Regular or Visiting Faculty (2026) | Civil Engineering

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

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for faculty positions in Civil Engineering, offering a chance to join a vibrant academic community. The roles, available at various levels, emphasize both teaching and research excellence. Candidates will engage with a diverse student body and contribute to innovative programs in construction engineering and management. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of engineering education in a dynamic environment, making a significant impact on students and research initiatives alike.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering or closely related field required.
• Significant teaching portfolio and experience in American higher education.

Responsibilities

• Establish a high-level research program supported by funding sources.
• Focus on teaching for visiting faculty position.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Research Program Development

Construction Engineering and Management

Digital Construction

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

Job description

The Department of Civil Engineering (CVE) in the College of Engineering at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a regular or visiting faculty position at the assistant, associate, or full professor level commencing in Fall Semester 2026. The successful candidate for the regular position will be expected to establish a high-level, active research program supported by internal and external funding sources. The visiting faculty position is primarily focused on teaching. The visiting position is a one-year renewable contract, and the regular position is a three-year renewable contract.

The applicant is required to have a PhD in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and demonstrate a significant teaching portfolio. Excellence in teaching and research, along with experience in the American model of higher education, are highly desirable. Applicants for the regular position should specialize in construction engineering and management and/or digital construction. Applicants for the visiting position can be in any specialty within civil engineering.

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

The Department of Civil Engineering has approximately 150 undergraduate students, 65 graduate students, 15 full-time faculty, and 2 lab instructors. The department's students and faculty represent diverse backgrounds and nationalities; approximately 90 nationalities are present on campus. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Digital Construction Engineering and Management, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, a Master of Science in Construction Management, and a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

AUS is located in the Emirate of Sharjah, about 15 km from Dubai. It is an independent, not-for-profit, coeducational university serving more than 5,700 students. Further information can be obtained here. AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the UAE Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division. It has been accredited in the United States by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since June 2004. The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/.