Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Business Analytics

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Utilities paid

Benefits

Job summary

American University of Sharjah invites applications for two full-time faculty positions in information systems and business analytics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department’s teaching, research activities and service.

While we welcome applications from academics with various information systems and business analytics backgrounds, we are particularly interested in candidates with an interest and/or expertise in database management

Qualifications

• PhD obtained from an AACSB-accredited institution, preferably North America
• PhD completed within the last five years (preferably within three) or nearing completion

Responsibilities

• Teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to teaching, research activities and service.
• Engage in research and collaboration with faculty to advance information systems and business analytics.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Publications

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Information Systems or Information Systems & Business Analytics

Job description

Organisation/Company AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH Research Field Management sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 12 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Arab Emirates Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

FACULTY POSITION IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS & BUSINESS ANALYTICS: The Department of Accounting and Information Systems at American University of Sharjah invites applicants for two full-time faculty positions in information systems and business analytics at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department’s teaching, research activities and service. While we welcome applications from academics with various information systems and business analytics backgrounds, we are particularly interested in candidates with an interest and/or expertise in database management and business analytics. The salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and tax-free in the UAE. Free housing, paid utilities, and other attractive benefits are provided.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: All candidates must have a PhD degree in information systems or information systems and business analytics from an AACSB-accredited university, preferably North American. Assistant professors must have evidence of publications and promising research potential. A successful candidate should be able to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

• PhD obtained from an AACSB-accredited institution, preferably North America
• PhD completed within the last five years (preferably within three) or nearing completion

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:The School of Business Administration enrolls over 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. AUS is ranked among the top three universities in the UAE (2027). Ranked third in the UAE and among the top 300 universities globally for business and management studies (2026), first (tied) in the UAE and among the top 250 universities globally for accounting and finance (2026) and third in the UAE and among the top 400 universities globally in the category of economics and econometrics (2026). The AUS MBAprogramis ranked second in the UAE, seventh (tied) in the Middle East and Africa region, andamong the world's top 200 in the QS Global MBA Rankings (2026) .The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with majors in accounting, economics, finance, information systems and business analytics, management, marketing and supply chain management, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Graduate degrees include the Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Data Analytics, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Economics and Policy, Master of Science in Finance, PhD in Finance, and PhD in Management. The school has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since April 2011.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications from accomplished scholars committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research within an American-style, globally recognized institution. Successful candidates will be offered a salary commensurate with experience, along with free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits.

As a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational university, AUS is consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the Arab region and among the top 17 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS, 2027). The university fosters a diverse community of over 6,000 students from more than 100 nations, with English as the language of instruction and the workplace.

Located in Sharjah's University City, AUS is directly adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, providing faculty with significant opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research and contribute directly to the UAE’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem. The campus is set in a vibrant and cosmopolitan area, offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment and cultural experiences, with Sharjah International Airport minutes away and Dubai International Airport only 30 minutes from campus. A number of schools aligned with various international curricula are located nearby.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 USA) since June 2004.