Regular or Visiting Faculty – Industrial Engineering (Fall 2027)

About the role

The Department of Industrial Engineering at the American University of Sharjah is seeking both regular and visiting faculty members at the assistant, associate or full professor level to start in the Fall 2027 semester.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Industrial Engineering and related subjects.
• Develop and update curricula and course materials.
• Conduct high‑quality research and secure internal and external funding.
• Supervise graduate students and contribute to departmental service.
• Participate in academic committees and community outreach.

Required profile

• PhD in Industrial Engineering.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and a strong teaching portfolio.
• Evidence of research productivity and ability to obtain research funding.
• Experience with the American model of higher education is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Industrial Engineering expertise.
• Research methodology.
• Curriculum development.

What we offer

• Regular faculty: three‑year renewable contract with full‑time status.
• Visiting faculty: one‑year renewable contract.
• Opportunities to build an active research program supported by university resources.