"Assistant / Associate Professor of English - Creative Writing"

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Assistant / Associate Professor of English - Creative Writing

The Department of English at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a specialization in creative writing to begin August 2026. We are seeking an accomplished creative writer with an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing, English, or closely related discipline.

The successful candidate should have an accomplished record of publication, an active program of creative or scholarly output in their field, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. We are open to candidates with a wide range of genre or field specialties. We are particularly interested in candidates who possess expertise in course and program development in creative writing. Additional preferred qualifications include a minimum of three years’ experience teaching in North American-style higher education institutions and experience with international student populations.

Teaching responsibilities include a six-course annual load (3/3) in creative writing and first-year academic writing, with the possibility of teaching literature courses depending on qualifications. Additional responsibilities include contributing to the creative and intellectual life of the department and university through meaningful service, including organizing workshops or events, student mentoring, and participation in shared governance responsibilities.

New faculty at AUS benefit from robust institutional support, including opportunities for research/creative works grants, professional development support, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The department is a diverse and dynamic community with wide-ranging teaching and research interests, including literary studies, linguistics, composition, and education. The department supports several programs, including the core university writing program, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, and a Master of Arts in TESOL. For more information about the Department of English, please visit https://www.aus.edu/cas/department-of-english

Required Qualifications:

• MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or English (or a closely related discipline)
• Significant record of publications commensurate with rank
• Teaching experience in creative writing at the college level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum and program development in creative writing
• A minimum of three years’ experience teaching in North American-style higher education institutions
• Experience with international student populations

AUS is fully committed to equal opportunity at all levels without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, disability, family status, or national origin.

Positions are subject to budgetary approval.

About American University of Sharjah

American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research and creative work. AUS fosters a community that celebrates diversity and whose members are committed to the ideals of open intellectual inquiry, ethical behavior and civic responsibility.

AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 6,000 students from over 100 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. Among the top 18 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2026), AUS is consistently among the top 10 universities in the Arab region (QS Arab Region University Rankings, 2025).

AUS is located in the heart of Sharjah’s University City, adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and just minutes from Sharjah International Airport and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The campus is situated in a vibrant and cosmopolitan area offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 USA) since June 2004.

For more information, please visit www.aus.edu.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should include the following in their online application, submitted to https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=ENG-26-02:

• Cover letter detailing teaching experience and research/creative activities (2-3pp)
• Current curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of three references

The submission deadline for full consideration is December 7, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only candidates advancing in the selection process will be contacted. The committee expects to schedule interviews in mid-January; at that time letters of recommendation, a sample syllabus and lesson plan, and a writing sample will be requested.