The College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at the American University of Sharjah invites on-going applications for visiting and full-time teaching positions in the Departments of Architecture and Design. However, there are no active searches for full-time faculty positions at this time. Faculty in architecture, art and design history and theory, and in studio (fine) arts are also encouraged to contact us.

At a minimum, a Master’s or Doctoral degree is required as well as significant academic and professional experience. Interest and experience in interdisciplinary design education and global practice are highly desirable.

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a leading comprehensive coeducational university in the Gulf, serving students from the United Arab Emirates, neighboring countries in the region and around the world. In addition to the College of Architecture, Art and Design, the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, and School of Business and Management are the constituent academic units of the University. AUS is fully committed to equal opportunity at all levels without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, family status, or national origin.

The College of Architecture, Art and Design at the American University of Sharjah currently has five undergraduate programs leading to degrees in Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, and Design Management, plus a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning; additional minors and majors are being planned. The curriculum is based on the North American model with liberal arts and sciences integrated to professional education. All undergraduate students begin their first year studies in the college’s highly effective Foundation Program.