Endowed Chair in Women’s Leadership (Full‑Time)

About the role

American University of Sharjah invites applications for a full‑time faculty position at the rank of Professor, appointed to the Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi Endowed Chair in Women’s Leadership. The incumbent will lead interdisciplinary research, innovative teaching and community engagement focused on women’s leadership, gender equity and empowerment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and publish original research on women’s leadership, multicultural societies and social justice, particularly in the UAE and Gulf region.
• Develop and deliver undergraduate, graduate and professional curricula related to women’s leadership.
• Organise public discussions, workshops and symposiums that connect scholars with community stakeholders.
• Create and implement leadership programmes that equip women with confidence, influence and resilience.
• Advocate for gender equity and women’s issues within the university and broader academic community.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a discipline represented at AUS.
• Distinguished record of scholarly contributions in women’s leadership, demonstrated by high‑impact publications.
• Excellence in teaching and proven leadership capability.
• Familiarity with the cultural context of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region.

Required skills