Adjunct Faculty in Computer Science and Engineering – American University of Sharjah

Job Description

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the College of Engineering at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in Computer Science and Engineering, commencing in Fall Semester 2027.

The position is based at the AUS campus in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Appointment Type: Adjunct Faculty
Expected Start: Fall Semester 2027

About the Position

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

The adjunct faculty member is expected to teach one to two courses per semester at the AUS campus in Sharjah.

Courses are typically delivered during the daytime on two or three days per week.

Experience with the American model of higher education is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Engineering or a closely related field.

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• A significant teaching portfolio.
• Relevant academic expertise in computer science and engineering.
• The ability to contribute effectively to university-level teaching.

Previous experience within an American-style higher education environment is highly desirable.

Teaching Commitment

The successful candidate will normally teach:

• One to two courses per semester.
• Courses delivered on campus in Sharjah.
• Classes typically scheduled during the daytime.
• Teaching usually spread across two or three days each week.

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About the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at AUS includes approximately:

• 850 undergraduate students.
• 30 graduate students.
• 25 faculty members.
• 11 laboratory instructors.

Students and faculty represent a highly diverse international community, with more than 90 nationalities represented across the AUS campus.

The Department offers:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
• Master of Science in Computer Engineering.
• Master of Science in Machine Learning.
• Joint PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

About American University of Sharjah

American University of Sharjah is an independent, not-for-profit, coeducational university located in the Emirate of Sharjah, approximately 15 km from Dubai.

AUS serves approximately 5,200 students.

The university is licensed in the UAE, and its programmes are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the UAE Ministry of Education.

AUS has also been accredited in the United States by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since June 2004.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, while the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Application Process

Applicants should complete the university’s online application form and upload the required documents in PDF format.

Required application materials include:

• Cover letter.
• Detailed curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement.
• Names of at least three references who would be willing to provide letters of recommendation.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Although the university states that positions remain open until filled, the advertised application deadline is October 15, 2026.

Applicants should verify all vacancy details and application requirements through the official American University of Sharjah recruitment page before applying.