Visiting Faculty 2026 Electrical Engineering

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

Job summary

The American University of Sharjah invites applications for a one-year renewable Visiting Faculty position in the Department of Electrical Engineering starting August 2026. Applicants must possess a PhD and demonstrate excellent teaching capabilities, with experience in the American education system being a significant advantage.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering required.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching is essential.
• Experience within the American higher education model desirable.

Responsibilities

• Primary focus on teaching within Electrical Engineering.
• Prepare course materials and deliver lectures.
• Engage with students and provide academic mentorship.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

The Department of Electrical Engineering (ELE) in the College of Engineering at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a Visiting Faculty Position starting in August 2026 (Fall).

Area: Open to all areas of Electrical Engineering

The position primarily focuses on teaching and is a one-year renewable contract. Applicants should have a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. Evidence of excellence in teaching is required, and experience within the American higher education model is highly desirable.

Application link: Application Link

Applicants should fill out the application form and upload required documents (PDF), including a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae (with a teaching statement, list of courses taught or able to teach, and at least three references). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Department has approximately 265 undergraduate students, 44 graduate students, 15 full-time faculty, and 4 lab instructors, with diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Programs offered include a Bachelor of Science in Intelligent Systems and Mechatronics Engineering, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a joint PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

AUS is located in Sharjah, about 15 km from Dubai. It is an independent, not-for-profit, coeducational university serving around 5,000 students. The university's programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the USA. The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is accredited by ABET. For more information, visit our website.