37.3114, Jobs: General Linguistics: Position in Arabic Studies, American University of Sharjah

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Subject: 37.3114, Jobs: General Linguistics: Position in Arabic Studies, American University of Sharjah

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Date: 29-Sep-2026
From: American University of Sharjah [ats at aus.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics: Position in Arabic Studies, American University of Sharjah


Job Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Job Title: Position in Arabic Studies
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:
Position in Arabic Studies
The Department of Arabic and Translation Studies at American
University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a faculty
position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2027,
subject to budgetary approval. A Ph.D. in Arabic Studies, Arabic
Literature, Arabic Heritage, or allied areas is required. The
willingness and ability to teach entry level Arabic heritage courses
is essential. The ability to offer courses on the history, culture and
society of the United Arab Emirates will be a distinct advantage as is
the integration of new technologies in teaching and research.
Candidates should indicate interests, qualifications or experiences
related to course and program design / development. We seek candidates
with a passion for both teaching and research in any relevant area of
specialization to join our faculty. UAE nationals are encouraged to
apply.
Successful applicants will have native or near-native proficiency in
Arabic and English. The language of instruction at AUS is English,
however, candidates able to teach courses in both Arabic and English
are preferred. Strong scholarly record/potential and relevant teaching
experience are expected as is familiarity with Western models of
higher education.
With their application form, applicants are requested to submit their
CV, three (3) letters of recommendation with complete referees’
contact information, a cover letter outlining their areas of
expertise, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research
interests and agenda, as well as how they fit with the position.
Salary and benefits are highly competitive.
Please submit the required documents in PDF format through
https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=ATS-27-02 by November
15, 2026.
Additional information may be requested from candidates during the
screening process of applications.
For inquiries, contact the Department at ATS at aus.edu.
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 Deadline: 15-Nov-2026
Email Address for Applications: ats at aus.edu
Web Address for Applications:
https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=ATS-27-02
Contact Information:
        Said Faiq
        Email: ats at aus.edu



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