Vacancy: Assistant/Associate Professor of Art History (American University in Dubai)

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Art History
Deadline: until this position is filled
Institution: The School of Arts and Sciences, American University in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The School of Arts and Sciences at the American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Art History to begin teaching in Spring 2023. Preference for a background in non-Western art, particularly the art and architecture of the Islamic world.
The successful candidate will have:
  • Ph.D. in Art History, Cultural Studies, Humanities or a related field from a Western accredited institution at the time of appointment.
  • Preference for a background in non-Western art, particularly the art and architecture of the Islamic world
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team.
Candidates will have evidence of successful teaching experience or must demonstrate significant potential and promise of teaching effectiveness and excellence at the undergraduate level. Additionally, candidates are expected to meet standards for personal professional scholarship, and assist in student advising, curriculum development and other service to the department, school, and community.
The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Besides tax-exempt basic salary, it includes housing, annual two-way airfare, health / life insurance, professional memberships, conference attendance expenses, assistance with children’s tuition, and other components.
The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE nationals and international students who seek world-class career-oriented education. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for an international education.
Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.
Interested applicants must submit the following requirements via email to facultyrecruitment@aud.edu.
  • Cover letter
  • Updated CV
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references
Alternatively, applicants can submit their application materials to the following postal address:
Faculty Recruitment, The American University in Du,bai P.O. Box 28282, Dubai, U.A.E.