Director | The Center for Arabic Studies and Islamic Civilization (CASIC)
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American University of Sharjah seeks a Faculty Director for the Center for Arabic Studies and Islamic Civilization (CASIC) and Co-Chair of the UNESCO Chair in Arabic Language, AI, and Digital Heritage.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as Faculty Director of CASIC and Co Chair of the UNESCO Chair in Arabic Language, AI, and Digital Heritage
- Provide academic leadership and build partnerships that advance the Chair’s research, education, and outreach
- Shape the center’s long term strategy, set clear priorities, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration
- Build research programs that combine scholarly traditions of Arab and Islamic civilizations with contemporary methods
- Collaborate with local and international stakeholders to address cultural and societal issues
- Foster partnerships highlighting Arab and Islamic contributions to global heritage
- Invest in talent development by supporting graduate student research, postdoctoral fellowships, and visiting scholars
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant field (Arabic studies, Islamic civilization, or closely related discipline) at the time of appointment
- Excellent record of academic and research leadership
- Prepared to relocate to the UAE by December 2026
- Significant experience in American model higher education systems (preferred)
- Proficiency in Islamicate languages (desirable)
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Position Overview
- The Center for Arabic Studies and Islamic Civilization (CASIC) at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for the full time CASIC Faculty Director position.
- The successful candidate will have a specialization in a relevant field of Arabic studies, Islamic civilization, or a closely related discipline.
- The successful candidate will also serve as Co Chair of the UNESCO Chair in Arabic Language, AI, and Digital Heritage.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide academic leadership and build partnerships that advance the Chair’s research, education, and outreach and strengthen its regional and global impact.
- Shape the center’s long term strategy, set clear priorities, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Build research programs that combine the scholarly traditions of Arab and Islamic civilizations with contemporary methods, applying them to the needs of modern UAE society, the Arab region, and the wider world.
- Collaborate closely with organizations such as the Sharjah Art Foundation, the Sharjah Museums Authority, the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy, and others.
- Build the center into a globally recognized hub for the study of Arab and Islamic civilizations and strengthen AUS’s research profile.
- Prioritize disseminating knowledge, building strategic partnerships, and fostering academic collaboration.
- Invest in talent development by supporting graduate student research, postdoctoral fellowships, and visiting scholars.
Qualifications
- Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field at the time of appointment.
- Demonstrate an excellent record of academic and research leadership.
- Ideally be prepared to relocate to the UAE by December 2026.
- AUS prioritizes candidates with significant experience in similar educational systems (American model).
- Proficiency in Islamicate languages is desirable.
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