Regular or Visiting Faculty (2025) | Chemical Engineering

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated faculty members for its Chemical and Biological Engineering Department. The role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with a diverse student body and contribute to innovative research in a dynamic academic environment. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Chemical or Biological Engineering and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and research. This position allows for professional growth within a supportive community, fostering collaboration across various disciplines. Join a forward-thinking institution that values academic rigor and diversity.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical or Biological Engineering or a closely related field.
• Evidence of a significant teaching portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemical and Biological Engineering.
• Conduct research and publish findings in reputable journals.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Research Experience

Biological Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Biochemical Engineering

Biotechnology

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Biological Engineering

Job description

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) in the College of Engineering at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a faculty position at the assistant, associate, or full professor level, commencing in Fall 2025.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical or Biological Engineering or a closely related field.
• Evidence of a significant teaching portfolio.
• Preferred: Background in Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or Biotechnology.
• Excellence in teaching and research, with experience in the American higher education model highly desirable.

Application Process

Applicants should complete an application form and upload the required documents (PDF) via the following 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 that can be taught, and the names of at least three references willing to write letters of recommendation). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Department Overview

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has approximately 200 undergraduate students, 15 graduate students, 12 full-time faculty, and 3 lab instructors. The department's diverse community includes students and faculty from about 90 nationalities. It offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering, and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering.

About AUS

AUS is located in Sharjah, about 15 km from Dubai. It is an independent, not-for-profit, coeducational university serving over 5,700 students. More information can be found on the university's website.

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 U.S. by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since June 2004. The Chemical Engineering program is accredited by ABET (http://www.abet.org/).