Full Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor of Humanities

Full Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor of Humanities

Classification: Academic Affairs

Reports To:Dean of School of Arts and Sciences

About The American International University

American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait founded in 2019 offering undergraduate programmes in Engineering and Computing Architecture and Design Business Arts and Sciences and Education delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of more than 3000 students and is implementing the RISE Strategy a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development WSCUC international accreditation student success employability and community engagement.

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SchoolofArts andSciencesProfile

The SchoolofArts andSciencesattheAmerican InternationalUniversityin Kuwaitcomprisesdisciplines inChemistryBiotechnologyPhysicsMathematics EnglishLiteratureHumanities andEducation.

The school offers a broad interdisciplinary foundation in the natural sciences mathematics humanities and education equipping students with critical thinking analytical communication and research skills essential for academic and professional success.

Position Overview:
The Full Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor of Humanities is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the humanities fostering critical thinking and intellectual inquiry and contributing to the academic development of the program. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong teaching experience subject-matter expertise and a commitment to academic excellence research and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level Political Science courses (e.g. Comparative Politics International Relations Political Theory)
• Teach at least one additional Humanities course such as History Ethics Philosophy or World Cultures
• Deliver engaging student-centered instruction aligned with general education learning outcomes
• Contribute to curriculum development academic advising and student mentorship
• Participate in institutional service including department meetings committees and campus initiatives
• Engage in scholarly or professional activities related to your field

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science Government or a closely related Humanities field
• Minimum 3 years of university-level teaching experience (preferred)
• Ability to teach across multiple Humanities disciplines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations including English language learners
• Cultural adaptability and enthusiasm for working in an international academic setting
• Familiarity with American-style higher education models is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach to teaching and research.

• Ability to integrate diverse cultural and ethical perspectives into the curriculum.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive multicultural academic environment that engages a diverse student body.

• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the university.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website and submit a resume and cover letter via: will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The successful candidate is expected to commence employment in the Spring Semester 2027.

Required Experience:

Senior IC