Inbound Faculty Exchange Program (Spring 2026-2027)

Faculty Exchange and Sabbatical Leave - Inbound Exchange Program, Spring 2027

Ajman University, United Arab Emirates · Spring 2027 semester · Fixed-term

Spend Spring 2027 in the UAE advancing your research, teaching, and building collaborations that last. Ajman University invites internationally recognised scholars to join one of its nine colleges as an Inbound Exchange Scholar for the Spring 2027 semester.

AU ranks 397th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up from the 801–1000 band in 2019. QS rates its research intensity Very High and gives AU full marks for international faculty and international students. More than 70 nationalities are represented on campus.

About the role:

There are two categories for this modality, in your cover letter please state your preferred:

Category 1 -

Main Purpose: Conducting Research.

Teaching Load: Up to two courses (6 credit hours - US System)

Remuneration: Honorarium of up to AED 10,000 per semester, plus a teaching allowance of AED 13,500 for one course or AED 27,000 for two

Category 2 -

Main purpose: Duties similar to a full-time visiting faculty member

Teaching Load: Normal full-time load (normally 12 credit hours - US System)

Remunaration: Monthly salary as per AU policies for full-time visiting faculty

What you would do at AU

• Support the set-up of research infrastructure at AU
• Engage with AU research centres. To explore AU’s areas, please visit: Research Centers at AU.
• Teach as visiting faculty

What AU provides

• Economy class return airfares for you and your spouse between your country of residence and the UAE
• Accommodation allowance as per AU policies and procedures
• UAE visa and residency fees covered 100%, with assistance applying for your UAE entry visa
• Medical health insurance covered 100% during your visit
• Basic resources from your host college or research centre
• Assistance returning to your place of residence in the event of force majeure

Who may apply (Eligibility)

You are recognized as an international expert in your area of teaching or research. That recognition may come from your research publications, citations, the global ranking of your institution, or established research collaborations with an AU research centre. You must also meet at least one of the following:

• You hold and will maintain an active appointment for the duration of your period at AU at:

1. at one of the top 300 institutions in the latest THE, QS, US News (US universities) or Shanghai World University Rankings
2. You hold and an active appointment at a top-50 university in the current QS Subject Ranking in your field
3. You hold a terminal degree from a QS top-200 university (or equivalent in the rankings above), or from a top-50 university in the QS Subject Ranking in your field, and you hold a current appointment at a well world-ranked university

Inbound Exchange Scholars are usually on sabbatical leave from a top-300 institution. Eligible scholars who are not on sabbatical are also welcome to apply.