Part-Time Teaching Opportunities for the Fall semester of AY2025-26:
We are pleased to announce that part-time teaching positions for the Fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year, starting on September 1, 2025, are now open. You are invited to explore and apply for available positions relevant to your discipline.
Applications are being accepted via Interfolio through the links provided below:
The Inaugural Philip K. Hitti Endowed Chair in Middle Eastern Studies
The Department of Political Studies and Public Administration (PSPA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for the inaugural Philip K. Hitti Endowed Chair in Middle Eastern Studies, set to begin on August 15, 2025. This position may be offered as a visiting professorship or fellowship, available for a term or an academic year.
Established through a generous gift from the Friends of Philip K. Hitti in 2024, this prestigious Chair seeks a distinguished scholar with a strong record of academic excellence. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Middle Eastern Studies or a related field and hold the rank of associate or full professor.
We welcome applicants who demonstrate a commitment to outstanding research, teaching, and intellectual engagement in Middle Eastern studies, with a particular focus on the region’s politics and history.
The successful candidate will:
● Teach two courses per year (1/1) in alignment with the department’s curricular needs and the Chair’s mission.
● Mentor junior faculty within PSPA and across AUB working in Middle Eastern Studies or related areas.
● Contribute to a collegial and dynamic department that values professionalism and collaboration.
A complete application includes:
● A letter of application outlining the candidate’s vision for their stay at AUB, including potential undergraduate and graduate courses.
● A curriculum vitae (CV).
● Names and contact information for three references (letters of recommendation will only be requested for shortlisted candidates).
All application materials should be submitted via
Interfolio.
Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2025.
The Altaf S. Al Sabah Visiting Chair in Women and Societal Development Studies
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Media Studies (SOAM) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for the Altaf S. Al Sabah Visiting Chair in Women and Societal Development Studies, beginning August 15, 2025. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, subject to university approval. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
This Chair was established through a generous gift from Sheikha Al Sabah to AUB in May 2017, in honor of Sheikha Lulwa Nasser M. Al Sabah and Sheikha Shaikha Ali S. Al Sabah, with the aim of empowering women and advancing gender equity in the region. The Chair is expected to enhance AUB’s teaching and research capacities in the field of women and gender studies.
We seek an advanced assistant or associate professor with a demonstrated record of scholarship on women and gender in the Middle East. While the specific area of expertise is open, the successful candidate must contribute to at least one of the core disciplines within SOAM. Applicants should hold a PhD in Women and Gender Studies or a related discipline and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
The successful candidate will:
● Teach two courses per year (1/1) in alignment with the department’s curricular needs and the Chair’s mission to expand AUB’s offerings in women and gender studies.
● Play a significant role in programming efforts (e.g., lectures, symposia, workshops) that advance discussions on women and gender studies at AUB.
● Contribute to a collegial and dynamic department that values professionalism and collaboration.
A complete application includes:
● A letter of application outlining the candidate’s vision for their stay at AUB, including potential undergraduate and graduate courses and a plan for innovative programming in women and gender studies. ● A curriculum vitae (CV).
● Names and contact information for three references (letters of recommendation will only be requested for shortlisted candidates).
All application materials should be submitted via
Interfolio.
Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2025.
Department of Economics: Tenure-track faculty position in Economics
The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position to begin in the Fall semester of 2025-2026 academic year (August 2025).
Preference will be given for applicants at the assistant professor level and applicants at the associate or full professor will alternatively be considered
AUB is a teaching-centered research university with a commitment to liberal arts education.
Founded in 1866, its mission is to produce and deliver high quality knowledge and to contribute to the wellbeing and development of the population of Lebanon and the West Asia and North Africa region.
We encourage candidates from all fields of Economics to apply.
Successful candidates will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and should be committed to research and teaching of the highest quality. The teaching load is four courses per year. The language of instruction is English. Candidates must have a PhD in Economics by the time of appointment.
Interested candidates should provide a cover letter, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, job market paper and three recommendation letters.
Application materials must be submitted through
Interfolio.
Review of applications will begin on
May 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Department of Fine Arts and Art History: Tenure-track assistant professor in Choral Conducting
The Department of Fine Arts and Art History (FAAH) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for the position of tenure-track assistant professor in Choral Conducting.
The successful candidate will carry a dual role as conductor of the AUB choir and as the director of the minor degree in music currently offered by the department.
The successful candidate will work to develop and guide the minor degree in Music towards a BA degree. Experience in curricular development and/or academic administration would be an asset. Contributions to service include collaborating with the Zaki Nassif Program for Music.
In their role as director of the music program, the successful candidate will promote and develop a curricular emphasis on Arabic or other non-Western musical traditions with particular attention to global improvisational traditions and/or composition. In their position as choir conductor, the successful applicant will work with the university to raise funds and promote the formation of a high-quality and innovative choral ensemble.
We seek a colleague who can offer introductory and intermediate courses in a range of areas (eg. history, theory), as well as advanced courses in areas of specialization. We particularly welcome candidates with experience arranging for and working with diverse small ensembles.
Applicants must demonstrate evidence of teaching and research excellence. The applicant must hold a terminal degree in the field with a preference for doctorate holders. The language of instruction is English.
The position will start in August of 2025.
Please submit the following application materials:
1) Letter of interest
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Three academic reference letters
4) Two samples of published music and/or academic research
5) Two sample syllabi.
Application materials must be submitted through
Interfolio.
Application review will begin on the 1st of May 2025 and continue rolling until the position is filled .
Department of Psychology: Tenure-Track faculty position in Clinical Psychology
The Department of Psychology at the American University of Beirut invites applications for one full‐time faculty position in clinical psychology, with commitment to the scientist‐practitioner model. The position is tenure‐track and open to all ranks (assistant, associate and full professor).
Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses. We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in research, teaching, and institutional service. The position is to begin August 15, 2025.Candidates must have a PhD by the time of appointment. The teaching load is four courses a year and the language of instruction is English.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, and a statement on research and teaching. and names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation are not required at this time but will be requested from shortlisted applicants at a later date.
Application materials must be submitted through Interfolio the following
link.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed, but for best consideration, please submit all required credentials by January 15, 2025.
Department of Psychology: Tenure-Track faculty position in Cognitive Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience
The Department of Psychology at the American University of Beirut invites applications for one full‐time faculty position. The area of specialization is in cognitive psychology or cognitive neuroscience. The position is tenure‐track and open to all ranks (assistant, associate and full professor). Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses.
We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in research, teaching, and institutional service. The position is to begin August 15, 2025. Candidates must have a PhD by the time of appointment. The teaching load is four courses a year and the language of instruction is English.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, and a statement on research and teaching. and names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation are not required at this time but will be requested from shortlisted applicants at a later date.
Application materials must be submitted through Interfolio on the following
link. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed, but for best consideration, please submit all required credentials by
January 15, 2025.