CSGS Political Science | International Security Faculty

The American University in the Emirates invites Ph.D. holder applicants for Full time faculty (Professor Associate Professor and Assistant Professor).

Academic Semester: fall 2025-2026

You can check the program and the courses by clicking on the following link:

faculty required will be teaching in one or more of the below Specializations:

• International Relations
• International Security.
• Political Science

Instruction Language:English

Teaching Load: 24 credit hours per academic year.

Job purpose

Responsible to provide students with professional expertise in teaching assessing student work academic advising participating in administrative and committee activities professional service and community service.

Qualifications & Education

• Ph.D. in the related field of International relations/ international secuirity / political acience from an accredited university in the United States of America or a recognized University accredited by an American Accreditation body
• Minimum 3 years of field experience in the industry
• Ability to map graduate and PhD courses or by research for 18 credit hours of graduate studies (with evidence of similar US credit system in the required fields)
• Minimum one research publication in Scopus journal

Experience

• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching /working experience in an internationally accredited university.
• Proven record of excellence at baccalaureate and graduate program level teaching
• The candidate must have either higher Education or Teaching experience in an accredited university in the United States of America.

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Curricular development and review.
• Record of professional accomplishment including peer-reviewed publications
• Continued research program and interest in collaboration with another faculty.
• Ability to integrate web-based and/or digital technology in the classroom.
• Willingness to provide service to the University and the College.
• Excellent English Proficiency and Communication skills for Faculty teaching in English

Job Description

1. Instructional Delivery (Teaching Performance)

a. Present research and practice driven teaching and

b. adapt to latest pedagogical techniques that stimulate students to inquiry and to encompass a broad and coherent body of knowledge attaining the skills and competencies through engaging delivery techniques and development of appropriate assessments

2. Instructional Management

Effectively manage the instructional processes

3. Assessment and Evaluation

a. Evaluating students performance and grading

b. Provide clear assessment criteria that reflects course content and its learning outcomes

c. Set expectations to students and avoid cognitive biasness

4. Curriculum Development and Review

Contributes to regular curriculum reviewing and improving the existing curriculum for quality and effectiveness

A) For quality:

a. Currency and relevancy of the theories and practice in the field

b. Intellectual rigor appropriate to the level of the degree program

B) For Effectiveness

a. Increasingly complex presentation of theories principles and practice

b. Increasingly complex levels of analysis and development of competencies

c. Application of theories and principles.

5. Research and/or Scholarship

Actively engage in scholarly activities and publish peer-reviewed articles in area of specialization with increased citations thus contributing to the Mission of the University

6. Professional Development

Acquire latest academic techniques discipline and professional certification technology related development and leadership development through attending in-campus and out-campus workshops seminars and training

7. Academic Advising and Academic Success

Provide academic advising and guidance the students in the program learning outcomes curriculum planning and career planning

8. Advancement and Fundraising

a. Identify and secure funding from various sources to support the University mission in line with the university advancement and fundraising plan.

b. Cultivate relationships with current and prospective

9. Service

Participate by working in a task force or workgroup to accomplish assignment or project such as accreditation recruitment research administration consultation and service to university discipline and to community

About American University in the Emirates (AUE):

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications from well-qualified candidates for a range of faculty and administrative positions. AUE is located in Dubai Intl. Academic City.

AUE is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation and growth where your expertise and aspirations find a welcoming environment.

At AUE we believe Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success

AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges: College of Law College of Education College of Design College of Business Administration College of Media and Mass Communication College of Engineering and Technology and College of Security and Strategic Studies. Each college boasts unique strengths and prestigious accreditations reflecting our commitment to providing a world-class education.

The American University in the Emirates is accredited bySACSCOC(the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels

The American University in the Emirates is officially licensed to operate as a higher education institution and all its programs are accredited byCAA(the Commission for Academic Accreditation) Ministry of Education United Arab Emirates.

TheCollege of Business Administrationis a proud member ofAACSB(The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)and its degree programs (Bachelor of Business Administration Master of Business Administration Master of Sport Management) are accredited byAACSB) as of 2022.

The Bachelor of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Technologyis accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission ofABET.