The FA Team
John Matthews is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and support to the Office of Faculty Affairs, He oversees hiring processes, contracts, renewals, promotions, and also is responsible for policies and procedures that impact faculty at ZU. John's work extends to professional development sessions, faculty annual evaluations, and serving as a representative for faculty concerns at the highest levels, including interactions with deans, the provost, and the academic council.
Office Location: DXB 04-L2-034 / AUH 02-L2-039
Telephone: +971 4 402 1218
Email: John.Matthews@zu.ac.ae
Hanan Al Hammadi manages the essential administrative processes related to faculty (regulars and adjuncts) contracts, renewals, probation, transfers, sabbatical leaves and promotions. She plays a critical role in salary assessments, workload reporting, and adjunct, overload and summer payments. Additionally, Hanan ensures the smooth operation of systems such as FAES , RTHA and FCCS, which are crucial for faculty affairs management. In addition to the Provost Office’s prompt/urgent requests.
Office Location: AUH ADM-1-061 - HR Dept.
Telephone: +971 2 599 3750
Email: Hanan.AlHammadi@zu.ac.ae
Tim Daly is the advisor to the Provost for academic planning and excellence. He oversees the faculty hiring strategy, workforce planning, and other faculty and planning initiatives across the University. Tim is also responsible for advising colleges on semester-by-semester workload and schedule optimization, as well as faculty secondments.
Office Location: DXB 01-L2-051
Telephone: +971 4 402 1719
Email: tim.daly@zu.ac.ae
Teresa Doxen is focused on faculty hiring, leadership development (Leadership Excellence Center) and engagement. She also supports the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and other HR/Faculty Affairs projects.
Office Location: Abu Dhabi, ADM L2-163
Telephone: (04) 402 1457 Office; 056 318 7132 mobile
Email: teresa.doxen@zu.ac.ae
Sieglend Fababeir specializes in finding technical solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency across various projects. Her expertise includes mapping business processes and procedures, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining the faculty directory. Sieglend's work contributes significantly to the organization's overall operational effectiveness.
Office Location: DXB 01-L2-075
Telephone: +97144021293
Email: sieglend.fababeir@zu.ac.ae
Manal Guirguis provides administrative support that keeps the team running smoothly. She is responsible for scheduling, recording meetings, planning events, and handling logistics. Manal also manages communications and updates to the website, ensuring that all information is current and accessible.
Office Location: DXB L2-66
Telephone: 04 402 1241
Email: manal.guirguis@zu.ac.ae
