Full Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Full-Time Faculty - Chemistry

2026-2027 Academic Year

About The American InternationalUniversity

American InternationalUniversity(AIU)isaprivateinstitutionin Kuwait,foundedin 2019,offeringundergraduateprogramsbasedontheAmericanmodelofhighereducation. AIUprovidesdegreesinEngineering,ArchitectureandDesign, and BusinessAdministration,withEnglish asthelanguageofinstruction. TheUniversityiscommittedtofosteringintellectual, cultural, and personalgrowth,preparinggraduatesforleadershiproles in a globalsociety.

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School of Arts and Sciences Profile

The SchoolofArts andSciencesattheAmerican InternationalUniversityin Kuwaitcomprisesdisciplines inChemistry,Biotechnology,Physics,Mathematics, EnglishLiterature,Humanities, andEducation. The Schooloffersabroadinterdisciplinaryfoundationinthenaturalsciences,mathematics,humanities, andeducation,equippingstudentswithcriticalthinking,analytical,communication, andresearchskillsessentialforacademicandprofessionalsuccess.

American International University (AIU) in Kuwait is seeking dynamic, student-centered Chemistry faculty to join our School of Arts & Sciences. This is a full-time, on-ground role for individuals excited to teach abroad, contribute to a growing institution, and bring their expertise to a global student body.

What You'll Do

• Teach a range of Chemistry courses (mainly Organic Chemistry and Organic chemistry labs)
• Deliver engaging instruction with real-world relevance and active learning
• Supervise laboratory instruction, with emphasis on lab safety, chemical handling, and waste management
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and academic advising
• Engage in departmental service and institutional initiatives
• Participate in research or scholarly activities aligned with your area of expertise

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of university-level teaching experience (preferred)
• Strong command of English and effective classroom communication
• Familiarity with tools such as ChemDraw, AMBER, DFTB+, Quantum Espresso is a plus
• Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online environments
• Cultural adaptability and willingness to work with a diverse student population
• Commitment to mentoring, student success, and academic excellence
• Experience supporting English language learners and first-generation students is valued

HowtoApply

InterestedcandidatesshouldvisittheJobOpportunitiessectiononourwebsiteandsubmita resume andcoverlettervia:

Applicationswillbereviewedonarollingbasisuntilthepositionisfilled. ThesuccessfulcandidateisexpectedtocommenceemploymentonAugust 30, 2026.