"Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship"

The Department of Management, Strategy and Entrepreneurship (MS&E) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in strategy and entrepreneurship at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department’s research, teaching and service. Priority will be given to candidates with primary teaching and research expertise in the areas of strategy and entrepreneurship, such as organizational policy and strategy, global strategy, competitive analysis, entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, business venture, innovation management and strategic change. The salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and tax-free in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits are provided.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

All candidates must have a PhD in Management from an AACSB-accredited university. An ABD near completion will be considered. Candidates must show great research potential, with promising working papers ideally on track to publication in top-tier management journals. Existing publications in top-tier management journals are a plus. A successful candidate should be willing and able to teach across the curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (MBA and PhD).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply, the following documents are requested: (a) a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your expertise relates to organizational behavior and human resource management; (b) your curriculum vitae, including your teaching experience, list of publications, list of work-in-progress/working papers and the contact information of at least three references; (c) your teaching philosophy; and (d) your research statement.

Please send your documents to Abegail Morata, Administrative Assistant, Department of MS&E, at https://forms.aus.edu/252512469434862. Additional documents will be solicited from shortlisted candidates. Applications sent via email are not accepted and, therefore, will not be considered by the recruitment committee.

Review of applicants will begin immediately. The posting is expected to remain open until it is filled. The successful candidate is expected to start in August 2026.