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The Position:

RIT Dubai is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time Assistant Professor (teaching track) position in Economics starting in the fall semester of 2025. RIT Dubai is looking for a highly qualified and enthusiastic individual. We are particularly interested in candidates with a broad spectrum of subject interests applicable to the RIT General Education offerings within the field of Economics (detailed below). The successful candidate will be expected to teach the below listed subjects on a 5/5 semester teaching load.

 Required qualifications:  

• PhD in Economics.
• Previous teaching experience in Economics, preferably with a similar load.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses in Economics that form part of the Economics Minor offered at RIT Dubai, including but not limited to:
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Game Theory
• Development Economics

 Application Process:

Email your application to careersdubai@rit.edu. The email subject line must include your name and the position you are applying for. Submit the following items as part of your application:

• Resume or CV;
• Teaching statement; detail the methodology and/or general teaching philosophy of the candidate’s pedagogy.
• Cover letter detailing your technical/professional and teaching achievements, how these address the required and preferred qualifications for the position, and which course/s of the list you intend to teach.
• Names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three references.
• Candidates are also required to send a 2-minute introduction video as part of their initial application. The video can be recorded from their phone and/or Zoom/Teams. This video must be sent via email and/or via WeTransfer (with the same subject line as the application email: full name and position you are applying for).  The requirements are as follows:
  • Video length must not exceed 2 minutes
  • Candidate is required to introduce himself/herself by including: relevant qualifications and professional experience as it relates to the role
  • Candidate must state the courses within the areas of Economics that he/she has previously taught
  • Candidate may include any other information related to their motivation in applying for the role

Applications review will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information, please visit RIT Dubai website at www.dubai.rit.edu.