Professor of Professional Ethics (Full / Associate / Assistant)

About the role

The School of Arts and Sciences at American International University (AIU) in Kuwait is recruiting a Full Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor of Professional Ethics. The post reports to the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and focuses on delivering high-quality instruction in professional ethics, fostering critical thinking and ethical decision-making, and contributing to the academic development of the programme.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging undergraduate courses in Professional Ethics and related subjects.
• Develop, update and revise course syllabi, learning materials and assessments.
• Incorporate contemporary ethical issues, case studies and real-world professional scenarios into teaching.
• Use interactive, student-centred methods to promote critical thinking and ethical reasoning.
• Integrate professional standards, ethical frameworks and codes of conduct into course content.

Required profile

• PhD in English, Literature or Philosophy.
• Teaching experience in ethics or similar humanities courses.
• University teaching experience in degree-level programmes.
• Familiarity with the Kuwait educational context.

Required skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Preferred: ability to integrate diverse cultural and ethical perspectives and to foster an inclusive, multicultural academic environment.

Candidates apply through the university's online jobs page by submitting a resume and cover letter; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with employment expected to start in the Spring Semester 2027.