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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The American University of Beirut (AUB), an independent, nonsectarian university, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Middle East. The university occupies a beautiful wooded campus overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, located in a central neighborhood in Beirut. The city offers a vibrant, cosm​opolitan, and culturally active environment, and enjoys a moderate climate with four seasons.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences houses 33 academic departments, programs, and centers in four major areas of study: the humanities, the social sciences, the natural science, and the quantitative thought. It offers undergraduate programs leading to bachelor's degrees as well as graduate education leading to master's degrees in most fields and PhD degrees in selected fields. The role of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as the "Gateway to Higher Education" at the University and in the region is central to its mission, promoting liberal education through freedom of choice. We invite you to share our mission by joining our faculty in one of our departments:


    Academic Positions


    Part-Time Teaching Opportunities for the Spring Semester AY 2024-25:

    We are pleased to announce that part-time teaching positions for the Spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year, starting on January 15, 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:​

    • Full-time teaching opportunities in Computer Science​​


     Available Faculty Positions for Academic Year 2025-26:​​​



    Department of Mathematics: Tenure-Track Assistant Professors in Mathematic

    The Department of Mathematics at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for tenure track positions in Mathematics at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 15, 2025.

    The department includes 16 professorial rank faculty members and 10 instructors and lecturers. The research activities of the department are structured around four groups: Algebra and Number Theory, Analysis and Geometry, Partial Differential Equations and Numerical Analysis, Probability and Statistics. Faculty in the department teach a mixture of service courses in large lectures and smaller advanced courses up to the graduate level. The Department has about 100 students enrolled in its Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, and is undergoing final review to launch a PhD program shortly. The language of instruction is English.

    Only applicants holding a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics or Applied Mathematics and showing a strong commitment to teaching and research will be considered. We encourage applicants whose research areas mesh in or complement the existing strengths in the department. We particularly welcome applications in the fields of Algebra and Number Theory, and Probability and Statistics, although strong applications in all areas will be considered seriously. The initial appointment is for a period of four years to allow for a pre-tenure review. In exceptional cases, an appointment at a higher rank than Assistant Professor may be considered. Visiting or sabbatical appointments at all ranks may also be possible.

    AUB is a teaching-centered research university that was founded in 1866. Its mission is to enhance education, primarily for the people of the Middle East, and to participate in the advancement of knowledge. The beautiful campus is located on a hill in Beirut overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with pleasant weather year-round. AUB features a dynamic educational environment with thriving enrollment in many departments in the Sciences, Engineering, Economics and Business, whose students attend courses offered by our department. The department has close connections with the Center for Advanced Mathematical Sciences at AUB which promotes and supports scientific activities through fellowships and research units. AUB has recently founded the Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Computing Hub, which offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

    All interested applicants should submit a letter of application with a CV, research and teaching statements, and arrange for three letters of reference. Applications must be submitted through Interfolio at the following link​.

    All applications and letters of reference should arrive by November 15, 2024.
    Applications will​ continue to be received after the deadline, but may not receive full consideration. ​ ​​


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    Within the framework of Lebanese Law, the American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.​


    Research Positions


    Available Positions:



    Research Assistants - Developing Beliefs and Religious Cognition

    Applications are invited for up to four Research Assistant (RA) positions to assist Dr. Tamer Amin (AUB) and Dr. Maliki Ghossainy (Boston University) with research on developing concepts and beliefs and religious cognition in Lebanon. This work is being conducted in coordination with the Developing Belief Network, an international team of researchers examining the cognitive and cultural factors influencing the development of concepts and beliefs, with a particular emphasis on the domain of religion. The RA positions are for up to 9 months (September 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025, but start dates can be discussed). RAs hired for this position will be expected to dedicate up to 20 hours per week to this role.


    Primary responsibilities include:
    • Participating in recruitment of families from diverse backgrounds across different regions in Lebanon
    • Heavy involvement in data collection, including interviewing children aged 4-13, administering surveys, uploading all video and audio recordings
    • Transcribing child interviews in Arabic and English
    • Creating study stimuli
    • Conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis
    • Attending regular research team meetings
    • Other research tasks as needed
    • Allocating up to 20 hours per week to this position

    Required qualifications and skills:
    • BA/BS (with preference for psychology, education, or other social science)
    • Native fluency in Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic and Lebanese dialect) and excellent command of English (oral and written). At least one position will be filled by someone fluent in French (oral and written)
    • Ability to translate between English or French, and Arabic (MSA and Lebanese dialect)
    • Clear and effective communicator (oral and written)
    • High level of maturity, punctuality, and strong work ethic
    • Attention to detail is extremely important for this position

    Other preferred experience and characteristics:
    • Prior experience working with children
    • Proficiency in French (oral and written)
    • Interested in or currently pursuing graduate studies
    • Previous research experience (including qualitative and/or qualitative data analysis)
    • Ability to manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and appointments for research participants
    • Organized, self-starter, and ability to work under time constraints
    • Ability to work some weekends
    • Access to a private car

    How to apply:
    • Interested candidates should send their applications (Letter of Interest, CV, and a writing sample) via email to Dr. Tamer Amin (tamer.amin@aub.edu.lb) & Dr. Maliki​​ Ghossainy (malikig@bu.edu)
    • Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled
    • At least 2 letters of recommendation should be sent separately by the recommenders directly to Drs. Amin and Ghossainy

    Coordinator of the Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health for humanitarian settings in the Middle East and North Africa

    1. Background

    The American University of Beirut (AUB) and Save the Children developed the Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health for humanitarian settings in the Middle East and North Africa (Dip CAMH) as an academic post-graduate training program for mid-senior mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) practitioners working in the region. The Dip CAMH aims to help strengthen the capacity of MHPSS practitioners, and contribute to reducing the gap in accessing CAMH-focused MHPSS in contexts affected by conflict and/or displacement in the Middle East and North Africa.

    The American University of Beirut (AUB) is an institution of higher learning founded to provide excellence in education, to participate in the advancement of knowledge through research, and to serve the peoples of the Middle East and beyond. Chartered in New York State in 1863, the university bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. The university believes deeply in and encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to foster tolerance and respect for diversity and dialogue.

    The DipCAMH was developed by a range of regional experienced researchers and practitioners, based on an extensive needs assessment of knowledge and competency gaps for specialists and non-specialist MHPSS providers. There are a total of 8 courses, each 10 weeks long, 3 hours per week. The content is designed to be delivered online and in Arabic. Students will then receive 10 weeks of practice-based supervision in order to apply learning and demonstrate competencies in their real-world setting.

    The Dip CAMH will be delivered for this first pilot year in collaboration with the Continuing Education Center (CEC) at the AUB, the Psychology Department at AUB, and Save the Children. Supervisors will also be invited to provide feedback on their experience, to refine the Dip CAMH for future years.

    The courses are listed here:

    Semester 1 (Fall 2024)

    • Child and adolescent mental health (asynchronous)
    • Child development: strengths and challenges (asynchronous)
    • Screening and assessment of child and adolescent mental health and development
    • Evidence-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support interventions and contextual adaptation

    Semester 2 (Spring 2025)

    • Competency/skills course: Working with children and adolescents I (individuals)
    • Competency/skills course: Working with children and adolescents II (groups)
    • Competency/skills course: Working with parents, families and the wider community
    • Ethics and human rights in practice

    Students will then receive 10 weeks of practice-based supervision.

    The Coordinator will be based in the Department of Psychology at the AUB, directly managed by Dr Tania Bosqui (Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology) in close collaboration with Hala Barakat (Education Manager at the Continuing Education Center).

    2. Roles and responsibilities

    • The Dip CAMH Coordinator will work within the project team to coordinate all aspects of the implementation of the Dip CAMH– with support from the CEC, Psychology Department and Save the Children
    • They will be responsible for
      • Coordinating communication between CEC, Psychology, Save the Children and students
      • Supporting instructors to ensure content and materials are delivered on track
      • Managing and supporting administrative tasks, such as setting up meetings, responding to students, taking minutes, or liaising with the office of grants and contracts
      • Monitoring the timeline and ensuring students progress smoothly
      • Participating in regular coordination meetings with the project team
      • Troubleshooting for students and instructors
      • Supporting marketing and student recruitment efforts
      • Supporting in the preparation of donor reports, and budget management
      • Supporting in the evaluation of the Dip CAMH
      • Supporting data management and synthesis of data, and preparation of reports and presentations, as needed for the project

    3. Reporting

    The Dip CAMH Coordinator will report to Tania Bosqui at the American University of Beirut (tb33@aub.edu.lb).​

    4. Profile

    • Essential:
      • At least Masters level degree in relevant field (e.g. Psychology, Nursing, Education, Public Health, Social Sciences), or equivalent experience
      • At least 2 years’ experience in leading or coordinating projects in a relevant field (i.e. mental health, psychosocial support, education, and/or child protection)
      • Extensive experience working within humanitarian settings and affected populations
      • Proven track record in completing project cycles
      • Experience in managing data
      • Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written) and Arabic (oral and written)
      • Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
      • Reliable and able to work to tight deadlines
      • Available for the project duration

    • Desirable:
      • Previous experience with child and adolescent mental health
      • Previous experience with EQUIP or other practitioner competency tools

    5. Job Location

    Department of Psychology, American University of Beirut, Beirut. Note that remote working is negotiable.

    6. Time frame

    The position needs to be filled by the end of August 2024, and has a duration of 14 months, with the possibility of renewal after that. A two-month probation period will need to be passed.

    7. Salary range

    The Dip CAMH Coordinator will receive 1,500 USD per month in gross salary on a part-time 75% basis (3.5 days per week).

    8. How to apply

    Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV and a one-page motivation letter to Tania Bosqui: tb33@aub.edu.lb

    Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Instructor for the Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health for humanitarian settings in the Middle East and North Africa

    1. Background

    The American University of Beirut (AUB) and Save the Children developed the Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health for humanitarian settings in the Middle East and North Africa (Dip CAMH) as an academic post-graduate training program for mid-senior mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) practitioners working in the region. The DipCAMH aims to help strengthen the capacity of MHPSS practitioners, and contribute to reducing the gap in accessing CAMH-focused MHPSS in contexts affected by conflict and/or displacement in the Middle East and North Africa.

    Instructors for the Dip CAMH will deliver pre-designed courses, that were developed by a range of regional experienced researchers and practitioners, based on an extensive needs assessment of knowledge and competency gaps for specialists and non-specialist MHPSS providers. Instructors will be responsible for delivering one or more of the courses of the DipCAMH. There are a total of 8 courses, each 10 weeks long, 3 hours per week. The content is designed to be delivered online and in Arabic. Two of the 8 courses are asynchronous and the remainder are synchronous. The DipCAMH will be delivered for this first pilot year in collaboration with the Continuing Education Center (CEC) at the AUB, the Psychology Department at AUB, and Save the Children. Instructors will also be invited to provide feedback on their experience of the course content and delivery, to refine the Dip CAMH for future years.

    The courses are listed here:

    Semester 1 (Fall 2024)

    • Child and adolescent mental health (asynchronous)
    • Child development: strengths and challenges (asynchronous)
    • Screening and assessment of child and adolescent mental health and development
    • Evidence-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support interventions and contextual adaptation

    Semester 2 (Spring 2025)
    • Competency/skills course: Working with children and adolescents I (individuals)
    • Competency/skills course: Working with children and adolescents II (groups)
    • Competency/skills course: Working with parents, families and the wider community
    • Ethics and human rights in practice

    Students will then receive 10 weeks of practice-based supervision.


    2. Roles and responsibilities

    • Dip CAMH Instructors will be responsible for delivering the content of one or more courses for online delivery – with support from the CEC, Psychology Department and Save the Children.
    • Dip CAMH Instructors will be responsible for:
      • Meetings as needed (expected to be in the beginning, during, and at the end)
      • Familiarization with course content
      • Teaching hours (30 hours over 10 weeks)
      • Email responses to academic queries
      • Office hours (1 hour per week availability)
      • Student assessment such as grading videos/assignments or observed role plays
      • Feedback on experiences and sharing areas for improvement
    • For asynchronous courses, Dip CAMH Instructors will also​ be responsible for:
      • Recording voiceovers as needed
      • Monitoring and responding to discussion forums
      • Monitoring student completion of classes and homework week by week

    3. Reporting

    Dip CAMH Instructors will report to Tania Bosqui in the Department of Psychology (tb33@aub.edu.lb) and Hala Barakat in the Continuing Education Center (hb07@aub.edu.lb).

    4. Profile

    • Essential:
      • At least a Masters level degree in Psychology or a closely related field, or equivalent experience
      • Experience in a clinical or related position in a mental health or psychosocial support (MHPSS) service in a humanitarian setting
      • Experience in teaching and/or training in child and adolescent mental health
      • Fluent in English (oral and written) and Arabic (oral and written)
      • Reliable and able to work to the academic schedule
      • Available within the timeframe of the Dip CAMH

    • Desirable:
      • Experience in using EQUIP competencies or other practitioner competency tools
      • Experience in teaching or training using an online modality

    5. Job Location

    Remote, online.

    6. Time frame

    Course delivery will start in the Fall 2024 for courses 1 to 4, and Spring 20205 for courses 5-8.

    7. Salary range

    Dip CAMH Instructors will receive 5,000 USD (after 8.5% tax) for the delivery of one course.

    8. How to apply

    Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV and 1 page cover letter indicating which course area(s) they are most qualified to teach to Tania Bosqui: tb33@aub.edu.lb

    Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis.



    Within the framework of Lebanese Law, the American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.​

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    Within the framework of Lebanese Law, the American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.

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