Faculty Position in Political Science | College of Arts and Sciences

The Department of International Studies at American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates seeks to hire a full-time, rolling-track faculty member in political science at the Assistant Professor level. We welcome applications from candidates working in comparative politics and/or international relations. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong expertise in quantitative methods, and regional emphasis on Africa or East Asia or Southeast Asia.

Candidates must be able to teach a range of introductory courses in political science as well as upper-level undergraduate courses in their specialty, including social science methods. The department has also recently launched a Master of Arts in International Studies program, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach master’s-level courses, as well as advise graduate students and develop courses in the program.

Successful candidates must have a PhD in Political Science (or in politics, international relations, government) at the time of appointment, a record of excellent teaching, and an active research agenda. The successful candidate will join AUS and reside in the UAE starting in August 2025. All department members are expected to contribute to a range of faculty and student-oriented service activities in what is a vibrant interdisciplinary department. The regular teaching load for research-active faculty is 3-3, with support for conference, research travel and access to internal research grants.

As a university formed on the American model and with English as the language of instruction, American University of Sharjah will give priority to candidates who have substantial experience in American models of higher education.

The complete application will include the following documents, uploaded in separate files: a letter of application detailing research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, a list of three referees with contact information, one chapter/article length publication sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as sample syllabi and, if available, student evaluations. Please apply online at https://forms.aus.edu/242803550089053?X=Political%20Science%20&rank38=As....

Situated near Sharjah International Airport in the expansive University City area, and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport, AUS is located in a dynamic and cosmopolitan area that includes abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.

American University of Sharjah is a not-for-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education formed on American models but thoroughly grounded in Arab culture. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,800 students from approximately 90 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. AUS has been ranked among the top ten Arab universities by QS World University Rankings every year for the past nine consecutive years.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division in 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.

You are welcome to contact Dr. Giacomo Chiozza, chair of the search committee, at

[email protected] or Dr. Yuting Wang, Head of Department, at [email protected] with any

questions about the position.

Application review will begin on January 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.