Assistant Professor of Marketing

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sharjah is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in Marketing. The successful candidate will focus on digital marketing, marketing strategy, and teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels. A competitive, tax-free salary along with free housing and other attractive benefits are offered. Applications are welcome from diverse backgrounds in marketing. The position is set to begin in August 2026.

Benefits

Competitive, tax-free salary

Free housing

Paid utilities

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• PhD from an AACSB-accredited university, preferably in North America.
• Evidence of promising research potential and/or publications.
• Ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to department’s research activities.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Participate in service activities at AUS.

Skills

Digital marketing

Marketing strategy

Marketing research/analytics

Education

PhD in Marketing or related field

Job description

Overview

The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management in the School of Business Administration at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a full-time or visiting faculty position in marketing at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall (August) 2026.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s research, teaching and service activities. While applications from academics with diverse backgrounds in marketing are welcome, we are particularly interested in candidates with an interest and/or expertise in teaching digital marketing, marketing strategy and marketing research/analytics.

The position offers a competitive, tax-free salary in the UAE, commensurate with experience, along with free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s research, teaching and service activities at AUS.

Qualifications

• PhD in Marketing or a related field from an AACSB-accredited university, preferably in North America.
• Evidence of promising research potential and/or publications.
• Ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Application Procedure

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
• Your curriculum vitae, including teaching experience, list of publications/work-in-progress and contact information for at least three references.
• Your teaching philosophy.

Additional documents may be requested from shortlisted candidates.

Timeline

Review of applications and interviews will begin in February 2026. The position will remain open until filled, with the successful candidate expected to start in August 2026.