Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Emerging Technology Integration

Emirates College for Advanced Education

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The successful applicant will:

Current Rank: Assistant Professor or higher at a reputable, accredited university.

Research Experience:

• A record of research publications within the past three years, demonstrating a growing or established research profile (commensurate with rank) in early childhood development and education.
• Evidence of significant scholarly contributions to the field, including empirical, theoretical, or practice-based research.
• Well-developed expertise in qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research methodologies, with a clear trajectory of research activity.
• Demonstrated potential or experience in contributing to funded research projects and collaborative research networks.
• Evidence of research engagement in Early Childhood Education, specifically related to Emerging Technology Integration in Early Childhood Development and Education, is strongly preferred.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• PhD in Education, or a closely related discipline, with a specialization relevant to early childhood development and education, from an accredited and internationally recognized university.
• A clearly articulated and active research agenda that contributes to international scholarship in ECE, with a strong and demonstrable focus on Emerging Technology Integration in Early Childhood Development and Education.
• A minimum of three years of successful higher education teaching experience, including pre-service and/or in-service teacher education.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience in developing or contributing to innovative, evidence-informed pedagogy and assessment.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge or research interest in Emerging Technology Integration in Early Childhood Development and Education and contemporary ECE pedagogical approaches.
• A record of successful research grant capture (PI or Co-I) and experience contributing to externally funded research centres or projects.
• Professional experience in multicultural and multilingual environments, preferably within the Arab world or similar global contexts.
• Strong organisational and project-management skills, with ability to lead or contribute to multiple academic initiatives.
• Arabic language skills (reading, writing, speaking) are an advantage.

Application Requirements:

• A full Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter outlining their fit for the position, research agenda, teaching competencies, and potential contributions to ECAE.