Faculty Positions in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for one full-time regular faculty and one visiting faculty positions starting August 2021 at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The positions are available pending budgetary approval. Applicants with a strong research potential in all areas of mathematics will be considered. 

Candidates are required to have a PhD in mathematics or related areas. Evidence of excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum and strong communication skills in English are expected. Experience in North American-style higher education is highly desirable.

A complete application consists of two PDF files. The first file contains a cover letter, a teaching statement and a research statement. The second file contains the candidate's curriculum vitae along with contact information of three references for letters of recommendation. At least one of those letters should comment on teaching. 

For full consideration, applications must be received by January 10, 2021 via:

·       Regular full-time position: https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=MTH-20-01

·       Visiting one-year position: https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=MTH-20-02

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at AUS offers a master of science in mathematics, an undergraduate degree in mathematics, a minor in applied and computational mathematics, a minor in actuarial mathematics, and a minor in data science. It provides courses in service to almost every academic program campus-wide. The department currently consists of 25 full time faculty members who are actively engaged in original research in different areas of mathematics and statistics. More information about the department can be obtained from www.aus.edu/cas/department-of-mathematics-and-statistics.

American University of Sharjah is a not-for-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education formed on American models but thoroughly grounded in Arab culture. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,000 students from approximately 90 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. AUS has been ranked among the top ten Arab universities by QS World University Rankings every year for the past six consecutive years. 

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA, Tel +1 215 662 5606) since June 2004.