CET - Mechatronics Engineering

Full-Time Faculty – Mechatronics Engineering

American University in the Emirates (AUE)
Academic Year: 2026–2027

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications from Ph.D. holders for full-time faculty positions (Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence) for the Academic Year 2026–2027

Academic year: 2026-2027 

The faculty required will be teaching in one or more of the below Specializations:

• Mechatronics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Robotics and Control systems

 Instruction Language: English

Teaching Load:  24 credit hours per academic year

Job purpose

Responsible to provide students with professional expertise in teaching, assessing student work, academic advising, participating in administrative and committee activities, professional service, and community service. 

Qualifications & Education

• Ph.D. in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field from an accredited university.
• 18 credit hours of graduate studies in the required field.
• A minimum of three (3) articles indexed in Scopus listed journals or five (5) articles in peer-reviewed journals in the past five years”.
• Qualification Recognition from the Ministry of Education in UAE.
• WES Equivalency if the degree was not issued from the United States.

Experience 

• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching /working experience in an internationally accredited university.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 3 publications in the last 5 years.
• Proven record of excellence at baccalaureate and graduate program level teaching

Job purpose

Responsible for providing students with professional expertise in teaching, assessing student work, academic advising, participating in administrative and committee activities, professional service, and community service. 

 

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Curricular development and review.
• Record of professional accomplishment including peer-reviewed publications
• Continued research program and interest in collaboration with another faculty. 
• Ability to integrate web-based and digital technology in the classroom.
• Willingness to provide service to the University and the College.
• Excellent English Proficiency and Communication skills for Faculty teaching in English
• Excellent Arabic Proficiency and Communication skills for faculty teaching in Arabic

Job Description

 1. Instructional Delivery (Teaching Performance)

·         Present research and practice driven teaching and

·         adapt to latest pedagogical techniques that stimulate students to inquiry and to encompass a broad and coherent body of knowledge, attaining the skills and competencies through engaging delivery techniques and development of appropriate assessments

2. Instructional Management

·         Effectively manage the instructional processes

3. Assessment and Evaluation

·         Evaluating students’ performance and grading

·         Provide clear assessment criteria that reflect course content and its learning outcomes

·         Set expectations to students and avoid cognitive biasness

4. Curriculum Development and Review

Contributes to regular curriculum reviewing and improving the existing curriculum for quality and effectiveness

1. For quality:
1. Currency and relevancy of the theories and practice in the field
2. Intellectual rigor appropriate to the level of the degree program
2. For Effectiveness
1. Increasingly complex presentation of theories, principles, and practice
2. Increasingly complex levels of analysis and development of competencies
3. Application of theories and principles.

5. Research, and/or Scholarship

Actively engage in scholarly activities and publish peer-reviewed articles in area of specialization thus contributing to the Mission of the University

6. Professional Development

Acquire latest academic techniques, discipline and professional certification, technology related development, and leadership development through attending in-campus and out-campus workshops, seminars and training

7. Academic Advising and Academic Success

Provide academic advising and guidance the students in the program learning outcomes, curriculum planning and career planning

8. Service

Participate by working in a task force or workgroup to accomplish assignment or project such as accreditation, recruitment, research administration, consultation, and service to university, discipline and to community

 

About American University in the Emirates (AUE):

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) invites applications from well-qualified candidates for a range of faculty and administrative positions. AUE is located in Dubai Intl. Academic City.

AUE is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation and growth, where your expertise and aspirations find a welcoming environment.

At AUE, we believe Nothing is Impossible is the Pathway to Success

AUE comprises seven dynamic colleges: College of Law, College of Education, College of Design, College of Business Administration, College of Health Sciences, College of Media and Mass Communication, College of Computer Information Technology and College of Security and Strategic Studies. Each college boasts unique strengths and prestigious accreditations, reflecting our commitment to providing a world-class education.