Visiting Faculty Position in Psychology

American University of Sharjah  (AUS) in the United Arab Emirates invites applications for one-year visiting faculty position in psychology, starting August 2023. As an American-accredited institution in the liberal arts tradition, we seek candidates with a passion for teaching, research and service in any area of specialization to join our faculty.

Successful candidates will have a PhD in psychology or a closely related field, and professional experience reflecting strong commitments to teaching and research. As a university formed on the American model, with English as the language of instruction, we give priority to candidates who have experience in American models of higher education.

Our new undergraduate program in psychology is rapidly growing. We’ve recruited highly motivated student cohorts with internationally recognized student organizations including a psychology club and model chapter of Psi Chi. The program hosts dedicated lab spaces, specialized software and hardware, a research participation pool and support services such as Sona Systems. Our psychology faculty regularly publish in strong peer-reviewed journals, have won internal and external competitive grants, and integrate undergraduates into their lab activities.

For the first stage of evaluation, we require only your CV and a letter detailing your interest in the position. Please submit these two documents in PDF format through https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=INT-22-03. We will request additional information from candidates who make it to the next stage of evaluation. 

Situated nearby Sharjah International Airport in the expansive University City area, and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport, AUS is located in a dynamic and cosmopolitan area that includes abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.

You are welcome to contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Angela Maitner (amaitner@aus.edu), with any questions about the position, American University of Sharjah, or expatriate life in the UAE.

Applications submitted by November 20, 2022 will be given priority.

American University of Sharjah is a not-for-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education formed on American models but thoroughly grounded in Arab culture. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,000 students from approximately 90 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. AUS has been ranked among the top ten Arab universities by QS World University Rankings every year for the past seven consecutive years.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division in 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.