Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Human Resource Management

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 Ranking by THE. AUM is also ranked #1 in Kuwait in the Arab region ranking by THE.

The College of Business Administration (CBA) at AUM offers an innovative business education through a learner-centered approach that enables students to excel in a dynamic local and global business environment. CBA is fully accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

AUM College of Business Administration is recruiting full-time faculty members as Assistant or Associate Professors for its Human Resource Management Department to start from Spring 2026 semester.

Job Requirements

The successful applicants are expected to engage in the teaching and research activities by demonstrating highest professional standard, academic integrity, and diversity of active learning and pedagogical tools. Successful candidates for this position are expected to have :

• A PhD Degree from an accredited institution in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• A relevant teaching experience in the relevant discipline in a reputed institution.
• A consistent track record of intellectual output demonstrated by publications in high impact, good quality, Scopus Indexed journals with a promising potential for further research.
• Active engagement in curriculum design, program development, and community engagement.

Job Description

The successful candidate is expected to prepare and deliver the Human Resource Management coursework in an engaging, innovative, immersive, and discipline-relevant pedagogical approaches, reflecting commitment, sincerity, integrity, equity, and respect for cultural dimensions while delivering the course material. The responsibilities in this role include, but are not limited to :

How to Apply?

Applicants are invited to apply by sending the following documents to career@aum.edu.kw :

Equal Opportunity Employer

AUM is an equal opportunity employer. It offers internationally competitive salaries, remuneration packages, research incentives, and professional development opportunities.

With faculty members and staff coming from more than 60 countries, AUM is a diverse and inclusive environment. AUM campus houses cutting-edge facilities that faculty and staff can benefit from such as Sports Center, Library, Research and Innovation Center, Cultural Center, and more than 55 laboratories.

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Location

AUM is located at Al-Eqaila, an urban area of Al-Ahmadi Governorate in Kuwait. Al-Eqaila is a quiet area that has a distinctive location close to the sea and is 30 km away from the Capital, Kuwait City. Al-Eqaila also has green spaces and features a wide variety of shopping centers, restaurants, cafes, and recreational spots.

Kuwait has a beautiful coastline, remarkable architecture, and an abundance of cultural and historical landmarks.

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Contacts

(+965) 2225 1400

career@aum.edu.kw

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