Adjunct Faculty | Computer Science and Engineering

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent university in the UAE is inviting applications for an adjunct teaching opportunity in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The role requires a PhD in a relevant field and a significant teaching portfolio. Candidates will teach one to two courses per semester, typically during the day. The position is open until filled.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a significant teaching portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to two courses per semester.
• Courses offered during the day, two or three days a week.

Education

PhD in Computer Engineering or a closely related field

Job description

Overview

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the College of Engineering at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for an adjunct teaching opportunity commencing in Fall Semester 2026 in the area of computer science and engineering. Experience in the American model of higher education is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

The applicant is expected to teach one to two courses per semester at the AUS campus in Sharjah. Courses are typically offered during the day, two or three days a week.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
• Evidence of a significant teaching portfolio.

Application process

Applicants should fill out an application form and upload the required documents (PDF). The required documents are a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae (including a teaching statement 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 Program

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering has approximately 850 undergraduate students, 30 graduate students, 25 faculty and 11 lab instructors. Students and faculty represent very diverse backgrounds and nationalities; more than 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.

About AUS

AUS is located in the Emirate of Sharjah (about 15 km from Dubai). AUS is an independent, not-for-profit, coeducational university, serving some 5,200 students. For more information, visit AUS website.

Accreditations

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 offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. URLs are provided for reference: abet.org.