Assistant/Associate Professor-Statistics/Econometrics/Research Methods

Job Description

Assistant/Associate Professor-Statistics/Econometrics/Research Methods

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate to join our academic team. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in our program's operations and curriculum development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the program's subject matter expert
• Support the Program Chair/Coordinator in daily operations
• Ensure curriculum alignment with university standards and UAE Ministry of Higher Education requirements
• Engage in teaching, research, development, and community outreach activities
• Participate in administrative duties and community service
  
  

Teaching And Academic Duties

• Instruct graduate and undergraduate courses in the relevant field
• Maintain accurate student records and submit timely grades
• Deliver and update course syllabi
• Assist in curriculum evaluation and suggest improvements
• Hold regular office hours and support student learning
• Advise students, particularly those at academic risk
• Recommend learning resources and materials
• Contribute to new course development
• Supervise independent studies
• Stay current with disciplinary developments through research and professional engagement
  
  

Administrative And Community Engagement

• Advise students during registration periods
• Attend faculty and departmental meetings
• Participate in orientation and professional development workshops
• Engage in community outreach activities
• Support the School's accreditation efforts
• Represent the Canadian University Dubai in professional settings
  
  

The ideal candidate will be committed to academic excellence, student success, and institutional growth.

Qualification & Experience

The minimum amount of education and experience that an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties of the position are as follows:

• Ph.D. in Statistics/Econometrics/Research Methods obtained from top 500 QS-ranked universities, preferably western accredited universities.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness and research publications in highly ranked Scopus journals.
• Applicants with experience within a Canadian Institution are preferred.
• Middle East teaching experience is preferred.
  
  

Please note: Preference will be given to candidates with Canadian affiliation in the form of Canadian qualifications, lecturing at a Canadian University, and some form of linkage to Canada/North America.

Positions are for Fall 2025 semester (Sept. 2025). Appointment are usually for a full-time position, but can be extended to visiting faculty

About Us

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the #1 University in Dubai, and 21 st in the Arab Region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2025.

Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many more!

With the world’s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.