Job Details
Posting Date
13/Mar/2026 Expiry Date 12/Apr/2026 Job Reference Number: 2607-2026-03-13T02:09:43
Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
CATEGORY Faculty Members College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
College Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Department Sociology
Job Purpose

​The Department of Sociology at the CAHSS, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, seeks applications for full-time faculty positions at the rank of Full Professor with specialization in Criminology and Criminal Justice, to commence appointments beginning in the Fall semester of the 2026–2027 academic year.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Applied Sociology, with a focus on Criminology and Criminal Justice. Responsibilities include supervising Master's and PhD theses, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in scholarly research and publication.

Main accountabilities & expectations

  1. Deliver lectures and seminars in Applied Sociology, with a focus on Criminology and Criminal Justice at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  2. Supervise student research and theses at master's and PhD levels.
  3. Develop and update course materials and curricula.
  4. Conduct and publish academic research in the field of specialization.
  5. Participate in departmental activities and contribute to academic planning.
  6. Support university and community initiatives.
  7. Assist in accreditation processes and fulfill academic quality requirements.

Required Skills
  1. PhD in Applied Sociology, with a specialization in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
  2. Minimum of 10 years of university-level teaching experience.
  3. Proven ability to develop and deliver academic courses.
  4. Proficiency in both English and Arabic for teaching and publication.
  5. Proficiency in analyzing crime scene.
  6. Strong academic publication record and Track in Criminology and Criminal Justice (English; Arabic).
  7. Proficiency in digital tools and platforms (e.g., ICDL certification).
  8. Graduate of a recognized and reputable university where English is the language of instruction.
Desirable Requirements

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Job Location University of Sharjah (Main)
Job Criteria
Gender , Male, Female,
Qualifications Phd
Relevant Experience 10
Living In UAE Open for all
Nationality , All,