American Univesity of Beirut

Part-Time Faculty Position in Product Design – IDPP​

Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

American University of Beirut

Overview

The Interdisciplinary Design Practice Program (IDPP) at the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, invites applications for a part-time teaching position in Product Design to begin Fall 2023. This position includes teaching studio and workshop courses and supporting the development of the product-design course offerings.

We are seeking a proficient Product Designer with a diverse professional design experience, who is interested in contributing to a responsive and forward-thinking design education environment to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for co-teaching product design methods, concepts and techniques to our students. The Product Design candidate will provide hands-on principles and tools in product research and design, including ideation, sketching, prototyping, and testing. The candidate will also be responsible for evaluating students’ work and providing constructive feedback to help students improve their skills and designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and preparation of engaging and effective course material

• Assist in the delivery of design courses

• Deliver hands-on product design concepts and techniques to students

• Provide hands-on instruction in the creation of products, including sketching, prototyping, and
  testing

• Evaluate student work and provide constructive individualized feedback and support to students
  as needed

• Maintain a safe and productive learning environment for students

• Collaborate with other instructors to ensure the success of the courses

• Stay up-to-date with developments and trends in product design and education

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related field - Required
  

• At least 3 years of professional experience in product design or industrial design - Required
  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Required

• Experience in teaching product design concepts and techniques to students of various skill levels is preferred - Desired

Application Procedure

• Curriculum Vitae

• Portfolio with samples of work

• Statement of Interest

• Course Syllabi of previously delivered courses (if applicable)

If you are an experienced product designer who is interested in applying for this opportunity, please send us an application with the listed documents above to idesign@aub.edu.lb

If you have any questions, please contact:
Dr. Dana Al Batlouni​
Director, Interdisciplinary Design Practice Program, MSFEA

Visiting Faculty Position in Engineering Education 

​Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut​

Overview

Are you an experienced innovator with a passion for transforming engineering education? Join the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut and design new student learning journeys at the most impactful engineering school in the Middle East.

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Main Duties

Apply for a visiting faculty position in engineering education at all ranks for a one-semester to a one-year term, with the possibility of extension. The successful applicant will develop and experiment with novel student-centered pedagogies to improve learning outcomes in core engineering courses, including redesigning learning spaces to accommodate new approaches. Ideally, applicants will hold a doctorate in engineering, engineering education, or a closely related field, have significant prior experience in curriculum development and design, and have a strong aptitude for teamwork.

Application Procedure

Applications should include a letter of interest, statements of teaching and research interests, a CV, and the names and contact details of at least three references. The complete application should be sent to msfea@aub.edu.lb, addressing the Dean of the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the American University of Beirut.

Consideration of the received applications will begin as of March 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. The proposed starting date is summer 2023. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer.

• MSFEA's homepage
  

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Assistant Professor – Department of Mechanical Engineering​

​Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut​

Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the American University of Beirut invites applications for faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor or higher in the areas of:

• Mechanical Design

• Materials Science/Engineering 

• Mechatronics with a focus on robotics
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Qualifications

Applicants for these positions should hold a PhD degree in mechanical engineering in the areas of: 

• Mechanical Design: Candidates with research interest in Mechanical Design Theory and Methodology, CAD CAE, Design Optimization are particularly encouraged to apply.
  

• Materials Science/Engineering: Candidates with research interests in experimental, analytical, or computational modeling are particularly encouraged to apply.
  

• Mechatronics: Candidates with research interests focusing on instrumentation and robotics with applications involving data science, Artificial Intelligence (or Machine Learning or Deep Machine Learning) are particularly encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral and/or industrial experience is desirable but not necessary.
  

The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the candidate's field, participate in program development, and be active in research.

Applications must include a letter of interest, statements of teaching and research interests, complete curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of at least three references. The complete application must be addressed to the Dean, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, American University of Beirut, P. O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El-Solh Beirut: 1107 2020, Lebanon. An electronic copy should also be sent to msfea@aub.edu.lb.

Consideration of the received applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The proposed starting date for the position is Fall Semester 2023-2024. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 

• AUB's homepage 
  
• MSFEA's homepage
  

Full-Time Lab Instructor​ – Electrical &​ Computer Engineering L​abs

Overview

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon invites applications for a laboratory instructor position, starting August 15, 2023. Applicants should possess a master's degree in electrical and computer engineering.

Main Duties

• Teach hands-on laboratory sessions on daily basis; a lab session duration is 2 to 3 hours.
• Assess students reports and projects.
• Update manuals and Moodle page in coordination with the lab manager.
• Update lab experiments and exam questions.​

Application Requirements

• Master's degree in electrical and computer Engineering.
• Good experience in advanced digital and analog electronics, microcontrollers, signals and systems, DSP, and data acquisition.
• Basic understanding of sensors and motors.
• Hands-on experience and troubleshooting capabilities.
  
• Knowledge of analog and digital CAD tools.
  
• Good Communication Skills.
  
• Previous teaching experience is a plus.

Application Procedure

Applications should include a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; and the contact information (name, affiliation, e-mail, and phone) of at least two professional references. The complete application should be received by March 31, 2023 and should be sent by email to the chairperson of the ECE Department, Prof. Ali Chehab (ecechair@aub.edu.lb) with a copy to the ECE Department (ece@aub.edu.lb) .

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Visiting Chair – Integrative Design in Engineering &​ Architecture Education

Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut

The Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut invites applications for the Maroun Semaan Visiting Chair in Integrative Design. The Chair will lead a strategic initiative that embeds integrative design practice across our engineering, architecture, and urban design majors. Integrative design is a holistic approach in which teams from various disciplines co-design a product, building, or process collaboratively to attain a superior solution than can be achieved when these disciplines work sequentially or in silos. Integrative design may simultaneously consider both the product and the system that will produce it.

Candidates for this position should have a strong background in integrative design principles and practice. Strong communication and leadership skills are required, and a proven track record of working with students and faculty to develop and implement innovative curricula is essential.

Applications will be considered for visiting positions from one semester to two years. Applications should include a letter of interest, statements of teaching and research interests, a CV, and the names and contact details of at least three references. Applications should be addressed to Dean Alan L. Shihadeh, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, and submitted electronically to: msfea@aub.edu.lb.

Consideration of received applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The expected starting date is September 2023. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.​​

• AUB's homepage 
  
• MSFEA's homepage
  

Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions – Industrial Engineering & Management

​Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) 
American University of Beirut​

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions as part of the expansion plans of the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture (MSFEA).

Applicants from all research areas related to industrial engineering and engineering management will be considered.   Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering or a closely-related field with at least one degree in engineering by the date of appointment. Preferred research areas include human factors engineering, project management, data science, healthcare, manufacturing systems, sustainable operations, and the circular economy.  Candidates with teaching experience, industrial or post-doctoral appointments, and a record of grant funding and scholarly publications are particularly encouraged to apply.  Applicants interested in visiting positions are also encouraged.  Applications should include a letter of interest, statements of teaching and research interests, a CV, and the names and contact details of at least three references. Applications should be addressed to Dean Alan L. Shihadeh, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, and submitted electronically to: msfea@aub.edu.lb.

The Department is home to more than 7 faculty, 70 master's students, and 220 undergraduate students and is part of MSFEA, a flagship engineering, architecture, and design faculty of the AUB that attracts the most highly sought students from Lebanon and the region. Founded in 1866, the AUB bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. A teaching-centered research university that is ranked among the top 250 universities in the QS World University Rankings, AUB has approximately 700 full-time faculty members and 8000 students from more than 60 countries. The student body is 50 percent female, and the language of instruction is English.

Consideration of received applications will begin as of November 15, 2022, and will continue until the positions are filled.  The expected starting date is August 15, 2023.  Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Part-time Employment Opportunities - Architecture and Design

Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut

Candidates interested in a part-time teaching position in Architecture, Graphic Design, or the m​asters of Urban Planning, Policy, and Urban Design are invited to email a completed application (guidelines document) to ard_PT@aub.edu.lb​

Tenure-Track, Open-Rank Position in Urban Design – Department of Architecture & Design

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