Regular or Visiting Faculty (2027) | Computer Science and Engineering
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About the Role
American University of Sharjah invites applications for visiting and regular faculty positions in Computer Science and Engineering for Fall 2027. Candidates must have a PhD in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or a closely related field and evidence of significant teaching.
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Responsibilities
- Teach courses in computer science and engineering at undergraduate and graduate levels
- Establish high level, active research programs supported by internal and external funding (for regular positions)
- Contribute to the department's academic and service activities
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or a closely related field
- Evidence of a significant teaching portfolio
- Excellence in teaching and research
- Experience in the American model of higher education is highly desirable
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Position Overview
- The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the College of Engineering at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for visiting and regular faculty positions at the assistant, associate or full professor level commencing in Fall 2027.
- The visiting faculty positions are primarily focused on teaching.
- Successful candidates for the regular positions will be expected to establish high level, active research programs supported by internal and external funding sources.
- The visiting position is a one year renewable contract and the regular position is a three year renewable contract.
Qualifications
- The applicant is required to have a PhD in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or a closely related field and show evidence of a significant teaching portfolio.
- Excellence in teaching and research, in addition to experience in the American model of higher education are highly desirable.
Application Instructions
- Applicants should fill out an application form and upload the required documents (PDF) using the provided link.
- Required documents: a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae (including a teaching statement, a research statement, list of courses that can be taught or were taught, and names of at least three references who would be willing to write letters of recommendation).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Positions are open until filled.
About the Department and University
- The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is one the fastest growing departments at AUS. It has approximately 850 undergraduate students, 30 graduate students, 25 faculty and 11 lab instructors.
- Students and faculty represent very diverse backgrounds and nationalities; approximately 90 nationalities are present on campus.
- The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Master of Science in Computer Engineering, a Master of Science in Machine Learning, in addition to a joint PhD program in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- AUS is located in the Emirate of Sharjah (about 15 km from Dubai). AUS is an independent, not for profit, coeducational university, serving approximately 5,000 students.
- 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 since June 2004.
- The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Computer Science are accredited by ABET.
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