Assistant Professor - English Law (College of Law) - University of Dubai
Job Summary
The University of Dubai’s College of Law is hiring an Assistant Professor in English Law. The job is full-time and mainly involves teaching undergraduate common law subjects in the LLB program, in English, while also doing research and helping develop the college. The listing names subjects such as contract law, tort law, criminal law, property law, public law, equity and trusts, and jurisprudence.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate English Law courses in the LLB program, in English.
- Teach core common law subjects such as contract, tort, criminal law, public law, equity and trusts, and jurisprudence.
- Develop course materials, assessments and teaching resources that match the program’s learning outcomes, quality assurance rules and accreditation standards.
- Keep an active research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed journals.
- Help with curriculum development, academic advising, supervising students and quality assurance.
- Take part in college committees, accreditation work and university service.
- Contribute to the academic and strategic growth of the College of Law.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A PhD in law from a recognized, reputable university, preferably with a specialization in common law.
- A first (primary) law degree from a recognized institution in a common law jurisdiction, preferably the United Kingdom or another established common law system.
- At least 2 years of university teaching experience, including teaching core English Law subjects in an LLB program.
- Strong knowledge of common law methods and case-based legal education.
- A strong research record, with publications in peer-reviewed Scopus-indexed journals.
- A Scopus H-index of 2 to 3 or above.
- A clear commitment to academic excellence, research and service to the institution.
Job Overview
| Employer | University of Dubai |
|---|---|
| Role Title | Assistant Professor – English Law |
| Department | College of Law |
| Job Location | Academic City, Dubai, UAE |
| Job Type | Full time (academic) |
| Education | PhD in Law, plus a primary law degree from a common law jurisdiction |
| Experience | 2+ years of university teaching in English Law |
| Research | Scopus-indexed publications; Scopus H-index of 2–3 or above |
| Salary | Not disclosed (applicants state their expected monthly salary in AED) |
| Benefits | Not stated |
| Posted on | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 1 December 2026 |
| Where to apply | University of Dubai official careers site |
Career Preparation Guide & Candidate Advice
Who this role suits
This suits a law academic who has already taught English Law at university level and has a research record, including Scopus-indexed publications. It isn’t a role for practicing lawyers without teaching and research experience, or for early-career candidates who haven’t published yet.
Documents to prepare (as the listing asks)
- Curriculum vitae
- A list of your Scopus-indexed publications
- Your Scopus H-index details
- Contact details for three academic referees
The online form also asks for your highest qualification and university, current job details, a cover letter, your expected monthly salary in AED, and a CV file (PDF, DOCX or DOC, up to 5 MB). You can add up to three supporting documents.
Application tips
- Check your Scopus profile before applying, so your H-index and publication list match what you submit.
- Name the common law subjects you have taught (for example contract or tort) and the years and student levels.
- Choose referees who can speak about both your teaching and your research.
- Mention your primary law degree and the country it came from, since the listing requires a common law jurisdiction.
Mini glossary
- LLB: Bachelor of Laws, the undergraduate law degree.
- Common law: a legal system based on court decisions (case law), used in the UK and many other countries.
- Scopus-indexed: published in a journal listed in the Scopus academic database.
- H-index: a number that reflects how often a researcher’s papers are cited.
- Jurisprudence: the study of the theory and philosophy of law.
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