Full / Associate / Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

About the role

American International University (AIU), a private institution founded in 2019 in Kuwait offering American-style undergraduate degrees in English, is hiring full-time faculty for its newly established School of Engineering and Computing. The vacancy is for a full-time faculty (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) in Chemical Engineering for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate is expected to start on August 30, 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver classroom teaching in basic engineering sciences, materials-related courses and advanced chemical engineering courses.
• Conduct research, especially in areas aligned with sustainable energy and food security, and contribute to school and university service.
• Lead undergraduate programs, develop curricula, mentor students and support startups.
• Work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines and with a diverse university community.

Required profile

• Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• University teaching experience.
• Preferred: 5 years of experience in Chemical Engineering and 5 years of teaching.
• Excellent practical communication skills in English.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• Willingness to work in a small, personalized program and to bring diversity to the curriculum and faculty.

To apply, candidates submit a resume and cover letter through the university's online jobs application until the position is filled.