Assistant/ Associate Professor of Chemistry

Faculty Position

Why the American University of Iraq – Baghdad?

Opening its doors in January of 2021, the new American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB) began as a dream of influential individuals in Iraqi and the United States business, industry and government who want to see a world-class institution of higher learning established in the city, reminiscent of the days when Baghdad was an educational mecca and flourishing capital of the Muslim world. With a great library, palatial college buildings and student centers, state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and athletic facilities, AUIB will be a beautiful campus attracting students, faculty, and staff from throughout the world.  We invite you to join us in this exciting new venture.

Assistant/ Associate Professor of Chemistry

This position will report directly to the Dean of Art and Science

Job description/ duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Teach basic and advanced chemistry courses for undergraduate majors and non-major students.
• Advise major students on all matters that relate to their course selection and academic success. 
• Oversee preparation of laboratory experiments and manuals by laboratory instructors and share supervision of laboratory sessions and students’ lab work, as necessary. 
• Participate in department/college meetings, take part in various committees, and assist in recruitment activities. 
• Assist in departmental and programmatic planning and preparations.
• Contribute to ongoing program review, assessment, and evaluation.
• Undertake research activities, collaborate with faculty on research projects, and establish research collaborations with external members of the academic community.
• Be familiar with all the rules, regulations and policies that govern teaching, research, and interactions with members of the university community and always observe them.

Qualifications:  Candidate must have 

• PhD in Chemistry with specialization in Organic, Analytical, or Inorganic Chemistry, from a reputable European or North American university. 
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience post- graduation in a college/ university setting. 
• Familiarity with American system of higher education.   

Application Procedure: 

Applications should include:

• Cover letter addressing the requirements of the position
• Updated Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of Passport Data information page.
• References (contact details) for up to three individuals who are familiar with your work.
• Copies of all formal academic degrees and certificates.
• Copies of your Transcripts.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will begin immediately. 

Please apply through AUIB website OR send your application and supporting documents to the following email address: jobs@auib.edu.iq 

You MUST put the position title in the Subject line.

If an applicant has any relatives working at AUIB this must be disclosed in writing in the cover letter.

If you have not heard back from us after 3 weeks, it means that your application was not successful.