Adjunct Faculty in Psychology | College of Arts & Sciences

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The American University of Sharjah invites applications for an adjunct teaching position in psychology starting August 2025. Candidates should possess a master’s or PhD in psychology and demonstrate teaching experience, with a focus on various psychological disciplines. This role offers competitive salary and benefits within a vibrant academic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a master’s or PhD in psychology (or PsyD).
• Professional experience reflecting a strong commitment to teaching.
• Prior teaching experience in psychology, ideally at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two psychology courses in the fall semester.
• Cover areas such as developmental, abnormal, organizational, cultural, or biological psychology.

Skills

Teaching experience

Professional experience in psychology

Research experience

Education

Master’s or PhD in Psychology

Job description

ADJUNCT POSITION IN PSYCHOLOGY

American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for an adjunct teaching position in psychology starting August 2025, covering one or two courses in the fall semester. We welcome candidates from any specialization, with the ability to teach areas such as developmental, abnormal, organizational, cultural, or biological psychology, as well as psychotherapy and counseling. Class meetings are held twice weekly across Sharjah’s four-day work week (Monday to Thursday).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have a master’s or PhD in psychology (or PsyD) and professional experience reflecting a strong commitment to teaching or service in the discipline. Candidates with a master’s degree must demonstrate at least one of the following qualifications:

1. Substantial professional experience in psychology beyond the completion of the degree;
2. Prior teaching experience in psychology, ideally at the university level;
3. A record of academic publications demonstrating research experience at the university level.

HOW TO APPLY

Upload your CV and complete a brief survey regarding your interest in the position at https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=PSY-25-02. Candidates who qualify for the next stage of evaluation will be contacted for additional information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through August 1, 2025. As a university formed on the American model, with English as the language of instruction, we prioritize candidates with experience in American higher education models.

ABOUT AUS

Situated near Sharjah International Airport in the expansive University City area, and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport, AUS is located in a dynamic and cosmopolitan area offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences, and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.

American University of Sharjah is a not-for-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education based on American models but deeply rooted in Arab culture. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS offers undergraduate and graduate programs to over 6,300 students from approximately 90 nations. English is the language of instruction and workplace. AUS has been ranked among the top 10 Arab universities by QS World University Rankings for the past 10 consecutive years.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and in the United States by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since June 2004.