Open-Rank Position in Philosophy

About SUAD

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) is a leading international higher education institution established in partnership with Sorbonne University in Paris. The University delivers high-quality academic programs rooted in the French higher education tradition, while adapting course content and formats to meet the needs of the dynamic and multicultural environment of the United Arab Emirates.

SUAD offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a range of disciplines.

Research is a core pillar of SUAD’s mission. Through institutional initiatives, the SAFIR Institute, and active research centres, the University advances responsible and interdisciplinary research aligned with global academic standards and regional priorities. SUAD fosters local and international collaboration and promotes knowledge transfer through a diverse academic community and strategic partnerships.

About SUAD-ZMU

As part of a strategic academic collaboration, SUAD delivers selected academic programs at the campus of Zayed Military University (ZMU). Through this partnership, SUAD provides internationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs that combine academic rigor with applied learning.

Teaching and research activities conducted at the ZMU campus adhere to SUAD’s academic standards, quality assurance frameworks, and pedagogical approaches.

Positions based at ZMU usually require a strong on-site presence and active engagement with students, colleagues, and institutional partners.

Position 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 Accountabilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, and Requirements

• PhD in Philosophy 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 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.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education.
• Proven ability to design and deliver undergraduate-level philosophy 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; Approach to teaching ethics and philosophical reasoning; 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.