Job 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.