Full Professor – Security and Strategic Studies (Fall 2026‑2027)

About the role

The American University in the Emirates invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of Full Professor in Security and Strategic Studies for the Fall 2026‑2027 academic semester. The role involves teaching, research, academic advising, and service in alignment with the university’s mission.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality instruction in International Relations, International Security, and Political Science at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Design curricula, develop course materials, and assess student performance for a teaching load of 24 credit hours per year.
• Supervise Master’s and Ph.D. theses and contribute to scholarly research published in Scopus‑indexed journals.
• Participate in departmental committees, program review, and community service activities.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Security Studies or a closely related discipline from a US, UK, Canada, New Zealand‑accredited institution.
• Minimum three years of relevant industry experience in security, intelligence, defense, or strategic studies.
• At least two years of teaching experience at an internationally accredited university, with prior experience teaching at the Ph.D. level.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications and experience supervising graduate research.

Required skills

• Curriculum development and academic program review.
• Ability to integrate web‑based and digital technologies into teaching.
• Excellent English proficiency and communication skills.

What we offer

• Full‑time faculty appointment with a competitive academic package.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and research support.
• Engagement with a diverse, international student body in a vibrant campus environment.