Available Opportunities
1. Assistant/Associate Professor in Petroleum Engineering- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department
The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Petroleum Engineering, starting in Spring 2026. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, along with at least one postgraduate degree in Chemical Engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in areas such as drilling, reservoir simulation, reservoir characterization, stimulation, and production, in addition to a solid foundation in core chemical engineering principles.
2. Manager of the Center for Executive and Professional Education
The Manager of the Center for Executive and Professional Education manages the institution’s executive and professional education curriculum, courses, certifications, and testing for the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the wider UAE community to enhance the university’s community outreach and increase its revenue sources. The post holder is responsible for administrative oversight of the staff assigned to the Center for Executive and Professional Education under the supervision of the Director of the Center for Executive Professional Education (in the Office of Institutional Advancement and External Relations) and works collaboratively with AURAK’s schools, administrative departments, institutes and centers to generate a profitable corporate education and training enterprise.
3. Storekeeper
The storekeeper performs duties to support shipping and receiving, deliveries, coordinating stock, documenting warehouse transactions, maintaining records, and overseeing storage of surplus inventory.
4. Admission Executive (UAE National ONLY)
The primary purpose of the Admission Executive role is to facilitate and manage the admissions process at AURAK. This involves counseling prospective students and transfer applicants, responding to inquiries, evaluating applications, and building professional relationships to enhance recruitment efforts. The Admissions Counselor also plays a crucial role in ensuring that the university's admissions policies and standards are upheld while contributing to the development and execution of the admissions plan and collaborating on outreach and admissions-related projects.
5. Administrative Assistant in the Finance Office - Part-Time
The Administrative Assistant in the Finance Department will support day-to-day operations by providing administrative and clerical assistance to the finance team. The role involves managing documents, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and ensuring smooth communication within the department and with other university units.
6. Adjunct Faculty Assistant/Associate Professor in Business Law in the School of Business
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty Assistant/Associate Professor in Business Law in the School of Business for Fall 2025.
7. Adjunct Faculty Assistant/Associate Professor in Business Disciplines in the School of Business
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty Assistant/Associate Professor in Business Disciplines in the School of Business for Fall 2025.
8. Adjunct Faculty Assistant/Associate Professor in Economics in the School of Business
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty Assistant/Associate Professor in Economics in the School of Business for Fall 2025.
9. Adjunct Faculty Position in Geotechnical Engineering
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, invites applications for an adjunct faculty position beginning in Fall 2025 (August). Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering).
10. Multiskilled Technician
Responsible for performing the assigned maintenance and other tasks on the campus facilities in a professional and safe way with considering the cost.
11. Assistant Registration (UAE NATIONAL ONLY)
The Assistant Registration is accountable for providing support in the daily operations of the Office of the Registrar. This role encompasses administrative, clerical, and customer service tasks, focusing on the meticulous management of student records and documents in adherence to the university's admission criteria, requirements, and compliance with the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and Ministry of Education (MOE) policies and procedures. Responsibilities include auditing files for graduation requirements, verifying document authenticity, preparing filings and reports for external accreditation body visits, maintaining up-to-date student record filings, ensuring document privacy, and managing other assigned tasks.
12. General Technician
Responsible for performing the assigned maintenance and other tasks on the campus facilities in a professional and safe way with considering the cost.
13. Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Artificial Intelligence
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), Department of Computer Science and Engineering, invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate professor position beginning Spring 2025 (starting December 2024). Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence or a related computing major. The successful candidate should have the credentials to teach the following undergraduate courses Advanced Programming, Machine Learning, Deep learning, Big Data, and Data Analytics. All classes and other campus activities are conducted only in English.
14. Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering – Robotics and Embedded Systems
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position beginning Spring 2025. Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering - Robotics and Embedded Systems, and preferably with additional expertise in Machine Learning, AI, and IoT.