The Department of International Studies at American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates seeks to hire an assistant or early associate, full-time, rolling-track faculty member in anthropology, with specialization in archaeology, broadly defined. Candidates must be able to teach a range of introductory courses in archaeology and anthropology as well as upper-level undergraduate courses in their field. The department has also recently launched a Master of Arts in International Studies program, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to advise graduate students and develop courses in the program.
Successful candidates will have a PhD in Anthropology or related field at the time of appointment, a record of excellent teaching, an active research agenda, and will relocate to the UAE in August 2025. All department members are expected to contribute to a range of faculty and student-oriented service activities in what is a vibrant interdisciplinary department. The regular teaching load for research-active faculty is 3-3, with support for conference, research travel, and access to internal research grants.
As a university formed on the American model and with English as the language of instruction, American University of Sharjah will give priority to candidates who have substantial experience in American models of higher education.
The complete application will include the following documents, uploaded in separate files: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a list of three referees with contact information, a research statement, a teaching statement, a chapter/article length publication sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Please apply on-line at https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=INT-25-02.
Situated nearby Sharjah International Airport in the expansive University City area, and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport, AUS is located in a dynamic and cosmopolitan area that includes abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.
American University of Sharjah is a not-for-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education formed on American models but thoroughly grounded in Arab culture. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,800 students from approximately 90 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. AUS has been ranked among the top ten Arab universities by QS World University Rankings every year for the past nine consecutive years.
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.
You are welcome to contact Dr. Neha Vora, chair of the search committee, at nvora@aus.edu or Dr. Yuting Wang, Head of Department, at ywang@aus.edu with any questions about the position.
Application review will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
