Regular or Visiting Faculty (2026) | Mechanical Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE is inviting applications for faculty positions in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, available at assistant, associate, or full professor levels. The successful candidate will establish an active research program and contribute to teaching. Candidates should hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and demonstrate a robust teaching portfolio. This position offers a contract that can be renewed annually, primarily focused on research or teaching based on the role.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• A significant teaching portfolio is required.
• Experience in American higher education model is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish a high-level, active research program.
• Focus on teaching for visiting faculty positions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research funding acquisition

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (MCE) 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 positions are primarily focused on teaching. The visiting position is a one-year renewable contract.

Eligibility

The applicant is required to have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and show evidence of a significant teaching portfolio. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research are expected from the candidates. In addition, experience in the American model of higher education 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, 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.

Research Area Classification

Candidates are required to classify their research area in one of the three mechanical engineering fields:

• s: thermo-flui
• ds design, materials and manufacturi
• ng dynamics and contr

Department Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has approximately 330 undergraduates, 26 graduate students, 15 full-time faculty and 5 lab instructors. The department offers BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering. The department is also involved in the offering of multidisciplinary programs such as the BS in Intelligent Systems and Mechatronics Engineering, MS in Mechatronics Engineering, MS in Biomedical Engineering, PhD in Material Science and Engineering, and PhD in Bioscience and Bioengineering.

About AUS

AUS is located in the Emirate of Sharjah (about 15 km from Dubai). AUS 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 Ministry of Education's 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 Mechanical Engineering offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/.