Job Description
Adjunct Assistant Professor Educational Finance
American University of Ras Al Khaimah
Job Summary: The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) seeks an adjunct faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, to teach an educational finance course in the Master of Education Program during the Spring 2025 semester.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The teaching load is one course, at three credit-hours at the graduate level. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in student-centered teaching and have experience in promoting active learning using high-impact educational practices for adult learners. Candidates must be prepared to teach professional students currently working in the field of education.
Minimum Qualifications: An earned PhD or equivalent in finance, educational finance, or closely related field. Relevant tertiary teaching experience, which demonstrates use of high-impact educational practices and experience in the field are highly beneficial. Experience teaching graduate students at a US university or North American-style university in an international context is an advantage.
Description of AURAK: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public, non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education which delivers an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture. All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE. In addition, AURAK is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The American model of higher education ensures not only the acquisition of knowledge and skills in specific academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues. The multicultural student body at AURAK offers candidates the opportunity to teach and conduct research in one of the most diverse countries in the world. AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sands dunes, and the many historical sites. For more information about the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), please visit: http://www.aurak.ac.ae
How to Apply: A completed application will include: (i) cover letter, which addresses the ways in which the applicant's experience and credentials align with the position (no more than 3 pages); (ii) curriculum vitae; (iii) a teaching philosophy statement, which includes evidence of teaching effectiveness (iv) names, email address, and institutional phone number of 3 academic references (letters will be requested later); and (v) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application stage).
Submit application materials to: [Confidential Information]
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
