Job Description

Assistant Professor in Mathematics (Artificial Intelligence) – University of Sharjah, UAE

The University of Sharjah is seeking a qualified Assistant Professor in Mathematics with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to join the Department of Mathematics within the College of Sciences at its main campus in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

The position requires a PhD in Mathematics from an accredited and internationally recognised university, teaching experience in Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence, and a strong research publication record in Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence.

Applicants must also have at least two years of university teaching experience, demonstrate proficiency in both traditional and online teaching environments, and be fluent in spoken and written English.

Employer: University of Sharjah
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
College: College of Sciences
Department: Mathematics
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialisation: Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
Posting Date: 6 October 2026
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Job Reference: 2708-2026-10-06T09:01:07

Position Overview

The Department of Mathematics seeks an academic with advanced mathematical qualifications and demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to academic excellence, research innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration within and beyond the department.

The position combines university teaching with scholarly research in AI and Machine Learning, including the mathematical foundations and related topics taught within Mathematics for AI courses.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence Teaching

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Teach courses related to Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in university teaching and learning.
• Deliver teaching effectively in traditional classroom environments.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach in online learning environments.

Research and Scholarly Publications

The successful candidate should:

• Maintain a strong scholarly research record in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
• Demonstrate research productivity through publications in peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed journals.
• Contribute to research innovation within the Department of Mathematics.
• Participate in interdisciplinary academic and research collaboration.

Academic and Interdisciplinary Engagement

The appointed faculty member is expected to contribute to academic excellence and collaborate with colleagues within the Department of Mathematics and across other academic disciplines.

Required Academic Qualifications

Applicants must hold:

• A PhD in Mathematics from an accredited and internationally recognised university.

The advertised requirement specifically identifies Mathematics as the doctoral degree field. A PhD solely in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or another discipline is not explicitly listed as an alternative.

Required Teaching Experience

Candidates must demonstrate:

• At least two years of university teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in courses related to Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• Proven ability to teach in both traditional and online learning environments.

Research and Publication Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• A strong publication record in Machine Learning and/or Artificial Intelligence-related topics.
• Research publications in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus.
• Demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence supported by scholarly research.

The advertisement does not specify a minimum number of publications, journal quartile requirements, or citation thresholds.

Required Skills and Competencies

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Expertise in Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence.
• The ability to teach Mathematics for AI courses.
• Strong scholarly research capabilities.
• The ability to contribute to interdisciplinary academic collaboration.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Effective teaching capabilities in both classroom-based and online environments.

Additional Qualifications

The original advertisement repeats several core requirements under a section labelled Desirable Requirements, including the PhD in Mathematics, Mathematics for AI teaching experience, and Scopus-indexed AI/ML publications.

Because these requirements are also explicitly listed under the main qualifications and expectations, they should be treated as core selection criteria rather than merely optional advantages.

Employment Eligibility

The vacancy indicates that:

• Applications are open to all nationalities.
• Both male and female candidates are eligible.
• Applicants residing outside the UAE may apply.

The supplied advertisement does not specify salary, allowances, employment benefits, or contract duration.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should consult the University of Sharjah’s official recruitment system and locate the vacancy using the reference number below.

Job Reference Number: 2708-2026-10-06T09:01:07

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026

Applicants should follow the University’s official application instructions and submit the documents required by the employer.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	University of Sharjah
Country	United Arab Emirates
City	Sharjah
Campus	University of Sharjah (Main)
College	College of Sciences
Department	Mathematics
Position	Assistant Professor
Academic Discipline	Mathematics
Specialisation	Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
Related Research Fields	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Required Qualification	PhD in Mathematics
University Accreditation	Accredited and internationally recognised university
Minimum Experience	2 years of university teaching
Specialised Teaching Experience	Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
Teaching Modes	Traditional and online
Research Requirement	Strong publication record in ML/AI-related topics
Publication Indexing	Peer-reviewed Scopus-indexed journals
Language Requirement	Fluent spoken and written English
Interdisciplinary Collaboration	Expected
Nationality Eligibility	All nationalities
Gender Eligibility	Male and female
UAE Residency Requirement	Open to applicants inside and outside the UAE
Salary and Benefits	Not specified
Job Reference	2708-2026-10-06T09:01:07
Posting Date	6 October 2026
Application Deadline	6 December 2026