Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi Endowed Chair in Women’s Leadership

Role overview

American University of Sharjah is seeking a full-time professor-level faculty member to hold the Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi Endowed Chair in Women’s Leadership. The appointee will help advance research, teaching, and community engagement focused on women’s leadership, gender equity, empowerment, and broader social impact. This role is part of a rolling-track faculty appointment in an academic unit that matches the selected candidate’s expertise.

What the role is expected to do

• Contribute scholarship that deepens understanding of women’s leadership, including leadership in multicultural settings, social justice, and advancement in the UAE and the Gulf region.
• Strengthen intellectual exchange by organizing and participating in outreach events such as public conversations, workshops, and symposia that connect scholars with the wider community.
• Design and support innovative leadership initiatives that help women build confidence, influence, resilience, and practical leadership strategies.
• Promote women’s concerns and gender equity within the academic environment.

Qualifications and academic expectations

The university is looking for a scholar with a PhD or other terminal degree in one of the disciplines represented across AUS’s four colleges/school. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of high-quality research and educational contributions in women’s leadership, clear teaching excellence, demonstrated leadership ability, and awareness of the region’s cultural context. The person appointed should also be able to contribute at undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, and/or professional levels.

Application materials

Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter of up to two pages explaining their vision for the endowed chair, interest in the role, and how their background in women’s leadership makes them a strong fit. They should also submit a one- to two-page statement describing their contributions to advancing women’s leadership and their plans to engage internal and external communities in support of the chair’s vision, along with a CV that includes teaching experience and publications, a teaching philosophy statement, and a research statement.

Timeline and start date

Applications are reviewed as they are received. For strongest consideration, candidates should submit materials by February 8, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. The preferred start date is on or before August 15, 2026.

About American University of Sharjah

American University of Sharjah is a private, not-for-profit, coeducational institution inspired by the American liberal arts model and rooted in Arab culture. Based in University City, Sharjah, it serves more than 6,800 students from over 100 nationalities. English is the language used for instruction and work. The university has ranked among the top 10 Arab universities in QS World University Rankings for ten consecutive years. It is licensed in the UAE, accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, and accredited in the United States by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The campus is located near Sharjah International Airport and about 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport, in a vibrant area with access to travel, cultural activities, entertainment, and natural surroundings. Compensation and benefits are described as competitive.

About Sharjah and the UAE

The United Arab Emirates has a population of nearly 10 million people representing more than 200 nationalities. Sharjah is the country’s third most populous emirate after Dubai and Abu Dhabi.