FACULTY POSITIONS IN PHYSICS. The Department of Physics at American University of Sharjah (AUS) is seeking applications for a full-time faculty position, preferably at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. Applicants with strong research profiles in all areas of physics are encouraged to apply.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: All candidates must hold a PhD in Physics and be familiar with a North American-style educational system. Applicants should demonstrate a robust research background, as evidenced by high-quality publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active and productive research agenda, supervise senior research projects, secure external research funding and participate in international collaborations. Candidates must also provide evidence of excellence in teaching across all levels of the curriculum and demonstrate strong proficiency in English communication.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application must include two PDF files. The first file should contain the following: a cover letter, the candidate’s curriculum vitae with contact information for three references, a research statement and a teaching statement that includes a list of courses the candidate has taught or is qualified to teach. The second file should contain transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate education (initial scanned copies are acceptable). The references will be required to submit letters of recommendation that evaluate the applicant's research capabilities, with at least one specifically addressing the applicant's teaching abilities.
For full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Positions are open until filled. Apply at https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=PHY-26-01.
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.
AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 6,000 students from over 100 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. Among the top 18 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2026), AUS is consistently among the top 10 universities in the Arab region (QS Arab Region University Rankings, 2025).
AUS is located in the heart of Sharjah’s University City, adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and just minutes from Sharjah International Airport and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The campus is situated in a vibrant and cosmopolitan area offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.
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.
