Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management
American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · Full Time
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- PhD
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- Full-time or visiting faculty applicants with a PhD in Supply Chain Management or a related field, and the ability to teach and contribute to research and service at a university setting, are eligible to apply.
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Job description
Role overview
American University of Sharjah’s School of Business Administration is seeking a full-time or visiting faculty member in Supply Chain Management at the Assistant Professor level. The appointment is planned for Fall 2026 (August), with the role based in Sharjah, UAE.
The successful faculty member will support the department through research, teaching, and service. Applicants from a broad range of SCM backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with particular interest in candidates whose expertise or teaching focus includes logistics and distribution, supply chain analytics, supply chain quality management, and service supply chains.
Compensation and benefits
The role comes with a competitive salary that is tax-free in the UAE and aligned with the selected candidate’s experience. The package also includes free accommodation, utility coverage, and additional benefits.
Qualifications
- A PhD in Supply Chain Management or a closely related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution, with preference given to North American universities.
- Demonstrated potential for research, supported by promising scholarly output and/or published work.
- Capability to teach both undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
Application materials
Applicants are expected to submit the following items:
- A cover letter outlining interest in the position.
- A current CV including teaching background, publications, work in progress, and contact details for at least three referees.
- A statement describing teaching philosophy.
Shortlisted candidates may be asked for additional documentation.
Timeline
Application review and interviews are scheduled to begin in February 2026. The position will stay open until it is filled. The expected start date is Spring 2026 (January) and/or Fall 2026 (August).
About the School
The School of Business Administration serves more than 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. Its business and management programs are highly ranked internationally, and the school has held AACSB accreditation since April 2011. The school offers undergraduate majors in accounting, economics, finance, information systems and business analytics, management, marketing, and supply chain management, along with graduate programs including MBA, 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.
About the university
American University of Sharjah is an independent, non-profit, coeducational university focused on teaching, research, and creative work. The institution values diversity, open inquiry, ethical conduct, and civic responsibility. It is licensed in the UAE and accredited by the country’s Commission for Academic Accreditation, and it also holds U.S. accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The university educates more than 6,000 students representing around 100 nationalities across the School of Business Administration, College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Architecture, Art and Design. The campus is in Sharjah University City, near the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and Sharjah International Airport, about 35 minutes from Downtown Dubai and 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport.