Faculty Opportunity: Assistant / Associate Professor of English – Writing Studies – American University of Sharjah

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant / Associate Professor of English – Writing Studies – American University of Sharjah

• Institution: American University of Sharjah (AUS)

• College: College of Arts and Sciences

• Department: English

• Position: Assistant / Associate Professor of English – Writing Studies

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

• Appointment Type: Full-Time Faculty

• Specialization: Writing Studies / Composition

• Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

• Teaching Load: 6 courses annually (3/3)

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with experience; exact amount not specified

• Additional Benefits: Free housing, paid utilities, and other institutional benefits

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

• Application Deadline for Full Consideration: December 6, 2026

Overview of the Role

The Department of English at the American University of Sharjah invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor specializing in Writing Studies / Composition.

The University seeks a scholar with an active research programme, a strong publication record appropriate to rank, and demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Research & Specialization Areas

The Department particularly welcomes candidates working in areas such as:

• Writing Studies

• Rhetoric and Composition

• Applied Linguistics

• Multimodal Composition

• Multilingual Writing Contexts

• Writing Pedagogy

• Writing Assessment

• Academic Writing

• Related fields

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an active programme of scholarly research.

• Publish research in high-quality academic venues.

• Teach undergraduate English and Writing courses.

• Contribute to the Department’s foundational university writing programme.

• Teach a 3/3 annual course load.

• Mentor students.

• Participate in departmental and university service.

• Contribute to shared governance responsibilities.

• Participate in the broader intellectual life of the University.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field.

• A publication record in high-quality venues appropriate to the academic rank sought.

• Demonstrated experience teaching academic writing at the undergraduate level.

• An active scholarly research agenda.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• At least 3 years of experience teaching composition or academic writing in North American-style higher education institutions.

• Experience teaching international student populations.

• Research expertise in multimodal composition.

• Research experience in multilingual contexts.

• Expertise in writing pedagogy or assessment.

Teaching Responsibilities

Faculty members in the Department of English normally teach:

6 courses per academic year (3/3 load)

Teaching may contribute to:

• Foundational university writing courses

• English Language and Literature programmes

• Related undergraduate curricula

• Departmental academic initiatives

The Department also offers a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and a Master of Arts in TESOL.

Research & Professional Support

New faculty members at AUS may have access to:

• Internal research grants

• Professional development support

• Interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities

• Institutional research resources

• Mentoring and academic development opportunities

Salary & Benefits

The University states that the successful candidate will receive a salary:

Commensurate with experience

The exact salary amount is not specified.

Additional benefits include:

• Free housing

• Paid utilities

• Other institutional benefits

The appointment remains subject to budgetary approval.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter – Approximately 2 Pages

   • Scholarly research agenda

   • Teaching experience

   • Service experience

   • Interest in the position

2. Current Curriculum Vitae

   • Include names and contact information for 3 references

Additional materials may be requested from candidates selected for interview.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selection Process

Candidates advancing in the recruitment process are expected to be invited for interviews in mid-January 2027.

Additional application materials may be requested at that stage.

Nature of Appointment

• Full-Time Faculty

• Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

• Writing Studies / Composition

• Teaching and Research Appointment

• Annual Teaching Load: 3/3

• Expected Start: August 2027

Important Dates

• Application Deadline for Full Consideration: December 6, 2026

• Expected Interviews: Mid-January 2027

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the American University of Sharjah online application system.

Application Link:
https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=ENG-27-02

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