Description
The College of Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) invites applications for full-time faculty positions in Economics at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, in the Department of Business Transformation (BT), starting August 2027. Positions are available in two distinct areas: applied microeconomics and applied macroeconomics. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which position they wish to be considered for. Zayed University offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
For positions in applied microeconomics, we seek candidates with a strong command of causal identification methods, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental designs, and modern econometric approaches to causal inference, with an active research agenda in one or more of the following fields: political economy, labor economics, public economics, environmental economics, or network economics. For positions in applied macroeconomics, we seek candidates with expertise in modern empirical macroeconomic methods; an interest in monetary and fiscal policy, financial economics, or the use of microeconomic data would be a plus. Candidates should demonstrate a record of, or clear potential for, high-quality publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and the capacity to attract external research funding. Successful candidates will also have a proven record of excellence in teaching economics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. CIS follows an active learning pedagogy and faculty are expected to engage students in creative thinking, foster critical thinking and mentor them in their academic and professional development. Faculty are expected to maintain a productive research programme, contribute to the department’s research culture and seminar series, participate in curriculum development and service, and demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Courses are taught on-campus and faculty members meet course coordinators regularly to ensure consistent course delivery across sections.
College Information
The College of Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) at Zayed University seeks to graduate the future nation builders. CIS aims to nurture agile and dynamic minds and lateral and creative thinkers with transferable skills and know-how to thrive in the workforce of the next century. Our programmes equip graduates to advance business innovation and societal transformation through a teaching approach focusing on interdisciplinary education and applied skills. We aim to develop interdisciplinary thinkers with practical cognitive skills and an ability to integrate traditional ideas with current ideas. Classes at ZU combine state-of-the-art in-class technologies, cutting-edge pedagogies, and project-based learning, providing an interactive, student-led learning experience that is second to none.
Qualifications
Applications are invited from candidates with the following qualifications:
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to upload the following:
Interview & Selection Process
Review of applications will begin on 1 December 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.
Please note that Zayed University hires at rank.
About Zayed University
Are you passionate about higher education and committed to fostering teaching, research, and service excellence? Do you aspire to be part of a vibrant, diverse academic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and academic and research excellence? If so, Zayed University invites you to explore exciting faculty opportunities that will allow you to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of leaders.
Discover your potential. Inspire the next generation. Join us at Zayed University.
