College of Arts and Sciences | Performing Arts Program Coordinator

Associate Professor (or Higher Rank) Performing Arts Coordinator

The Performing Arts Program at the American University of Sharjah invites applications for a faculty position as Performing Arts Coordinator at the Associate Professor rank or higher commencing in August 2025. The AUS Performing Arts Program is a truly multi-cultural environment serving students from more than 90 different countries.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee production of all Theatre and Music performances
• Teach a 2-1 load in an area of expertise related to Music or Theatre
• Collaboratively develop and implement a strategic vision, goal and direction for the current minors, with possibilities of growth towards majors
• Administer the development and revision of the curriculum
• Encourage and support faculty/student research and creative projects
• Oversee the program budget, faculty assessment, course scheduling and assignments
• Serve on the Dean of Arts and Sciences Executive Council
• Liaise between Performing Arts faculty and university administration

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Music or Theater (PhD, DMA, or MFA)
• Extensive record of service, research and creative activity
• Earned rank of Associate Professor or Higher
• Significant teaching experience in higher education
• 3 or more years of experience in an Arts Administration position
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills

Application Procedure:

To apply, the following documents are requested:

• Cover letter
• Statement about your philosophy as a Performing Arts Coordinator and professor
• CV including administrative, research, teaching and creative experience
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to send 3 letters of recommendation

Please send one collated PDF document containing the above materials to: https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=PAP-DH-25-01

The deadline for applications is April 18th, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the Program:

The Performing Arts Program has 6 full-time faculty members, all specialists, performers and researchers in a broad variety of genres in both Music and Theatre under the auspices of the College of Arts and Sciences. The program offers minor in Theatre and Music with diverse course offerings, including both Western and Eastern musical and theatrical traditions. More information on our program’s offerings can be found here on the university’s official website.

About the university:

American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research and creative work. AUS fosters a community that celebrates diversity, and whose members are committed to the ideals of open intellectual inquiry, ethical behavior and civic responsibility. Its rank among the top five universities globally with the highest percentage of international students (Times Higher Education, 2023) is testament to that ideal. AUS is licensed and its degree programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of

the UAE Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division. Additionally, AUS has been accredited in the USA by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 USA) since June 2004.

AUS is a leading comprehensive coeducational university in the Gulf, serving students from the United Arab Emirates, neighboring countries in the region, and around the world.The university includes the College of Engineering, the College of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Architecture, Art and Design, serving around 5,800 students from approximately 90 nationalities. The university curricula, teaching standards and employment norms are fully in tune with the American model of higher education.

AUS’ magnificent campus is located at the heart of Sharjah’s University City, adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and Sharjah International Airport, only 35 minutes away from Downtown Dubai and 20 minutes away from Dubai International Airport. For more information, please visit www.aus.edu.