University of Sharjah Faculty Jobs 2026 currently include five verified professor-track postings relevant to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor applicants. As of 14 October 2026, the live academic-vacancy system shows an Assistant Professor opening in Mathematics with an AI focus, a Health Services Administration posting listed at Associate Professor level but describing Assistant/Associate eligibility, and three separate Professor postings in Arabic Language and Literature. Current deadlines run from 6 to 7 December 2026.
Current University of Sharjah Professor-Track Openings
| Current Vacancy | Deadline & Key Fit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor — Mathematics College of Sciences · Ref. 2708 | 6 Dec 2026. PhD in Mathematics; teaching/research profile linked to Mathematics for AI, with ML/AI-related scholarly publication expectations. |
| Associate Professor — Health Services Administration College of Health Sciences · Ref. 2713 | 7 Dec 2026. Posting text invites Assistant/Associate Professor applicants with a PhD in Public Health focused on health care management, policy, economics, health services research or closely related areas. |
| Professor — Arabic Language & Literature Ref. 2710 | 7 Dec 2026. PhD required. The English vacancy page directs applicants to the Arabic job description for detailed duties and specialization requirements. |
| Professor — Arabic Language & Literature Ref. 2711 | 7 Dec 2026. Separate Professor posting. Review the Arabic vacancy description before applying. |
| Professor — Arabic Language & Literature Ref. 2712 | 7 Dec 2026. Separate Professor posting. Review the Arabic vacancy description before applying. |
Assistant Professor in Mathematics — Artificial Intelligence Focus
The College of Sciences is currently recruiting an Assistant Professor in Mathematics. The vacancy specifically seeks a candidate with mathematical expertise connected to Artificial Intelligence rather than a generic mathematics profile.
| College | College of Sciences |
|---|---|
| Department | Mathematics |
| Reference | 2708-2026-10-06T09:01:07 |
| Posting date | 6 October 2026 |
| Closing date | 6 December 2026 |
| Required qualification | PhD in Mathematics from an accredited and internationally recognized university |
| Teaching fit | Experience teaching mathematics courses related to Artificial Intelligence |
| Research fit | Strong publication record on ML/AI-related topics in peer-reviewed Scopus-indexed journals |
| Experience | At least 2 years of university teaching experience |
| Language | Fluency in spoken and written English |
| Nationality / residence | Official page states all nationalities; UAE residence not required |
This role is best suited to mathematicians whose research and teaching already intersect with machine learning, artificial intelligence, mathematical foundations of AI, or adjacent computational areas.
Health Services Administration — Assistant / Associate Professor Route
The current Health Services Administration vacancy is listed by the HR portal as Associate Professor, while the vacancy description itself states that the department invites applications at Assistant Professor / Associate Professor level. The intended start date is August 2027.
| College | College of Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Department | Health Services Administration / Health Care Management |
| Reference | 2713-2026-10-06T11:59:09 |
| Posting date | 6 October 2026 |
| Closing date | 7 December 2026 |
| Expected start | August 2027 |
| Doctoral background | PhD in Public Health with concentration in Health Care Management, Health Policy, Health Economics, Health Services Research or closely related field |
| Preferred experience | Minimum 5 years of university-level teaching experience is preferred |
| Teaching areas | Health economics and finance, healthcare quality, biostatistics, epidemiology and related public-health / healthcare-management fields |
| Research profile | Evidence of sustained scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, research grants and conference participation |
| Additional value | Curriculum development, accreditation, online/technology-enhanced teaching and academic leadership experience are advantageous |
| Nationality / residence | Official page states all nationalities; UAE residence not required |
Professor Openings in Arabic Language and Literature
The University currently lists three separate Professor vacancies in the Department of Arabic Language and Literature, all posted on 6 October 2026 and all closing on 7 December 2026.
| Official Posting | Published Criteria Visible on English Page |
|---|---|
| Professor — Ref. 2710 | PhD required; at least eight years of university teaching; full proficiency in Arabic and English and ability to teach in both; refereed publications during the last five years. All nationalities; applicants inside or outside the UAE may apply. Read the full Arabic criteria. |
| Professor — Ref. 2711 | PhD required; official criteria show relevant experience of 2 years; all nationalities; applicants inside or outside the UAE may apply. Detailed job description is provided in Arabic. |
| Professor — Ref. 2712 | PhD required; official criteria show relevant experience of 2 years; all nationalities; applicants inside or outside the UAE may apply. Detailed job description is provided in Arabic. |
Who Should Apply?
There is no single university-wide eligibility matrix for all current academic vacancies. Each posting defines its own doctoral field, experience level, publication expectations and teaching requirements.
| Assistant Professor candidates | Should demonstrate a strong doctoral match, relevant teaching ability and an active research record aligned with the advertised specialization |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor candidates | Should show sustained research productivity, university teaching, student supervision and increasing academic leadership appropriate to the vacancy |
| Professor candidates | Should follow the exact senior-rank requirements of the individual advertisement; the current Arabic Language postings provide their detailed descriptions in Arabic |
| Research quality | Current reviewed roles emphasize peer-reviewed publication records, scholarly activity and discipline-specific research fit |
| Teaching | Applicants should be ready to teach the subjects specifically identified in the vacancy, including undergraduate and/or graduate courses where stated |
| Service | Departmental, university, accreditation, curriculum and community-service contributions may form part of the role |
Guidance for International Applicants
The current Mathematics, Health Services Administration and Arabic Language Professor pages reviewed for this update state that the vacancies are open to all nationalities and that applicants do not need to be currently living in the UAE.
| Nationality | All nationalities on the current professor-track postings reviewed |
|---|---|
| Current UAE residence | Not required on the reviewed postings |
| Degree relevance | The PhD must match the field or specialization described in the exact vacancy |
| Academic evidence | Publications, teaching history, supervision, grants and curriculum/accreditation work should be presented where relevant |
| Employment terms | Salary and benefits are not consistently published on the public vacancy pages reviewed; candidates should confirm them during the formal recruitment process |
Applicants from outside the UAE should avoid assuming a standard relocation package, housing allowance, schooling allowance or airfare benefit unless the University provides those terms formally for the specific appointment.
Documents to Prepare
The current public postings do not provide one universal document checklist for every faculty vacancy. Applicants should follow the upload requirements shown after opening the specific vacancy in the University HR system.
For preparation purposes, a competitive academic dossier should normally have the following ready:
- updated academic CV;
- position-specific cover letter or statement of interest if requested;
- PhD and other degree records;
- publication list;
- research profile or research plan where relevant;
- teaching record and courses taught;
- student-supervision record;
- research-grant and project information;
- curriculum, accreditation or academic-service evidence where relevant; and
- referee information if requested by the application system.
How to Apply for University of Sharjah Faculty Jobs
- Open the official University of Sharjah Academic Vacancies page.
- Select the exact vacancy and reference number.
- Read the job purpose, required skills, desirable requirements and job criteria.
- Confirm that your PhD, teaching history and research specialization match the posting.
- Use the Apply Now function on the official HR system.
- Complete the application profile accurately and consistently with your CV.
- Upload the vacancy-specific documents requested by the portal.
- Submit before the role-specific expiry date.
- Use the Track Your Application feature on the University HR site for follow-up.
CareerAidHub Application Strategy
Apply to the exact specialization, not to the university generally
The Mathematics role is explicitly AI-oriented, while the Health Services Administration position emphasizes public-health and healthcare-management domains. Your application should foreground the matching expertise immediately.
Make the first page of the CV screening-friendly
Show the PhD field, current academic rank, years of teaching, principal research areas and strongest relevant publications early. Do not make the committee search through a long CV to confirm basic fit.
Use evidence rather than generic claims
Where the advertisement asks for research strength, show publications, grants, funded projects, citations or other verifiable outputs. Where it asks for teaching strength, name the courses and levels actually taught.
Treat accreditation and curriculum work as substantive experience
The Health Services Administration posting specifically values curriculum development and accreditation experience. Candidates with genuine work in these areas should state their role and contribution precisely.
Do not assume senior-rank equivalence
Professor and Associate Professor titles vary across systems. Use the University of Sharjah vacancy criteria rather than assuming your present title automatically maps to the advertised rank.
Career Accelerator Program
CareerAidHub offers mentorship, academic CV and application-document support, and opportunity targeting. Contact coaxialedu@gmail.com for details. Recruitment decisions remain with the University.
Pre-Submission Checklist
- The vacancy is still active in the official HR system.
- The reference number matches the role you intend to apply for.
- Your PhD field matches the advertised specialization.
- Your teaching evidence maps to the courses or subjects named in the posting.
- Your research record is presented with accurate, verifiable publication details.
- International-applicant conditions have been checked on the live vacancy.
- All documents and profile entries use consistent dates and job titles.
- The application is submitted before the published expiry date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the University of Sharjah currently hiring faculty?
Yes. As of 14 October 2026, CareerAidHub verified five current professor-track postings within this article’s scope: one Assistant Professor in Mathematics, one Health Services Administration posting, and three Professor postings in Arabic Language and Literature.
What are the current deadlines?
The Mathematics Assistant Professor vacancy closes on 6 December 2026. The Health Services Administration posting and the three Arabic Language and Literature Professor postings close on 7 December 2026.
Can applicants outside the UAE apply?
Yes. The current professor-track vacancy pages reviewed state that applicants living outside the UAE may apply and that the vacancies are open to all nationalities.
Does the Mathematics Assistant Professor role require AI experience?
Yes. The vacancy specifically seeks a PhD in Mathematics with expertise related to Artificial Intelligence, teaching experience in Mathematics for AI and a strong ML/AI-related publication record.
Is the Health Services Administration role Assistant or Associate Professor?
The HR listing title shows Associate Professor, while the official job-purpose text states that applications are invited at Assistant Professor / Associate Professor level. Applicants should follow the exact options available in the live application system.
Are there current Full Professor positions?
Yes. Three separate Professor postings in Arabic Language and Literature are currently listed with a 7 December 2026 closing date.
Does the University publish salary on these vacancy pages?
The current public vacancy pages reviewed do not consistently publish a salary or universal benefits package. Candidates should confirm appointment terms through the formal recruitment process.
Where should I apply?
Apply only through the official University of Sharjah HR Academic Vacancies system and the Apply Now function associated with the exact vacancy.
Official University of Sharjah Sources
| Academic vacancies | University of Sharjah HR Academic Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor — Mathematics | Ref. 2708 · closes 6 December 2026 |
| Health Services Administration | Ref. 2713 · closes 7 December 2026 |
| Professor — Arabic Language & Literature | Refs. 2710, 2711 and 2712 · close 7 December 2026 |
| Last verified | 14 October 2026 |
Editorial note: CareerAidHub is not the recruiting institution. Vacancies can be revised, withdrawn or closed by the University. The official University of Sharjah HR page is the controlling source for current status, eligibility, required documents and application submission.
