Regular Or Visiting Faculty 2026 Industrial Engineering

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

Job summary

The Department of Industrial Engineering at American University of Sharjah is seeking applications for faculty positions at various levels starting Fall 2026. Candidates should have a PhD in Industrial Engineering and a strong teaching portfolio, contributing to research and education in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Industrial Engineering with a significant teaching portfolio.
• Strong research background and excellence in teaching required.

Responsibilities

• Establish high-level, active research programs.
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Skills

Research

Teaching

American model of 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 starting in the Fall 2026 Semester.

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

Applicants must have a PhD in Industrial Engineering 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 should complete an application form and upload the required documents (PDF) via the provided link. The documents include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (including a teaching statement, a research statement, a list of courses taught or able to be taught, and references with contact information). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Department of Industrial Engineering is among the fastest-growing at AUS, with approximately 400 undergraduate students, 120 graduate students, 13 full-time faculty, and 1 lab instructor. The department boasts a diverse student and faculty body, representing about 90 nationalities. It offers 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. For more information, visit the university's website. AUS is accredited by the UAE’s Ministry of Education and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the USA. The BSc in Industrial Engineering is accredited by ABET. More details can be found here.