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Open-Rank Faculty Position in Philosophy

Job Category : SUAD/Zayed Military University Project

Job Type : Full Time

Job Reference Number : HR-FT-25-2026

Job Open Date : 2026-05-20 - Deadline: 2026-06-19

Job Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE - Zayed Military University (ZMU) Campus

Job Description

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi invites applications for an open-rank position in Philosophy. The successful candidate will be appointed by SUAD and will deliver their teaching at Zayed Military University (ZMU).

Applications are welcome from candidates working across a broad range of philosophical areas whose courses, which are taught in English, cultivate intellectual rigor, ethical awareness, and critical judgment, enabling students to analyze complex problems, develop well-reasoned arguments, and reflect on the ethical dimensions of leadership and action.

Both early-career and senior candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key Accountability

Teaching

• Design and deliver undergraduate courses in philosophy within SUAD programs delivered at ZMU, including the Foundation year.

• Develop engaging teaching materials and learning activities encouraging critical thinking, ethical reflection and research-based learning.

Student Support and Academic Advising

• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students.

• Supervise student projects.

Academic and Administrative Service

• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

• Contribute to program development, curriculum review, and academic governance where appropriate.

Research Activities (except where appointment is strictly at Lecturer level, in which case research expectations are limited)

• Contribute to advancing SUAD’s research profile through publications in well-established journals and book series, and through active participation in high-level academic events and collaborations.

Qualification

• PhD in Philosophy from an accredited higher education institution.

• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory. IELTS certification or equivalent qualification is an asset.

• Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education.

• Proven ability to design and deliver undergraduate-level philosophy courses.

• Capacity to supervise and mentor students in argumentation, critical analysis, and academic writing.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural academic environment.

• Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is considered an asset.

• Advanced pedagogical skills and proficiency in educational technologies and online learning platforms are considered an asset.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter addressing their expertise and alignment with SUAD’s vision.

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

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• A personal statement outlining:

teaching experience
teaching style and philosophy
approach to teaching ethics and philosophical reasoning
engagement with research and future research plans (if applicable)

• Up to three publications representative of the applicant’s research profile and ambitions (if applicable).

• Recent teaching evaluations (if available).

• Contact details for three professional references (email address and phone number required), including at least one referee able to specifically address the candidate’s teaching quality.

For pedagogical inquiries: Prof. Claude Vishnu Spaak (Claude.Spaak@sorbonne.ae)