Assistant Professor of Mathematics – American University of Sharjah

Job Description

The Mathematics Professor UAE opportunity at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a full-time faculty position within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. AUS primarily seeks candidates at the Assistant Professor level, although appointment at a higher rank may be considered in exceptional cases.

The position is based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, with an expected start date of August 2027.

Posting Date: September 22, 2026
Application Deadline: December 15, 2026
Expected Start Date: August 2027

For full consideration, candidates should submit their applications by December 15, 2026.

Mathematics Professor UAE – Position Overview

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics welcomes applications from outstanding candidates across all areas of mathematics.

However, preference will be given to candidates specialising in:

• Algebra.
• Applied Mathematics.

The successful candidate will contribute to research, graduate supervision, teaching, grant development, international collaboration, and academic service.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• A solid and active research record.
• Evidence of high-quality scholarly publications.
• Clear potential for sustained contributions to mathematics.
• Excellence in teaching across different levels of the curriculum.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

In addition, experience within a North American-style higher education environment is preferred.

Research Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active research programme.

Key expectations include:

• Conducting original mathematical research.
• Publishing high-quality scholarly work.
• Supervising master’s students.
• Supervising PhD students.
• Pursuing and securing research grants.
• Developing international research collaborations.
• Contributing to the Department’s wider research environment.

Therefore, candidates should demonstrate both current research productivity and the potential to build a sustained programme of scholarship.

Teaching Responsibilities

Alongside research, the successful candidate will contribute to teaching across the Department’s academic programmes.

AUS requires evidence of teaching excellence across all curriculum levels. Moreover, candidates should communicate effectively in English, which is the language of instruction.

The position combines undergraduate and graduate teaching with research supervision and academic service.

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About the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at AUS offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programmes, including:

• PhD in Mathematics.
• Master of Science in Mathematics.
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
• Bachelor of Science in Data Science.

The Department also offers minors in:

• Applied and Computational Mathematics.
• Actuarial Mathematics.
• Data Science.

Currently, the Department includes 27 full-time faculty members who conduct original research across a variety of areas in mathematics and statistics.

Its student body represents a wide range of nationalities and studies within a diverse and inclusive academic environment.

About American University of Sharjah

American University of Sharjah is an independent, non-profit, coeducational university operating within an American-style higher education model.

AUS has more than 6,000 students representing over 100 nationalities. As a result, faculty work within a highly diverse and internationally oriented academic environment.

The university is located in Sharjah’s University City, directly adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park. Consequently, faculty have opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary research and engage with the UAE’s growing innovation ecosystem.

AUS states that successful faculty candidates receive a salary commensurate with experience. In addition, benefits include:

• Free housing.
• Paid utilities.
• Other applicable faculty benefits.

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