Assistant Professor, Arabic Studies — Teach & Research

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UAE is seeking an Assistant Professor in Arabic Studies to join the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies. The successful candidate will teach entry-level Arabic heritage classes and courses on the UAE's history and culture. Candidates should have a PhD in Arabic Studies or related fields, a strong record in teaching and research, and proficiency in both Arabic and English. The position begins in Fall 2026, pending budget approval.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach at the undergraduate level in Arabic and/or English.
• Strong scholarly record or potential.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Teach entry-level Arabic heritage classes.
• Offer courses on UAE history, culture, and society.
• Participate in course and program design/development.

Skills

Teaching in both Arabic and English

Integration of new technologies in teaching

Familiarity with western models of higher education

Scholarly record

Education

PhD in Arabic Studies or allied areas

Job description

A prominent educational institution in the UAE is seeking an Assistant Professor in Arabic Studies to join the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies. The successful candidate will teach entry-level Arabic heritage classes and courses on the UAE's history and culture. Candidates should have a PhD in Arabic Studies or related fields, a strong record in teaching and research, and proficiency in both Arabic and English. The position begins in Fall 2026, pending budget approval.