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Faculty Position in Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

The Department of Psychology at American University of Sharjah (AUS) in the United Arab Emirates invites applications for an open-rank full-time faculty position in psychology, starting August 2026 (in exceptional circumstances, January 2027). As an American-accredited institution in the liberal arts tradition, we seek candidates with a passion for both teaching and research in any area of specialization in psychology to join our faculty.

Successful candidates will have a PhD or PsyD in psychology, and professional experience reflecting strong commitments to teaching, research and service. As a university formed on the American model, with English as the language of instruction, we give priority to candidates who have experience in American models of higher education.

Our new Department of Psychology is rapidly growing. We’ve recruited highly motivated student cohorts with internationally recognized student organizations, including Psi Chi and a psychology club. The program hosts dedicated lab spaces, specialized software and hardware, a research participation pool, and support services such as Sona Systems. Our psychology faculty regularly publish in strong peer-reviewed journals, have won internal and external competitive grants, and integrate undergraduate students into their lab activities.

For the first stage of evaluation, we require only your CV and a letter detailing your interest in and fit with the position. Please submit these two documents in PDF format through this link.

Questions about the position, AUS, or expatriate life in the UAE can be sent to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Ehab Hermena (ehermena@aus.edu), or the Head of Department, Dr. Mark Aveyard (maveyard@aus.edu).

Review of applications will begin January 5, 2026; review will continue until the position is filled.

About American University of Sharjah

AUS is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research and creative work. AUS fosters a community that celebrates diversity and whose members are committed to the ideals of open intellectual inquiry, ethical behavior and civic responsibility.

AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 6,000 students from over 100 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. Among the top 18 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2026), AUS is consistently among the top 10 universities in the Arab region (QS Arab Region University Rankings, 2026).

AUS is located in the heart of Sharjah’s University City, adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and just minutes from Sharjah International Airport and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The campus is situated in a vibrant and cosmopolitan area offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of 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.

For more information, please visit www.aus.edu.