37.3500, Jobs: English; General Linguistics: Assistant / Associate Professor of English - Writing Studies, American University of Sharjah

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Date: 26-Oct-2026
From: American University of Sharjah [deancas at aus.edu]
Subject: English; General Linguistics: Assistant / Associate Professor of English - Writing Studies, American University of Sharjah


Job Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Title: Assistant / Associate Professor of English - Writing
Studies
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Specialty Language(s): English (eng, stan1293)

Description:
Assistant / Associate Professor of English - Writing Studies
The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at
American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a
full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate
Professor specializing in Writing Studies/Composition to begin August
2027. We are seeking candidates with a PhD in Rhetoric and
Composition, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field.
The successful candidate should have an active program of scholarship
in their field with a strong publication record and a demonstrated
commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. We particularly
welcome applications from candidates with research specializations in
multimodal composition, multilingual contexts, writing pedagogy, or
assessment. Additional preferred qualifications include a minimum of
three years’ experience teaching in North American-style higher
education institutions and experience teaching international student
populations.
Faculty members in the department teach a six-course annual load (3/3)
and contribute to the intellectual life of the department and
university through meaningful service, student mentoring, and
participation in shared governance responsibilities. New faculty at
AUS benefit from robust institutional support, including opportunities
for internal grants, professional development support, and
interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Department of English is a dynamic and diverse community with
wide-ranging teaching and research interests, including literary
studies, linguistics, composition, and education. The department
delivers the foundational university writing program, and offers a
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and a Master of
Arts in TESOL. For more information about the department, please visit
https://www.aus.edu/cas/department-of-english
Required Qualifications:
 - PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, Applied Linguistics, or a closely
related field
 - Record of publications in high-quality venues commensurate with
rank
 - Demonstrated experience teaching academic writing at the
undergraduate level
Preferred Qualifications:
 - A minimum of three years’ experience teaching composition or
academic writing in North American-style higher education institutions
 - Experience with international student populations
AUS is fully committed to equal opportunity at all levels without
discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, family
status, or national origin.
Positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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 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.
Application Instructions:
To apply, candidates should include the following in their online
application submitted to
https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=ENG-27-02
 - Cover letter discussing scholarly research agenda, teaching and
service experience, and interest in the position (2pp)
 - Current Curriculum Vitae including the names and contact details of
three references
The submission deadline for full consideration is December 6, 2026.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only candidates
advancing in the selection process will be contacted. The committee
expects to schedule interviews in mid-January; at that time,
additional materials will be requested of candidates selected for
interviews.

Application Deadline: 06-Dec-2026
Web Address for Applications:
https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=ENG-27-02
Contact Information:
        Adnan Ajsic
        Email: aajsic at aus.edu


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