Regular or Visiting Faculty (2025) | Industrial Engineering

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution invites applications for faculty positions in the Department of Industrial Engineering, offering opportunities for visiting and regular roles. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Industrial Engineering and a strong teaching and research background. This dynamic department is focused on fostering innovative research and providing high-quality education. With a vibrant student body and a commitment to academic excellence, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding. Join a forward-thinking university that values impactful teaching and research in a culturally rich environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Industrial Engineering is mandatory.
• Evidence of a significant teaching portfolio is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish high-level, active research programs.
• Teach and develop courses for undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Research Program Development

Curriculum Development

Experience in American Higher Education

Education

PhD in Industrial Engineering

Job description

The Department of Industrial Engineering (INE) in the College of Engineering at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for visiting and regular faculty positions at the assistant, associate, or full professor level commencing in the Fall 2025 Semester.

Position Details

1. Successful candidates for the regular positions will be expected to establish high-level, active research programs supported by internal and external funding sources.
2. The visiting position is a one-year renewable contract, and the regular position is a three-year renewable contract.

Qualifications

• PhD in Industrial Engineering.
• Evidence of a significant teaching portfolio.
• Excellence in teaching and research.
• Experience in the American model of higher education is highly desirable.

Application Process

Applicants should fill out an application form and upload the required documents (PDF) using the provided link. The required documents include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (including a teaching statement, a research statement, a list of courses taught or to be taught, and at least three references willing to write letters of recommendation). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About the Department and Institution

The Department of Industrial Engineering is one of the fastest-growing departments at AUS, with approximately 300 undergraduate students, 100 graduate students, 12 full-time faculty, and 1 lab instructor. The department offers programs including a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, a Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management, and a PhD in Engineering Systems Management.

AUS is located in Sharjah, about 15 km from Dubai. It is an independent, not-for-profit, coeducational university serving over 5,700 students. Further information can be found here.

The university is licensed and its programs are accredited by the UAE's Commission for Academic Accreditation and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the USA. The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering is accredited by ABET, which can be verified at ABET.