candidates must be English native or fluent speaker.
  3. Candidates applying for the rank of Assistant Professor must have published at least four papers in legal journals indexed in Scopus.
  4. Candidates applying for the rank of Associate Professor must have published at least six papers in legal journals indexed in Scopus.
  5. Candidates applying for the rank of Professor must have published at least eight papers in legal journals indexed in Scopus.
  6. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, with demonstrable evidence or strong potential for excellence and innovation in teaching, research, and service.
  7. Extensive experience in teaching graduate courses and supervising graduate theses/dissertations in the relevant discipline.
  8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  9. Proficiency in using educational technology.
Desirable Requirements

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Job Location University of Sharjah (Main)
Job Criteria
Gender , Male, Female,
Qualifications Phd
Relevant Experience 3
Living In UAE Open for all
Nationality , All,