Full Time Position at American University of Sharjah: Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi Endowed Chair in Women’s Leadership Full Time NEW

Post date: October 8, 2025

Application deadline: February 8, 2026

American University of Sharjah invites applicants for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Professor who will also serve as Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi Endowed Chair in Women’s Leadership. The successful candidate is expected to promote interdisciplinary research, innovative teaching and community engagement in women’s leadership, advancing understanding of leadership dynamics, gender equity and empowerment. Priority will be given to distinguished scholars with a significant body of work addressing challenges, practices and strategies in women’s leadership across sectors. The Endowed Chair will play a key role in advancing the university mission to foster an inclusive environment, advocating for women’s empowerment and social equity. The selected candidate will be appointed to a full-time, rolling-track faculty position within an academic department that aligns with their area of expertise

Job Qualifications

The Endowed Chair in Women’s Leadership is expected to have a PhD (or terminal degree) in one of the disciplines represented in the four colleges/school at AUS; a distinguished record of outstanding intellectual contributions in research and education in Women’s Leadership, evidenced by high scholarly productivity and impact; excellence in teaching; proven leadership capability; and familiarity with the cultural context of the region. A successful candidate is expected to contribute to the curriculum at the undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and/or professional levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish original research with an explicit focus on women’s leadership and advancement, women in multicultural and complex societies, or social justice and women’s advancement in the UAE and Gulf.
• Build intellectual community and provide leadership through outreach activities that bring the community in direct contact with scholarly experts, including public discussions, workshops and symposiums.
• Create and help deliver innovative leadership programs that enable women to benefit from the latest leadership insights for the development of personal strategies that build confidence, influence and resilience.
• Advocate for women’s issues and gender equity within the academic community.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, the following documents are requested: (a) a cover letter (maximum two pages), outlining your vision for the endowed chair position, your interest in the role, and how your expertise and past experiences related to women’s leadership make you a strong candidate; (b) a one- to two-page statement detailing your contributions to advancing women’s leadership and outlining your plans to engage both internal and external communities in realizing the vision of the endowed chair; (c) your curriculum vitae, including your teaching experience and list of publications; (d) your teaching philosophy; and (e) your research statement.

Please apply online at https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=CAS-26-01.