Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law

The University was formed out of a collaboration between Dubai and United Kingdom institutions to provide the best of British education in Dubai. Our UK associates, the Universities of Edinburgh, Manchester and Glasgow have been chosen because of their research standing and high standards.

Selection Criteria

• A PhD in Law in a private law focus (Civil or Commercial Law) from a well-recognized university (preferably in the top 500 in the QS ranking).
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Ability to develop research projects, plans and strategies.
• A strong track record of effective teaching and research, including peer-reviewed journal publications in the field of private law, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of UAE law, or, alternatively, jurisdictions similar to the UAE, is desirable.
• Good communication skills and the ability to establish personal and professional credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Have high level work ethics, be good at teamwork and time management skills
• Able to adapt to the social and cultural environment.
• Excellent IT skills and pedagogical e-learning skills.
• Expected to offer academic leadership in the Faculty and ensure the effective and efficient operation and that the highest quality standards are met. It is understood that this will include:
  • Being able to grow the faculty and its portfolio,
  • Being able to promote smart learning and the use of ICT in education,
  • Having a strategic vision for the faculty, and for the role of the faculty in the university.

Main roles & responsibilities

Governance:

• Contribute to policies review, development, and ensure its systematic deployment within all areas throughout the faculty in order to ensure compliance, accountability, and efficiency.

Faculty operations and growth:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the faculty strategic planning, action planning and budgeting, financial strategy to achieve University strategic goals and priorities.
• Design, develop, and maintain course content related to his/her own teaching (with aid of Head of Programme and Dean of the faculty).

Curriculum and accreditation:

• Seek and maintain local and international accreditation for all programs and offerings of the faculty in collaboration with Head of Programme and Dean of the faculty.

Research & Teaching:

• Foster a culture of research and environment within the faculty that encourage scholarly research activities and application for research grants among both faculty and learners in coordination with the Head of Progamme and Dean of the faculty.

Community engagement:

• Explore, initiate, develop and sustain a range of affiliations and partnerships with industry, government, professional and wider community to support the university and faculty’s strategic objectives, activities, and programs.

Job application process

Applicants need to submit a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae (including a teaching statement, a research statement, list of courses that can be taught or were taught, and names of at least three references who would be willing to write letters of recommendation).

The closing date for the application is on 25 August 2025. Please submit your application to careers@buid.ac.ae. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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