The Division of Civil, Environmental, and Urban Systems Engineering seeks applicants with expertise in environmental engineering and water resources. The Division of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering solicits faculty with expertise in software engineering, computer networks, distributed systems, and advanced computer architecture. Applicants for all positions must have a terminal degree in the appropriate field and show evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching. As appropriate, faculty will be expected to employ methods that utilize new instructional technologies. Faculty must be committed to the vision of this institution as an independent university thoroughly grounded in Arab culture while serving the diverse populations of the region.
Initial contracts are normally for a period of two years and are renewable.
Rank will be determined by previous employment history. Faculty at AUS receive tax free competitive pay and an attractive benefits package that includes free on-campus furnished housing and utilities, home leave roundtrip tickets for faculty and their resident dependents between academic years, generous educational allowance for up to two children from grade one through four years of higher education, medical insurance and dental plan, yearly indemnity pay, and other benefits. Interviews will be held at various sites. Positions are open until filled with preference to early applicants. Faculty who are appointed must be in Sharjah by August 24, 2001.