American University in Dubai Jobs 2026: Faculty & Adjunct Openings

American University in Dubai Faculty Jobs 2026 at a Glance

AUD recruits full-time and part-time faculty through a dedicated online recruitment portal. Full-time faculty are generally appointed before the fall semester, while adjunct hiring takes place before academic semesters and summer terms according to teaching needs.

Current Full-Time Faculty Openings

The official full-time faculty page currently reports 14 jobs. Active examples include:

Typical Faculty Eligibility

Eligibility is vacancy-specific, but many current Assistant/Associate Professor postings require:

• a PhD or other specified terminal degree in the relevant discipline;
• the doctorate from a Western-accredited institution where explicitly stated;
• evidence of university-level teaching effectiveness or strong teaching potential;
• an active scholarly or professional-development record;
• excellent written and oral English; and
• the ability to work collaboratively in an international academic environment.

Professional credentials and industry experience can be important differentiators. For example, the Accounting search identifies CPA certification as a major advantage, while the Computer Engineering AI search values industrial experience.

Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Positions

AUD currently lists three adjunct opportunities. Verified examples include:

• Adjunct Instructor in the Center for English Proficiency — English Bridge Program;
• Adjunct Instructor of Game Engines and Production; and
• Adjunct Instructor in English.

Current adjunct postings can require a master’s degree or higher rather than a PhD, depending on the subject. They also state that the roles are part-time and may be particularly suited to candidates already resident and sponsored in Dubai.

Several adjunct advertisements are evaluated until filled.

Salary and Expatriate Benefits

AUD does not publish one universal salary figure for all faculty jobs. Current full-time advertisements instead describe the compensation package as competitive and based on an expatriate model.

For example, the current Computer Engineering — Artificial Intelligence advertisement lists:

• tax-exempt basic salary;
• housing allowance;
• annual two-way airfare;
• health and life insurance;
• professional memberships;
• conference-attendance expenses;
• assistance with children’s tuition; and
• other role-specific components.

Administrative and Professional Careers

AUD’s main employment page also lists professional and administrative opportunities. Current examples include:

• Quality Assurance Officer;
• Director of Communications;
• Academic Advisor;
• Personal Counselor;
• Game Lab Specialist;
• Accounting Manager;
• Project Director — School of Medicine;
• Student Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator;
• Administrative Assistant — Office of Human Resources; and
• Human Resources Coordinator.

Administrative hiring follows role-specific requirements and should not be confused with the faculty portal’s academic qualification rules.

How to Apply for AUD Faculty Jobs

1. Open the official AUD recruitment portal.
2. Select Full-time Faculty Positions or Part-time Faculty Positions (Adjunct).
3. Open the job card and confirm degree, specialization, experience, start term and closing conditions.
4. Create or update your candidate profile in the portal.
5. Prepare the vacancy-specific dossier.
6. Submit through the official recruitment portal.

Common application materials

Many current academic postings request:

• cover letter;
• updated CV;
• statement of teaching philosophy; and
• contact information for three academic/professional references.

Some disciplines may request additional evidence, such as portfolios, research material, professional certifications or original transcripts upon hire.

CareerAidHub Applicant Guidance

Apply against the exact discipline, not a generic faculty label

AUD advertisements are specific about teaching areas. Finance, Decision Sciences, Biology, Public Speaking and Computer Engineering AI each require different evidence. Tailor the CV and cover letter accordingly.

Address the Western-accreditation requirement directly

Where a posting uses this wording, make the accreditation status of your degree institution easy for the committee to verify.

For adjunct roles, confirm Dubai residency constraints

Some current adjunct postings explicitly target candidates already resident and under sponsorship in Dubai. Check this before investing time in the application.

Applicants can also review CareerAidHub’s faculty positions, research jobs, and scientist jobs.