Verified Faculty Recruitment • United Arab Emirates
UAEU Faculty Jobs 2026
United Arab Emirates University currently has a broad academic recruitment pipeline across engineering, AI and computing, science, medicine, business, humanities, law, education, agriculture, food science and veterinary medicine.
UAEU Faculty Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Institution | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) |
|---|---|
| Location | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates |
| Current portal vacancies | 87 vacancies overall as of 12 October 2026 |
| Faculty ranks represented | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, open-rank faculty and selected Instructor roles |
| Main colleges represented | Engineering, Computer & AI, Science, Medicine & Health Sciences, Business & Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Education, Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine |
| Deadline pattern | Fixed dates, open until filled, and selected 2027 closing dates |
| Application route | Online through the official UAEU Jobs portal |
| Last verified | 12 October 2026 |
Selected Current UAEU Faculty Openings
The following table highlights representative active faculty searches from the official UAEU portal. It is not a substitute for the full live vacancy list.
| Computer & AI Engineering — Assistant/Associate/Full Professor | College of Information Technology / CCAI • 31 December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cybersecurity — Assistant/Associate Professor | Information Systems & Security • 31 December 2026 |
| Computer Science & Software Engineering — All Ranks | CCAI • 31 December 2026 |
| Industrial & Systems Engineering — Assistant/Associate/Full Professor | Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering • 31 December 2026 |
| Dynamics & Control — Assistant/Associate/Full Professor | Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering • 31 December 2026 |
| Advanced Air Mobility & Aviation — Assistant/Associate/Full Professor | Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering • Open until filled |
| Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering — Assistant/Associate/Full Professor | College of Engineering • Open until filled |
| Architectural Engineering — Assistant/Associate Professor | College of Engineering • Open until filled |
| Electrical & Communication Engineering — Assistant Professor | College of Engineering • 22 October 2026 |
| Geosciences — Assistant/Associate Professor | College of Science • Open until filled / selected postings to 31 December 2026 |
| Chemistry — Assistant/Associate/Full Professor | College of Science • Open until filled |
| Physics — Assistant Professor | College of Science • 31 May 2027 |
| Internal Medicine — Assistant/Associate/Full Professor | College of Medicine & Health Sciences • 31 October 2026 |
| Medical Education — Assistant/Associate Professor | College of Medicine & Health Sciences • 31 December 2026 |
| Bioinformatics & Health Data Science — Assistant/Associate/Full Professor | College of Medicine & Health Sciences • 31 December 2026 |
| Financial Accounting — Assistant/Associate/Full Professor | College of Business & Economics • 31 December 2026 |
| Finance — Associate/Full Professor | College of Business & Economics • 31 December 2026 |
| Marketing & Entrepreneurship — Assistant/Associate Professor | College of Business & Economics • 31 December 2026 |
| Commercial Law / Civil Law | College of Law • selected vacancies close 22 October 2026; others extend to January 2027 |
| Food Chemistry / Food Science / Agricultural Technology | College of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine • several roles open until filled |
Colleges and Disciplines Currently Recruiting
Engineering, Computing & AI
Mechanical and aerospace engineering, industrial and systems engineering, dynamics and control, advanced air mobility, architectural engineering, electrical/communication engineering, computer science, AI, computer engineering and cybersecurity.
Science, Medicine & Health
Chemistry, physics, geosciences, biology, biochemistry, internal medicine, medical education, psychiatry, clinical psychology, public health, family medicine and bioinformatics/health data science.
Business, Humanities & Professional Fields
Management, marketing, finance, accounting, economics, tourism, government and society, languages, media, law, education, food science, agriculture and veterinary medicine.
Engineering, Computer Science and AI Faculty Opportunities
UAEU currently has one of its strongest recruitment clusters in engineering, computer science and AI-related fields.
| Computer & AI Engineering | Assistant, Associate and Full Professor searches; active through 31 December 2026. |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Software Engineering | All-ranks faculty recruitment plus separate Assistant Professor openings; active through 31 December 2026. |
| Cybersecurity | Assistant/Associate Professor recruitment in Information Systems & Security; active through 31 December 2026. |
| Industrial & Systems Engineering | Research interests include AI/ML applications, big-data analytics, stochastic modelling, optimization, operations research, logistics and supply chain management. |
| Dynamics & Control | Open-rank engineering recruitment with research and teaching expectations. |
| Advanced Air Mobility & Aviation | Assistant/Associate/Full Professor; open until filled. |
| Electrical & Communication Engineering | Assistant Professor vacancy with a 22 October 2026 closing date. |
| Architectural Engineering | Assistant/Associate Professor positions; open until filled. |
Science, Medical and Health Faculty Opportunities
| Geosciences | Assistant/Associate Professor opportunities, including geophysics/seismic methods. Relevant roles require a PhD and a demonstrable research programme. |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Assistant/Associate/Full Professor positions; some remain open until filled. |
| Physics | Assistant Professor vacancy currently listed through 31 May 2027. |
| Biology | Assistant/Associate Professor opportunities on the current portal. |
| Internal Medicine | Multiple Assistant/Associate/Full Professor searches, including subspecialties. |
| Medical Education | Assistant/Associate Professor and Instructor pathways across medical education. |
| Bioinformatics & Health Data Science | Open-rank recruitment within the medical/health academic environment. |
| Public Health / Family Medicine / Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology | Multiple current and future-dated academic recruitment lines. |
Business, Humanities, Law, Education and Agriculture
| Business & Economics | Management, marketing/entrepreneurship, finance, economics, financial accounting, statistics/business analytics and supply-chain management. |
|---|---|
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Arabic language and literature, interpreting, English literature, media and creative industries, government and society, tourism and heritage. |
| Law | Commercial law, civil law, criminal law and principles of jurisprudence at Assistant/Associate/Professor levels, with different closing dates. |
| Education | Special and gifted education, learning and educational leadership and related academic areas. |
| Agriculture, Food & Veterinary Medicine | Food science, food chemistry/analysis, agricultural technology, plant pathology, veterinary medicine and related applied disciplines. |
Eligibility for UAEU Faculty Jobs
Eligibility is vacancy-specific. Most faculty positions require a doctoral or equivalent terminal qualification in the relevant discipline, but the expected academic record differs considerably by rank and college.
Assistant Professor
Usually requires a relevant PhD, evidence of research productivity, potential to build an independent funded research programme, and ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
Associate Professor
Typically requires a more established record of peer-reviewed research, academic supervision, teaching, grant activity and scholarly visibility.
Professor / Open Rank
Senior roles generally expect a sustained high-impact publication record, external funding, graduate supervision, academic leadership and an international reputation appropriate to the discipline.
Application Documents to Prepare
Current UAEU faculty postings commonly ask applicants to submit a focused academic dossier. Requirements vary, but candidates should prepare:
- Targeted cover letter
- Updated academic curriculum vitae
- Research statement describing current and future research
- Teaching statement or teaching philosophy
- Publication record and selected research outputs
- Details of grants and funded projects where relevant
- Graduate supervision and mentoring evidence
- Names and contact details of referees/recommenders
- Professional or clinical credentials where required
How to Apply for UAEU Faculty Positions
- Open the official UAEU Jobs portal.
- Review the current vacancies and identify the exact academic rank and department.
- Open the individual posting and check the close date.
- Read the Job Description, Minimum Qualification and Preferred Qualification sections.
- Prepare a vacancy-specific CV, cover letter, research statement and teaching statement.
- Register or log in to the UAEU recruitment system.
- Complete the online application and upload all required information.
- Check referee/recommender requirements before submission.
- Submit before the stated deadline—or early where the role is open until filled.
International Applicants
Many UAEU academic searches are written as competitive international faculty recruitments, but not every vacancy has identical nationality or professional requirements.
| International eligibility | Check the individual posting; many academic roles are broadly competitive, while some initiatives or roles may have nationality-specific requirements. |
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| Language | English is frequently identified as the language of instruction and academic communication; selected language/discipline roles may require additional language expertise. |
| Clinical posts | May require clinical licensure eligibility or discipline-specific professional credentials. |
| Appointment rank | Often determined according to academic record, publications, grants, teaching, leadership and experience. |
Selection and Shortlisting
Current UAEU postings indicate that applications are reviewed against teaching, research and discipline-specific criteria, and only shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview.
| Research profile | Publications, research quality, citations, funded work, current research trajectory and future programme potential. |
|---|---|
| Teaching profile | Ability to teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses, teaching effectiveness and educational innovation. |
| Academic fit | Alignment with the department’s advertised specialization and strategic needs. |
| Leadership/service | More important at senior ranks; may include programme development, supervision, accreditation, governance and external engagement. |
CareerAidHub Applicant Guidance
Apply to the Exact Specialization
Do not submit one generic UAEU application. Match your CV and supporting statements to the discipline and specialist area in the vacancy.
Show Research Direction
Explain what you will research at UAEU, how it can attract funding, and how it aligns with the department—not just what you published previously.
Use Evidence
Quantify publications, grants, supervision, teaching, patents, clinical or industry contributions where relevant and verifiable.
Before You Apply
- Confirm the vacancy remains active on the UAEU portal.
- Check the exact rank and department.
- Read both Minimum and Preferred Qualification sections.
- Check whether the role is internationally open or nationality-restricted.
- Verify the closing date or “open until filled” status.
- Tailor your research statement to the advertised academic area.
- Tailor your teaching statement to likely programme needs.
- Prepare evidence of publications, grants and supervision.
- Add recommender details where required.
- Submit early for open-until-filled searches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many current vacancies does UAEU have?
The official UAEU portal showed 87 current vacancies overall when CareerAidHub verified it on 12 October 2026. This total includes faculty, instructor and other university positions.
Which faculty ranks are currently being recruited?
Current listings include Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, open-rank positions and selected Instructor roles.
Are UAEU faculty jobs open to international candidates?
Many academic searches are competitive beyond the UAE, but some roles or initiatives have nationality-specific requirements. Check the exact vacancy before applying.
What documents are commonly required?
Typical academic applications include a cover letter, academic CV, research statement, teaching statement and referee/recommender details. Requirements vary by posting.
Do all UAEU vacancies have the same deadline?
No. Current deadlines include fixed dates in October, November and December 2026, several 2027 dates, and many roles that remain open until filled.
Should I apply early to an open-until-filled position?
Yes. An open-until-filled posting can close once a suitable candidate is selected, so qualified applicants should generally apply promptly.
Official Sources and Application Links
United Arab Emirates University — Official Jobs Portal
UAEU — Computer Science / AI Faculty (All Ranks)
UAEU — Industrial & Systems Engineering Faculty
UAEU — Geosciences / Geophysics Faculty
Last verified: 12 October 2026. CareerAidHub summarizes active opportunities for candidate convenience. UAEU’s official vacancy portal and individual posting remain authoritative for current status, eligibility, specialization, deadlines, nationality requirements and application instructions.
