Faculty Positions for College of Engineering

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education formed on the American model. Student applicants are considered on the basis of their qualifications regardless of race, color, gender, religion, disabilities, age or national origin. The medium of instruction is English. The curricula of the programs are based on the American model of liberal education and include a strong general education requirement. AUS is licensed in the United Arab Emirates. It is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All College of Engineering programs are accredited by ABET. Currently, the College of Engineering has over 2000 students and 70 full-time faculty members. Please visit www.aus.edu  for more information.
Full time faculty appointments are required in the following disciplines and areas of specialization.  Strong preference is given to candidates with degrees (BS, MS, PhD) from a western-style university that is ABET (or equivalent) accredited. Teaching experience in an American model of higher education and work experience in North American industry are highly desirable. One-year visiting faculty appointments at all academic ranks are also welcome.

Chemical Engineering: The department is seeking applicants for Visiting Professor in all areas with preference for biomedical engineering, catalysts or bio-fuels.

Please send applications to: soeche@aus.edu 

Civil Engineering: All areas of the discipline including: construction management, structures, transportation, geotechnical, water resources and environmental engineering.

Please send applications to: soecve@aus.edu

Electrical Engineering: The department is seeking applicants at the Assistant Professor rank in the following areas: Electromagnetic and Microelectronics.

Please send applications to: soeele@aus.edu

Mechanical Engineering: The department is seeking applicants at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the fields of renewable energy in general and fuel-cells specifically, thermofluids, materials, dynamics, design, MEMS, NEMS and bio-fuels.  

Please send applications to: soemce@aus.edu

For permanent appointments, initial contracts are normally for three years and are renewable. Rank will be determined by previous employment history. Faculty at AUS receive competitive pay and an attractive benefits package. There is no income tax in the United Arab Emirates.

Interviews will be held at various sites. Positions are open until filled with preference to early applicants. Faculty who are appointed must be in Sharjah by January 20, 2010 for spring appointments and September 17, 2010 for Fall appointments.
For more information: www.aus.edu