Assistant Professor, Arabic Studies — UAE Culture

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Paid utilities

Job summary

American University of Sharjah invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Arabic Studies to begin in Fall 2027. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Arabic Studies or allied fields and be able to teach entry level Arabic heritage courses.

Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and English is required; bilingual teaching is preferred. Successful candidates will engage in teaching, research, and program development, with salary and benefits including free housing and paid utilities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Arabic Studies, Arabic Literature, Arabic Heritage, or allied areas.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Willingness and ability to teach entry level Arabic heritage courses.
• Ability to offer courses on the history, culture and society of the UAE.
• Familiarity with Western models of higher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in Arabic studies.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish in relevant journals.
• Contribute to program design, development and curriculum planning.

Skills

Arabic language proficiency

English language proficiency

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Arabic Studies or allied fields

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

American University of Sharjah invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Arabic Studies to begin in Fall 2027. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Arabic Studies or allied fields and be able to teach entry level Arabic heritage courses.

Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and English is required; bilingual teaching is preferred. Successful candidates will engage in teaching, research, and program development, with salary and benefits including free housing and paid utilities.