Faculty Position in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability | College of Arts & Sciences

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sharjah, UAE is seeking a full-time faculty member in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability starting Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach courses in environmental sciences, contribute to program development, and engage in related research. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and have a strong teaching and research background.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• PhD in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Sustainability or a closely related field.
• Established record of teaching and research.
• Experience in curriculum design or interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental sciences.
• Develop and improve the MSc-ENS program.

Skills

Teaching and curriculum development

Research in environmental sciences

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Environmental Sciences or related field

Job description

College of Arts and Sciences

Application Deadline

January 30, 2026

American University of Sharjah (AUS) in the United Arab Emirates invites applications for a full-time, rolling-track faculty position in environmental sciences and sustainability, starting Fall 2026. The successful candidate is expected to teach general environmental sciences and environmental sustainability courses, as well as advanced courses aligned with their area of expertise. Teaching responsibilities include both undergraduate courses and graduate courses in the Master of Science in Environmental Sustainability and Management (MSc-ENS) program.

We welcome applicants who are passionate about teaching and research, and who can contribute to the continued development of our new MSc-ENS program. Candidates should highlight any relevant experience in program development, curriculum design or interdisciplinary collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Sustainability or a closely related field
• Established record of teaching, research and service, or a clear ability to establish such a record at AUS

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental sustainability and management, with emphasis on topics such as environmental informatics, environmental genomics, and environmental modelling
• Active research in any of the above areas.

About The Department

The Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences offers bachelor of science degrees in biology, chemistry and biochemistry, and environmental sciences and sustainability, and minors in biology, environmental sciences, and environmental policy and sustainability. The department includes 17 full-time faculty members and 10 full-time laboratory staff who are actively engaged in research across these disciplines.

Application Instructions

For the first stage of evaluation, please submit a CV and a letter of interest (in PDF format) detailing your fit for this position through https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=BCE-26-01. Additional materials will be requested from shortlisted candidates.

Position open until filled.

About American University Of Sharjah

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.

AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 6,000 students from over 100 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. Among the top 18 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2026), AUS is consistently among the top 10 universities in the Arab region (QS Arab Region University Rankings, 2025).

AUS is located in the heart of Sharjah’s University City, adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and just minutes from Sharjah International Airport and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The campus is situated in a vibrant and cosmopolitan area offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 USA) since June 2004.

For more information, please visit www.aus.edu.