Summary
American University of Sharjah is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in Accounting for its Department of Accounting and Information Systems. The role includes teaching, research and service, with particular interest in candidates focused on taxation. Applicants must hold a PhD in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited university and demonstrate publication evidence and research potential; the university also seeks the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students. The position is in Sharjah, offers a competitive tax-free UAE salary with free housing and paid utilities, and has an application deadline of December 31, 2026.
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FACULTY POSITION IN ACCOUNTING: The Department of Accounting and Information Systems at American University of Sharjah invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in accounting at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department’s teaching, research activities, and service. While we welcome applications from academics with diverse accounting backgrounds, we are particularly interested in candidates with a focus on taxation. The salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and tax-free in the UAE. Free housing, paid utilities, and other attractive benefits are provided.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: All candidates must have a PhD in accounting from an AACSB-accredited university, preferably in North America. Assistant professors must have evidence of publications and promising research potential. A successful candidate should be able to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- PhD obtained from an AACSB-accredited institution, preferably in North America
- PhD completed within the last five years (preferably within three) or nearing completion
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a PhD in Accounting, if possible. If not, a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Business plus a PhD in Accounting is sufficient
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, please send your documents (a) a cover letter explaining your interest in the position; (b) your curriculum vita, which must include your teaching experience, list of publications/work-in-progress, as well as the contact information of at least three references; and (c) your teaching philosophy to Ms. Andrea Recheta, Administrative Assistant, Department of Accounting and Information Systems, at https://forms.aus.edu/252661565220857. Additional documents will be solicited from shortlisted candidates.
The review of applications will begin immediately, with an application deadline of December 31, 2026. The position is subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate is expected to start in the second week of August 2027. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The School of Business Administration enrolls over 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. AUS is ranked among the top three universities in the UAE (2027). Ranked third in the UAE and among the top 300 universities globally for business and management studies (2026), first (tied) in the UAE and among the top 250 universities globally for accounting and finance (2026) and third in the UAE and among the top 400 universities globally in the category of economics and econometrics (2026). The AUS MBA program is ranked second in the UAE, seventh (tied) in the Middle East and Africa region, and among the world's top 200 in the QS Global MBA Rankings (2026). The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with majors in accounting, economics, finance, information systems and business analytics, management, marketing and supply chain management, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Graduate degrees include the Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Data Analytics, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Economics and Policy, Master of Science in Finance, PhD in Finance, and PhD in Management. The school has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since April 2011.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications from accomplished scholars committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research within an American-style, globally recognized institution. Successful candidates will be offered a salary commensurate with experience, along with free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits.
As a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational university, AUS is consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the Arab region and among the top 17 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS, 2027). The university fosters a diverse community of over 6,000 students from more than 100 nations, with English as the language of instruction and the workplace.
Located in Sharjah's University City, AUS is directly adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, providing faculty with significant opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research and contribute directly to the UAE’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem. The campus is set in a vibrant and cosmopolitan area, offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment and cultural experiences, with Sharjah International Airport minutes away and Dubai International Airport only 30 minutes from campus. A number of schools aligned with various international curricula are located nearby.
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.