Electrical Engineering Faculty (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor)

About the role

The School of Engineering and Computing at American International University in Kuwait is hiring a full-time faculty member in Electrical Engineering at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will teach undergraduates, maintain an active research profile and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, student-centred and multicultural academic environment. The start date is expected to be Spring Semester 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, student-centred undergraduate courses in Electrical Engineering and related disciplines, covering topics such as electrical circuits, electronics, signals and systems, control systems, power systems, digital systems, communications, embedded systems and automation.
• Develop and deliver hands-on laboratory experiences using current technologies, industry standards, simulation tools and practical engineering applications.
• Incorporate AI, emerging technologies, computational tools and industry-standard engineering software into teaching, laboratories and research.
• Develop, review and continuously improve curricula, course materials, laboratory activities and assessment strategies in line with industry and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, industry partners and professional organisations on teaching, research, innovation and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Support ABET and other regional and international accreditation, program assessment, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of university-level teaching experience with demonstrated excellence in Electrical Engineering education.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of Electrical Engineering and strong knowledge of fundamental engineering principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with strong interpersonal, organisational, advising and mentoring abilities.

Preferred: exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, ability to integrate diverse cultural and ethical perspectives into the curriculum, commitment to an inclusive multicultural environment, strong organisational skills and adaptability. Applications are submitted online through the university's careers page, reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.