Assistant / Associate Professor of English - Writing Studies | College of Arts & Sciences

Assistant / Associate Professor of English - Writing Studies

The Department of English at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for several full-time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor specializing in composition/writing studies to begin August 2026. We are seeking candidates with a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, English for Academic Purposes, TESOL or a closely related field.

The successful candidate should have a strong record of publication, an active program of scholarship in their field, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Additional preferred qualifications include a minimum of three years’ experience teaching in North American-style higher education institutions and experience with international student populations.

Teaching responsibilities include a six-course annual load (3/3) in first-year academic writing and advanced research writing. Additional responsibilities include contributing to the intellectual life of the department and university through meaningful service, student mentoring, and participation in shared governance responsibilities.

New faculty at AUS benefit from robust institutional support, including opportunities for research grants, professional development support, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The department is a dynamic and diverse community with wide-ranging teaching and research interests, including literary studies, linguistics, composition, and education. The department supports several programs, including the core university writing program, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, and a Master of Arts in TESOL. For more information about the Department of English, please visit https://www.aus.edu/cas/department-of-english

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or closely related field
• Significant record of publications
• Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching undergraduate academic writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years’ experience teaching composition or academic writing in North American-style higher education institutions
• Record of strong research and publication in relevant field, commensurate with rank
• Demonstrated commitment to writing studies pedagogies and curriculum development
• Experience with international student populations

AUS is fully committed to equal opportunity at all levels without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, disability, family status, or national origin.

Positions are subject to budgetary approval.

About American University of Sharjah

American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research and creative work. AUS fosters a community that celebrates diversity and whose members are committed to the ideals of open intellectual inquiry, ethical behavior and civic responsibility.

AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 6,000 students from over 100 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. Among the top 18 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2026), AUS is consistently among the top 10 universities in the Arab region (QS Arab Region University Rankings, 2025).

AUS is located in the heart of Sharjah’s University City, adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and just minutes from Sharjah International Airport and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The campus is situated in a vibrant and cosmopolitan area offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 USA) since June 2004.

For more information, please visit www.aus.edu.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should include the following in their online application, submitted to https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=ENG-26-03:

• Cover letter detailing pedagogical expertise, research interests, and suitability for the position (2pp)
• Current curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of three references

The submission deadline for full consideration is December 15, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only candidates advancing in the selection process will be contacted. The committee expects to schedule interviews in mid-January; at that time, three letters of recommendation will be requested.