Faculty Positions- Liberal Arts

About the Organization The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a leading higher education institution established in 2005 in Kuwait, distinguished by its innovative curricula, integrated and environmentally friendly campus, and a culture that fosters diversity and innovation. AUM obtained global accreditation having completed the International Quality Review (IQR) by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), UK. It has also achieved international accreditations for its academic programs. AUM is ranked #1 University in Kuwait as per the 2026 World University Rankings by QS and THE, making it to #563 in QS World. In the QS Arab Region Rankings 2026, AUM is also ranked #1 in Kuwait and among the top 20 universities in the Arab world. In THE Arab University Rankings 2026, AUM is ranked #26 in the Arab world. The Liberal Arts Department (LAD) at AUM strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community by cultivating enduring skills for lifelong achievement through an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication, accompanied with cultural awareness that a liberal arts education provides. The Liberal Arts Department (LAD) at AUM is recruiting full-time faculty members with Master’s or PHD in the following majors: • English Language and Literature • Speech and Communication • History • Physical Education • Psychology • Sociology • Fine Arts: Music/ Arts/ Photography/ Theatre/ Fashion Design • Self-Development Job Requirements • A Master’s or PHD from an internationally accredited university. • Have a solid commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at undergraduate level. • Prepare teaching materials, maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught. • Ability to work in a diverse, interdisciplinary, and fast-paced environment is essential. • Have demonstrable skills in oral and written English. • Industry experience is a plus for this position. Show more Show less

A Master’s or PHD from an internationally accredited university. Have a solid commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at undergraduate level. Prepare teaching materials, maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught. Ability to work in a diverse, interdisciplinary, and fast-paced environment is essential. Have demonstrable skills in oral and written English. Industry experience is a plus for this position.

The Liberal Arts Department (LAD) at AUM is recruiting full-time faculty members with Master’s or PHD in the following majors: English Language and Literature; Speech and Communication; History; Physical Education; Psychology; Sociology; Fine Arts: Music/ Arts/ Photography/ Theatre/ Fashion Design; Self-Development.