American University of Sharjah

FACULTY POSITION IN FINANCE: Subject to budgetary approval, the Department of Finance at American University of Sharjah invites applications for a full-time faculty positions in finance at the Assistant Professor and Visiting Faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level, starting in Fall 2027. Applications are welcome from all areas of finance. Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching interests in asset pricing, investments and financial markets. Strong quantitative skills are desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department’s research, teaching and service activities. The salary is competitive and tax-free in the UAE. Additionally, free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits are included. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: All candidates must hold, or expect to complete before the August 2027 start date,a PhD degree in finance from an AACSB-accredited university, preferably located in North America. Candidates must demonstrate significant research potential, with promising working papers ideally on track for publication in top-tier finance journals. A successful candidate should be able to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, candidates must submit the following initial documents: (a) a cover letter outlining their interest in the position; (b) a curriculum vitae, including publications, working papers and teaching experience; and (c) a statement of teaching philosophy. Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation and some additional documents for visa processing. Please fill in the application form and upload the required documents via the following link: https://forms.aus.edu/262791488298881 https://forms.aus.edu/262791582992877 The deadline for applications is November 6th, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to start in August 2027. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The School of Business Administration enrolls over 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 has placed AUS’s School of Business Administration ranked first (tied) in the UAE and among the top 250 universities globally for accounting and finance (2026). The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with majors in accounting, economics, finance, information systems and business analytics, management, marketing and supply chain management, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Graduate degrees include the Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Data Analytics, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Economics and Policy, Master of Science in Finance, PhD in Finance and PhD in Management. The school has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since April 2011. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Finance has 14 full-time faculty members, all specialists and researchers in a broad variety of financial topics. Their research has been published in leading finance journals, such as the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Banking and Finance, and many other leading journals. To bridge the gap between academia and the finance industry, the department has partnerships with Bloomberg, the CFA Institute, CAIA and CQF Institute. It also hosts the Interactive Trading Floor, a state-of-the-art facility designed after the specifications of a Wall Street trading floor, offering students access to the same tools and services as professionals. It also established the Financial Markets and Banking Centre of Excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.aus.edu/sba/department-of-finance. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: ​ American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications from accomplished scholars committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research within an American-style, globally recognized institution. Successful candidates will be offered a salary commensurate with experience, along with free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits. As a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational university, AUS is consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the Arab region and among the top 17 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS, 2027). The university fosters a diverse community of over 6,000 students from more than 100 nations, with English as the language of instruction and the workplace. Located in Sharjah's University City, AUS is directly adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, providing faculty with significant opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research and contribute directly to the UAE’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem. The campus is set in a vibrant and cosmopolitan area, offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment and cultural experiences, with Sharjah International Airport minutes away and Dubai International Airport only 30 minutes from campus. A number of schools aligned with various international curricula are located nearby. 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.

FACULTY POSITION IN ACCOUNTING: The Department of Accounting and Information Systems at American University of Sharjah invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department’s teaching, research activities, and service. While we welcome applications from academics with diverse accounting backgrounds, we are particularly interested in candidates with a focus on taxation. The salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and tax-free in the UAE. Free housing, paid utilities, and other attractive benefits are provided. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: All candidates must have a PhD in accounting from an AACSB-accredited university, preferably in North America. Assistant professors must have evidence of publications and promising research potential. A successful candidate should be able to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. PhD obtained from an AACSB-accredited institution, preferably in North America PhD completed within the last five years (preferably within three) or nearing completion Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a PhD in Accounting, if possible. If not, a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Business plus a PhD in Accounting is sufficient APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, please send your documents (a) a cover letter explaining your interest in the position; (b) your curriculum vita, which must include your teaching experience, list of publications/work-in-progress, as well as the contact information of at least three references; and (c) your teaching philosophy to Ms. Andrea Recheta, Administrative Assistant, Department of Accounting and Information Systems, at https://forms.aus.edu/252661565220857. Additional documents will be solicited from shortlisted candidates.  The review of applications will begin immediately, with an application deadline of December 31, 2026. The position is subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate is expected to start in the second week of August 2027. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The School of Business Administration enrolls over 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. AUS is ranked among the top three universities in the UAE (2027). Ranked third in the UAE and among the top 300 universities globally for business and management studies (2026), first (tied) in the UAE and among the top 250 universities globally for accounting and finance (2026) and third in the UAE and among the top ​400 universities globally in the category of ​economics and econometrics (2026). The AUS MBA program is ranked second in the UAE, seventh (tied) in the Middle East and Africa region, and among the world's top 200 in the QS Global MBA Rankings (2026). The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with majors in accounting, economics, finance, information systems and business analytics, management, marketing and supply chain management, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Graduate degrees include the Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Data Analytics, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Economics and Policy, Master of Science in Finance, PhD in Finance, and PhD in Management. The school has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since April 2011. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications from accomplished scholars committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research within an American-style, globally recognized institution. Successful candidates will be offered a salary commensurate with experience, along with free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits. As a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational university, AUS is consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the Arab region and among the top 17 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS, 2027). The university fosters a diverse community of over 6,000 students from more than 100 nations, with English as the language of instruction and the workplace. Located in Sharjah's University City, AUS is directly adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, providing faculty with significant opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research and contribute directly to the UAE’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem. The campus is set in a vibrant and cosmopolitan area, offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment and cultural experiences, with Sharjah International Airport minutes away and Dubai International Airport only 30 minutes from campus. A number of schools aligned with various international curricula are located nearby.  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.

Department of International Studies, College of Arts and Sciences American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates The Department of International Studies at American University of Sharjah (AUS) seeks an anthropologist whose research and teaching focus on the anthropology of heritage, material culture, museums, and their intersections with archaeology. This position reflects the department’s commitment to developing an anthropology program that draws on the exceptional landscape of museums, archaeological sites, heritage initiatives, archives, and cultural institutions in Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates as rich resources for teaching, research, and student engagement. We welcome applicants whose scholarship explores questions of heritage, material culture, museums, memory, curation, preservation, archaeology, and/or public culture from an anthropological perspective, and who can contribute to a curriculum that provides students with strong disciplinary training while encouraging critical engagement with contemporary debates in these fields. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s core curriculum by teaching introductory courses in cultural anthropology, archaeology, and ethnographic methods, while also developing upper-level and graduate courses that reflect their research expertise and complement the department’s existing strengths. The successful candidate will also assist in building partnerships with museums, archaeology and heritage authorities, and cultural institutions in Sharjah and across the Emirates, as well as internationally. They will also develop opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience through internships, practicum projects, exhibitions, and community-based work. While applicants working in any world region are encouraged to apply, we are particularly interested in scholars whose primary regional expertise lies in Latin America, Southeast Asia, or Sub-Saharan Africa, as this appointment will broaden the department’s existing regional strengths and further strengthen its comparative and global orientation. This is a full-time, rolling-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level, commensurate with experience, to begin in August 2027. Review of applications will begin November 15, and continue until the position is filled. Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to: Critical heritage studies, intangible cultural heritage, and heritage policy Archaeology, the production of heritage, and critical perspectives of the past Museum anthropology, collections, provenance, and exhibition practice Oral history and living traditions Digital heritage, documentation, and public engagement. Responsibilities Teach undergraduate courses in anthropology, including introductory and upper-level elective courses in heritage and museum studies within the International Studies Department. The regular teaching load is 3-3 with opportunities to secure course releases through internal grant programs that also provide faculty with support for conference and research travel. Develop upper-level, MA, and elective courses in heritage and museum studies, as well as other areas of the candidate’s expertise and interest that complement the existing curriculum Supervise independent studies, MA theses, and other projects with heritage and museum partners Maintain an active, externally visible research program with peer-reviewed publications and pursuit of external and internal funding Contribute to departmental, college and university service, and to the university’s growing graduate offerings in the humanities Qualifications PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field A research record or clear research trajectory commensurate with rank, with an anthropological perspective on heritage or museums Demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching in an English-medium, liberal arts setting Professional experience in museum, heritage or cultural-sector work (e.g., curatorial, collections, exhibition, community or policy work) is highly desirable 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.   Application materials Cover letter addressing research, teaching and any relevant engagement with the heritage and museum sector Curriculum vitae Statement of research interests Statement of teaching philosophy, including evidence of teaching effectiveness where available One writing sample Contact information for three referees  Please apply online at https://forms.aus.edu/263013312038039. About American University of Sharjah American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications from accomplished scholars committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research within an American-style, globally recognized institution. Successful candidates will be offered a salary commensurate with experience, along with free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits. As a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational university, AUS is consistently ranked among the top 15 universities in the Arab region and is among the top 17 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS, 2027). The university fosters a diverse community of over 6,000 students from more than 100 nations, with English as the language of instruction and the workplace. Located in Sharjah's University City, AUS is directly adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, providing faculty with significant opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research and contribute directly to the UAE’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem. The campus is set in a vibrant and cosmopolitan area, offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment and cultural experiences, with Sharjah International Airport minutes away and Dubai International Airport only 30 minutes from campus. A number of schools aligned with various international curricula are located nearby. 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. You are welcome to contact Dr. Neha Vora (nvora@aus.edu), Chair of the Search Committee, at nvora@aus.edu with any questions about the position.