Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Economics

The Petroleum Institute
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
S: Competitive

Department Description

Courses in the humanities and social sciences are an integral part of the Petroleum Institute's mission to graduate engineers who are lifelong learners with the talents and skills necessary to making a lasting contribution to their societies. The successful candidate will join a department that includes a range of disciplines to teach required and elective undergraduate courses in economics and related fields.

Brief Posting Description

An exciting opportunity exists to join The Petroleum Institute's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences to teach economics and related courses to undergraduate engineering majors.

Detailed Description

The successful candidate will join a diverse department to design and deliver introductory and more advanced level courses in economics and related fields to undergraduates. The area of specialization is open with an emphasis upon the ability to teach a variety of different subjects from economics and related disciplines. The Petroleum Institute prioritizes and nurtures faculty members' professional development in both teaching and research. Significant opportunities for pedagogical advancement exist through the development of new and existing courses and innovative, student-centred approaches to learning. In addition to a growing student population, the Petroleum Institute also boasts a dedicated Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching that fosters a collaborative and supportive approach to excellence in the classroom with an active program of workshops and visiting speakers. Substantial and ongoing funding is available for both individual and collaborative research projects with cross-disciplinary research particularly encouraged, and faculty members regularly travelling abroad to present the findings of their research. Opportunities also exist in student advising and committee responsibilities with faculty members encouraged to play an active role in the institute's administration and governance.

Job Requirements

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in economics obtained from an accredited Western university (or equivalent). Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in the teaching of introductory-level economics at the university level. Because all PI students are engineering majors, the ability to collaborate with faculty from engineering and related programs to deliver cross-disciplinary courses and conduct research will also be highly valued in addition to: the ability to develop innovative curricula and classroom practice (including electronic learning); previous relevant university teaching experience; evidence of scholarly activity or strong potential for scholarly contributions; and an ability to work collegially within a team of faculty members from diverse disciplines. Because the medium of instruction at the Petroleum Institute is English, fluency in English is a requirement for this position.

Additional Details

The Petroleum Institute (PI) was created in 2001 with the goal of establishing itself as a world-class institution in engineering education and research in areas of significance to the oil and gas and the broader energy industries. The PI's sponsors and affiliates include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and several major international oil companies, namely Shell, BP, Jodco and Total. The campus has modern instructional laboratories and classroom facilities and is now in the planning phase of three major research centers on its campus. For additional information, please refer to the PI website: www.pi.ac.ae.

Salary/Benefits: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The total compensation package includes a tax-free 12-month base salary, and a benefits allowance that covers relocation, housing, initial furnishings, utilities, transportation (automobile purchase loan), health insurance, child(ren)'s education, end-of-service benefit and annual leave travel. Applicants must be in excellent health and will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination.

How to Apply

Interested applications must be in English and include (i) a cover letter expressing interest in the position, (ii) a current curriculum vitae, (iii) a one page statement of the candidate's teaching philosophy and (iv) the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of four references which includes both a current/prior employer and a teaching reference. Kindly apply online through the http://www.pi.ac.ae/jobs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All enquiries regarding this position should be directed to Academic Recruitment . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and should be in English only.

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