Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management

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

Job summary

A higher education institution in the UAE is inviting applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Supply Chain Management. Candidates should have a PhD and expertise in logistics, analytics, and quality management. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits including free housing. Applications are reviewed starting February 2026, with a start date 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 research, teaching, and service activities in the department.

Skills

Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels

Research potential

Expertise in logistics and distribution

Supply chain analytics

Quality management

Managing service supply chains

Education

PhD in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

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 Supply Chain Management 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 Supply Chain Management (SCM) are welcome, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise and/or teaching interests in logistics and distribution, supply chain analytics, supply chain quality management and managing service supply chains.

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

Job Qualifications

• PhD in Supply Chain Management 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

To apply, please send your documents to Cristina Rompe, Administrative Assistant, Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, at https://forms.aus.edu/252665476851872

• 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.

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.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

The School of Business Administration enrolls over 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 has named AUS number two (tied) in the UAE and among the top 300 universities globally for business and management studies, number one in the UAE (tied) and among the top 250 universities globally for accounting and finance, and number one (tied) in the UAE and top 400 universities globally in the category of economics and econometrics.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research and creative work. AUS fosters a community that celebrates diversity and whose members are committed to the ideals of open intellectual inquiry, ethical behavior and civic responsibility.