Professor of Biology & Biotechnology

About the role

The School of Arts and Sciences at American International University in Kuwait is recruiting a Full Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor of Biology & Biotechnology. The post reports to the Dean of the School and involves teaching, curriculum work and research. The university is a private institution founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programmes in English.

Key responsibilities

• Teach courses (minimum 12 credit hours per week) such as General Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology and applied biotechnology topics including clinical sciences, tissue engineering and bioinformatics.
• Develop course syllabi, instructional materials, laboratory activities and assessments, and evaluate student performance with timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate academic records in line with university policy and collaborate with faculty on curriculum development.
• Conduct research and support undergraduate student research initiatives.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Microbiology or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated university-level teaching experience in relevant subjects.
• Evidence of research productivity and scholarly engagement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred: exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, ability to bring diverse cultural and ethical perspectives into the curriculum, and a commitment to an inclusive, multicultural academic environment.

Applications are submitted through the university's online careers page; they are reviewed on a rolling basis and the successful candidate is expected to start in the Spring Semester 2027.