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.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Position in Software Engineering – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the American University of Beirut invites applications for a tenure-track faculty positions in the area of Software Engineering at the rank of Assistant/Associate professor.
Applicants for this position should hold a PhD degree in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. Candidates with research focus on Software aspects are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Cloud Computing, Parallel Computing. Industrial experience is desirable but not necessary.
The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate and undergraduate software-related courses, 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 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 November 1, 2022 and will continue until February 28, 2023. The proposed starting date for the position is September 1, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
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 masters of Urban Planning, Policy, and Urban Design are invited to email a completed application (guidelines document) to ard_PT@aub.edu.lb
Faculty Position in Cybersecurity – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the American University of Beirut invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Cybersecurity at the rank of Assistant/Associate professor.
Applicants for this position should hold a PhD degree in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. Candidates with research focus on Cybersecurity aspects are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Information Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Privacy, Wireless Security, Digital Forensics, IoT Security. Industrial experience is desirable but not necessary.
The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate and undergraduate cybersecurity-related courses, 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 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 November 1, 2022 and will continue until February 28, 2023. The proposed starting date for the position is September 1, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Position in Artificial Intelligence– Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) in the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the American University of Beirut invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Artificial Intelligence at the rank of Assistant/Associate professor.
Applicants for this position should hold a PhD degree in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. Candidates with research focus on AI aspects are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing. Industrial experience is desirable but not necessary.
The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate and undergraduate AI-related courses, 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 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 November 1, 2022 and will continue until February 28, 2023. The proposed starting date for the position is September 1, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Tenure-Track, Open-Rank Position in Urban Design – Department of Architecture & Design
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The Department of Architecture and Design (ArD) in the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut, invites applications to a tenure-track, open-rank position in Urban Design.
The department has two undergraduate programs, one in architecture and one in graphic design; and two graduate programs: urban planning and policy, and landscape and urban design (MUPP-MLUD). The department is currently working to establish new graduate programs in architecture, graphic design, and in design studies. The candidate will be mainly affiliated to the MUPP-MLUD graduate programs and expected to contribute regularly to the Architecture program.
Qualifications & Main Duties
Applicants must have ample research and teaching experience in urban design scholarship and practice, and must demonstrate an ability to integrate such methods and processes in teaching design studios and seminars at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and in graduate thesis advising. They are expected to have a record of design excellence and recognition, and show evidence of a well-established applied research track and/or creative practice in urban design, preferably with grounding in landscape ecology or related fields. They are also expected to advance the research/creative activities of the department and contribute to ongoing curriculum assessment and development. Moreover, they are expected to contribute to support the establishment of new programs. Candidates must have a Master of Urban Design degree or its equivalent.
Application Requirements
Candidates are asked to submit:
- A letter of application, including a brief statement on research and/or practice, and on teaching philosophy
- A curriculum vitae
- Design work and teaching portfolio (including samples of design work, as well as samples of students' work, and course syllabi)
- Samples of research publications
- The names and full contact information of at least three referees
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should send their application requirements to the MSFEA Dean's Office, with the subject: “Full-Time Tenure Track Position in Urban Design." Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. The proposed starting date for this position is Spring 2022-23 or Fall 2023-24. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants preferring a visiting full-time position for one or two years will also be considered.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Tenure-Track, Open-Rank Positions in Graphic Design – Department of Architecture & Design
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The Department of Architecture and Design (ArD) in the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB), invites applications to two tenure-track, open-rank positions in Graphic Design.
The department has two undergraduate programs, one in architecture and one in graphic design; and two graduate programs: urban planning and policy, and landscape and urban design. The department is currently working to expand its undergraduate offering into other design fields and to establish new graduate programs in architecture, graphic design, and in design studies. While the candidates will be mainly affiliated to the Graphic Design program to which they are expected to contribute regularly, the department has a cross-disciplinary vision and fosters synergies across programs at multiple levels.
Qualifications & Main Duties
Applicants must have ample research and teaching experience in graphic design scholarship and practice and must demonstrate an ability to integrate such methods and processes in teaching design studios, electives, and core design requirements mainly at the undergraduate level. The ability to teach advanced graduate seminars will give the candidates an advantage with the potential to contribute to the projected growth and development of the department. They are expected to have a record of design excellence and recognition and show evidence of a well-established applied research track and/or creative practice in graphic design, preferably grounded in local/regional investigations and/or fields concerned with contemporary issues within the graphic design discipline (material, technological, socio-political…). They are also expected to advance the research/creative activities of the department and contribute to ongoing curricular assessment and development. Candidates must have an MFA in (Graphic) Design or equivalent. Applicants with a professional degree in graphic design and a terminal degree in related fields will also be considered.
Application Requirements
Candidates are asked to submit:
- A letter of application, including a brief statement on research and/or practice, and on teaching philosophy
- A curriculum vitae
- Design portfolio
- Teaching portfolio (including samples of students' work and course syllabi)
- Samples of research publications
- The names and full contact information of at least three referees
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should send their application requirements to the MSFEA Dean's Office, with the subject: “Full-Time Tenure Track Position in Graphic Design." Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. The proposed starting date for this position is Spring 2022-23 or Fall 2023-24. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants preferring a visiting full-time position for one or two years will also be considered.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Entry to Digital Market Instructor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
American University of Beirut
Overview
The Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) in Beirut, Lebanon invites applications for an Instructor Position for the Fall term of 2021-22. The candidate is expected to develop a one-credit asynchronous online course whose aim is to offer students an opportunity to place themselves and their products in the contemporary digital market.
Responsibilities
This online course is a part of an online certificate program which is currently under development at MSEA to provide youth in Lebanon and the Arab region with the skills needed for entry-level positions and freelance work in the software industry. The course consists of two parts. The objective of the first part is to help students build their curriculum vitae, portfolios and code repositories for themselves and their projects. The course is supposed to introduce deployment and packaging of artifacts and components on several digital market platforms. It should also shortly discuss alternatives for attracting funding for small to medium level projects through existing platforms. The second part consists of recorded lectures which will be given by volunteer speakers from the industry with success stories. The candidate is expected to develop few asynchronous online lectures related to the first part and coordinate the talks in the second part.
Application Requirements
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in computer science or related field. Applicants should have industry experience, expert knowledge in software development, as well as good communication skills.
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 September 30, 2021, and should be sent by email to the MSFEA Dean's Office (fea@aub.edu.lb) with a copy to the chairperson of the ECE Department, Prof. Ali Chehab (ecechair@aub.edu.lb).
The American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.