I worked at American University of Sharjah full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
With the housing provided and utilities covered, your salary is likely to exceed what one would earn in Europe or the US.
No commute
Cons
This university is in crisis. Of the 350 faculty members, more than 50 have left this year. Everyone who has options is looking for jobs elsewhere. Anyone who knows academia, knows that losing 15% of faculty in a year is a huge vote of no confidence.
--While one supposedly has job security here, the truth is that they will fire anyone who opposes the direction the chancellor has chosen. Given that he does not know how to run a university, this is very distressing.
—The University does not know how to actually support research.
American University of Sharjah
Employee Review
"Working environment"
I worked at American University of Sharjah full-time
Pros
Friendly environment Easy working hours
Cons
Minimal research facilities Redundant classes and methods
Other Employee Reviews
"Assistant Professor in School of Business"
I worked at American University of Sharjah full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
True, rigorous university with solid colleagues and strong students. Top University in UAE.
Cons
Hot in the summer. Nice place overall though.
"Falling apart"
I worked at American University of Sharjah full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
With the housing provided and utilities covered, your salary is likely to exceed what one would earn in Europe or the US. No commute
Cons
This university is in crisis. Of the 350 faculty members, more than 50 have left this year. Everyone who has options is looking for jobs elsewhere. Anyone who knows academia, knows that losing 15% of faculty in a year is a huge vote of no confidence. --While one supposedly has job security here, the truth is that they will fire anyone who opposes the direction the chancellor has chosen. Given that he does not know how to run a university, this is very distressing. —The University does not know how to actually support research.
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