Open-rank Faculty Position in Geography and Planning

Position Description

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in Geography and Planning, based at the Zayed Military University (ZMU) campus.

Both early-career and senior candidates are encouraged to apply. The University is seeking a candidate with a primary specialization in Physical Geography, combined with a broad and solid grounding in the discipline in order to teach foundation-year courses beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Geography and Planning within SUAD programs delivered at ZMU. Courses are taught in English and include lectures, tutorials, and supervision of student projects and introductory research work.

Key Accountabilities

• Teaching. Student Support and Academic Advising.
• Academic and Administrative Service.
• Research activities (except where appointment is strictly at Lecturer level, in which case research expectations are limited).

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, and Requirements

• PhD in Geography, Planning, Physical Geography, or Environmental Geography from an accredited higher education institution.
• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory. IELTS certification or equivalent qualification is an asset.
• Capacity to supervise and mentor students in research methods, project planning, 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. Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education.
• Proven ability to design and deliver undergraduate-level courses.
• Advanced pedagogical skills and proficiency in educational technologies and online learning platforms are considered an asset.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

1. A cover letter addressing their expertise and alignment with SUAD’s vision.
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
3. A personal statement outlining: Teaching experience, Teaching style and philosophy, Engagement with research and future research plans (if applicable).
4. Up to three publications representative of the applicant’s research profile and ambitions (if applicable).
5. Recent teaching evaluations (if available).
6. 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.