Assistant/Associate Professor of Middle Eastern Studies - Fall 2025

The School of Arts and Sciences at the American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Middle Eastern Studies to begin teaching in Fall 2025.

The successful candidate should have:

  • Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Studies or a closely-related field with a focus on cultures and societies of the Middle East from a Western accredited institution at the time of appointment.
  • Broad teaching expertise on the history, culture, and politics of the Middle East, with the ability to teach a course in contemporary Gulf studies.
  • Previous teaching experience in a Western higher education system, with high ratings of teaching effectiveness.
  • Evidence of scholarly activity or strong potential for scholarly contributions
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • An ability to work collegially within a team of faculty members from diverse disciplines.

Candidates will have evidence of successful teaching experience or must demonstrate significant potential and promise of teaching effectiveness and excellence at the undergraduate level. Additionally, candidates are expected to meet standards for personal professional scholarship, and assist in student advising, curriculum development and other service to the department, school, and community.

The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Besides tax-exempt basic salary, it includes housing, annual two-way airfare, health/life insurance, professional memberships, conference attendance expenses, assistance with children's tuition, and other components.

The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE nationals and international students who seek world-class career-oriented education. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for an international education.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through AUD's Recruitment Portal, where they can create their profiles and provide the necessary documents.

  • Cover letter
  • Updated CV
  • Statement of research and teaching philosophy
  • Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references.