COBA - Faculty - Insurance and Risk Management (IRM)

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American University in the Emirates is seeking PhD holders for full time faculty in Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) within the College of Business Administration, on site in Dubai for the 2026 2027 year. The role requires a PhD in Insurance from an accredited US university or equivalent, 18 graduate credit hours in the field, and at least three Scopus publications in the last five years, plus a minimum of two years of teaching or industry experience at an internationally accredited university. Teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year, with responsibilities including teaching, advising, supervising theses, curriculum development, service, and ongoing research. Apply via the Recruiterbox link, ensure degree certificates are ready by interview, and tailor your CV to emphasize research output, pedagogy, and collaboration, with English and Arabic language proficiency as applicable.

Location: Dubai,Dubai,United Arab Emirates

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites Ph.D. holder applicants for full-time faculty (Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor) teaching the below Specialization:

• Insurance and Risk Management (IRM)

Academic Year: 2026-2027

Instruction Language: English

Teaching Load:  24 credit hours per academic year 

Job purpose

Responsible to provide students with professional expertise in teaching, assessing student work, academic advising, participating in administrative and committee activities, professional service, and community service. 

Qualifications & Education

• Ph.D. in the related field of Insurance from an accredited university in the United States of America or a recognized University accredited by an American Accreditation body
• Applicant must have their degree wall certificate received by the time of the interview
• 18 credit hours of graduate studies in the required field
• Minimum three research publications in Scopus journal in the last 5 years

Experience 

• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching /working experience in the same fields in an internationally accredited university.
• Proven record of excellence in under-graduate and graduate level

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Curricular development and review.
• Record of professional accomplishment including peer-reviewed publications
• Continued research program and interest in collaboration with other faculty. 
• Ability to integrate web-based and/or digital technology in the classroom.
• Eagerness to contribute and provide services to the College and the University.
• Excellent English Proficiency and Communication skills for Faculty teaching in English
• Excellent Arabic Proficiency and Communication skills for faculty teaching in Arabic

Responsibilities:

• Expected to present research and practice-driven teaching
• Adapt to the latest pedagogical techniques that stimulate students to inquiry and to encompass a broad and coherent body of knowledge, attaining the skills and competencies through engaging delivery techniques and development of appropriate assessments
• Supervision of thesis, capstone, and internship assignments of students
• Actively engage in scholarly activities and publish peer-reviewed articles in the area of specialization thus contributing to the Mission of the University.
• Provide academic advising and guidance to the students in the program's learning outcomes, curriculum planning, and career planning.
• Evaluating students’ performance and grading. Providing clear assessment criteria that reflect course content and its learning outcomes, setting expectations to students, avoiding cognitive biasness.
• Contributes to regular curriculum reviewing and improving the existing curriculum or developing new specialization or program.
• Participate by working in a task force or workgroup to accomplish assignments or projects such as accreditation, recruitment, research administration, consultation, and service to university, discipline, and to the community.
• Acquire the latest academic techniques, discipline and professional certification, technology-related development, and leadership development through attending in-campus and out-campus workshops, seminars, and training.

About American University in the Emirates (AUE):

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications from well-qualified candidates for a range of faculty and administrative positions. AUE is located in Dubai Intl. Academic City.

AUE is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation and growth, where your expertise and aspirations find a welcoming environment.

At AUE, we believe Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success

AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges: College of Law, College of Education, College of Design, College of Business Administration, College of Media and Mass Communication, College of Health Sciences. College of Engineering and Technology and College of Security and Strategic Studies. Each college boasts unique strengths and prestigious accreditations, reflecting our commitment to providing a world-class education.

The American University in the Emirates is accredited by SACSCOC (the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels

The American University in the Emirates is officially licensed to operate as a higher education institution and all its programs are accredited by CAA (the Commission for Academic Accreditation), Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates.

The College of Business Administration is a proud member of AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and its degree programs (Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Sport Management) are accredited by AACSB) as of 2022.

The Bachelor of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Technology is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

LOCATION:

American University in the Emirates – Dubai International Academic City – Dubai – United Arab Emirates.