Regular or Visiting Faculty (2026) | Computer Science and Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE invites applications for visiting and regular faculty positions in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The roles involve teaching and establishing research programs, with a strong focus on student engagement and a PhD in a related field required. Contracts are renewable, offering opportunities for career advancement and development.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a significant teaching portfolio.
• Strong capability to establish research programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and engage students in undergraduate programs.
• Establish and lead active research programs.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Research capabilities

Student engagement

Education

PhD in Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

Overview

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) 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 Fall 2026. The visiting faculty positions are primarily focused on teaching. Successful candidates for the regular positions will be expected to establish high-level, active research programs supported by internal and external funding sources. The visiting position is a one-year renewable contract and the regular position is a three-year renewable contract.

Responsibilities

• Visiting faculty: teaching-focused appointments with duties centered on instruction and student engagement for one-year renewable terms.
• Regular faculty: responsibilities include establishing and leading high-level, active research programs with external and internal funding, in addition to teaching and service as appropriate for a three-year renewable contract.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Evidence of a significant teaching portfolio; excellence in teaching and research is highly desirable.

Application process

• Applicants should fill out an application form and upload the required documents (PDF) using the following link. The required documents are a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae (including a teaching statement, a research statement, a list of courses that can be taught or were taught, and names of at least three references who would be willing to write letters of recommendation).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Visiting faculty will receive a one-term renewable contract and regular faculty will receive a three-year renewable contract.
• Positions are open until filled.

About AUS and the Department

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is one of the fastest growing departments at AUS. It has approximately 850 undergraduate students, 30 graduate students, 25 faculty and 11 lab instructors. Students and faculty represent very diverse backgrounds and nationalities; approximately 90 nationalities are present on campus. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Master of Science in Computer Engineering, a Master of Science in Machine Learning, and a joint PhD program in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

AUS is located in the Emirate of Sharjah (about 15 km from Dubai). AUS is an independent, not-for-profit, coeducational university, serving approximately 5,000 students. For more information, visit our website.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Educations Higher Education Affairs Division in 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. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.