Regular or Visiting Faculty

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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates American University of Sharjah Full time

Overview The Department of Mechanical Engineering (MCE) in the College of Engineering at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a regular or visiting faculty position at the assistant, associate or full professor level commencing in Fall Semester 2026. The regular position expects establishing a high-level, active research program supported by internal and external funding sources. The visiting faculty positions are primarily focused on teaching; the visiting position is a one-year renewable contract. The applicant is required to have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and show evidence of a significant teaching portfolio. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is expected from the candidates. Experience in the American model of higher education is highly desirable. Responsibilities Regular faculty: establish and sustain a high-impact research program with internal and external funding; contribute to teaching and service as appropriate to rank. Visiting faculty: primarily focus on teaching responsibilities; may participate in department activities as appropriate to the teaching role. The department seeks candidates who can contribute to multidisciplinary programs within the College of Engineering. Qualifications PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field Evidence of a significant teaching portfolio Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research Experience with the American model of higher education is highly desirable Ability to classify research area within one of the following mechanical engineering fields: thermo-fluids; design, materials and manufacturing; dynamics and control Application Process Applicants should fill out an application form and upload the required documents (PDF) using the provided link. Required documents include a cover letter, and a detailed curriculum vitae (including a teaching statement, a research statement, a list of courses that can be taught or have been taught, and names of at least three references who would be willing to write letters of recommendation). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. About AUS and Accreditation The Department of Mechanical Engineering has approximately 330 undergraduates, 26 graduate students, 15 full-time faculty and 5 lab instructors. The department offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and is involved in multidisciplinary programs such as the B.S. in Intelligent Systems and Mechatronics Engineering, M.S. in Mechatronics Engineering, M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering, and Ph.D. in Bioscience and Bioengineering. AUS is located in the Emirate of Sharjah (about 15 km from Dubai) and serves more than 5,700 students. AUS is licensed and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the USA. The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by ABET. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Education and Training Industries: Higher Education Note: This listing includes content from a broader page with related roles; the core information above reflects the Regular or Visiting Faculty (2026) position in Mechanical Engineering at AUS. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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