Faculty Positions in the School of Engineering

Faculty Positions in the School of Engineering

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education which delivers an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture.  All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE. In addition, AURAK has recently achieved accreditation with the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and all of AURAK’s Engineering programs are now ABET accredited.  The American model of higher education employed at AURAK ensures not only the acquisition of knowledge and skills in specific academic fields but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues. The multicultural student body at AURAK offers candidates the opportunity to teach and conduct research in one of the most diverse countries in the world. AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes — its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sands dunes, and the many historical sites. Please visit: http://www.aurak.ac.ae.

1. Assistant/Associate Professor of Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering  (https://employment.aurak.ac.ae/JobVacancies/Details/?id=272)

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Department is currently seeking a faculty member at the assistant or associate professor level beginning fall 2021. Candidates for this position must hold a PhD in Civil Engineering and have demonstrated the ability or potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, including Infrastructure Planning, Municipal Infrastructure Design, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Sustainable Infrastructure, Engineering Economics and Decision Making Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Systems Analysis and Optimization in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Management, Environmental Engineering, Infrastructure Financing as well as Infrastructure Systems. 

The successful candidate is expected to have a research record in related infrastructure planning, policy making and design, and demonstrated ability to publish in leading international journals.

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, transcripts, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references. Applications must be submitted online:  https://employment.aurak.ac.ae/account/register. Applicants must indicate in the cover letter whether they would like to be considered for a full-time continuing position or a full-time visiting position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses;

• Establishment and/or continued development of a nationally or internationally recognized research program;

• Participation in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and/or dissertations;

• Participation in departmental, school and university committees and service activities; 

• Advising and mentoring of students 

• Publishing high-quality research in leading internationally recognized journals;

• Participation in outreach activities, such as continuing education workshops; 

• Obtaining sponsored funding in support of research program 

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution of higher education; 

• Effective oral and written English communication skills;

• Commitment to excellence in teaching, including the use of high-impact educational practices, and excellence in scholarship; 

• Interest and experience in working effectively with a diverse student population;

• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines; 

• Experience with ABET accreditation requirements; 

• University teaching experience

2.  Assistant/Associate Professor of Renewable Energy (https://employment.aurak.ac.ae/JobVacancies/Details/?id=273) 

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department is currently seeking a faculty member at the assistant or associate professor level beginning fall 2021. Candidates for this position must hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and have demonstrated the ability or potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses including Energy Conversion, Energy Systems Modeling and Optimization, Energy Economics, and Energy Efficiency and Management. The successful candidate is expected to have a research record in renewable and sustainable energy; and demonstrate ability to publish in leading international journals.

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, transcripts, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references. Applications must be submitted online:  https://employment.aurak.ac.ae/account/register. Applicants must indicate in the cover letter whether they would like to be considered for a full-time continuing position or a full-time visiting position.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses

• Establishment and/or continued development of a nationally or internationally recognized research program 

• Participate in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and/or dissertations

• Participation in departmental, school, and university committees 

• Advising and mentoring students 

• Publishing high-quality research in leading internationally recognized journals

• Participation in outreach activities, such as continuing education workshops 

• Obtaining sponsored funding in support of research program 

Required qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related renewable energy major from an accredited institution of higher education 

• Effective oral and written English communication skills

• Commitment to excellence in teaching, including the use of high-impact educational practices, and excellence in scholarship 

• Interest and experience in working effectively with a diverse student population 

• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines 

• Experience with ABET accreditation requirements 

• University teaching experience