Full-Time Faculty, Biology

Full-Time Faculty, Biology
American International University – Kuwait City
For a January 2026 Start

American International University (AIU) is seeking dynamic and engaged full-time faculty for its School of Arts and Sciences, with an immediate start in the current academic year. We invite applications from individuals who are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and building successful learning environments with students, and who thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.

AIU is recruiting full-time Faculty (Assistant Professor, Instructor) to teach biology courses for engineering and biotechnology majors, as well as courses within our university-wide general education program. The ideal candidate is an innovative educator who leverages professional trends and technologies to deliver relevant and engaging classroom experiences.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach a range of biology courses (introductory to advanced) and demonstrate expertise with standard industry tools.
• Employ diverse instructional modalities (in-person, hybrid, online) and demonstrate proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems.
• Contribute to undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, program assessment, and student mentoring.
• Engage in research, service, and collaborative projects that strengthen the university community.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, multilingual environment. Experience with English language learners is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related field (PhD preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of university teaching experience (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of professional/industry experience in Biology or a related field (required)
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship
• Effective communication skills in English
• Experience with curriculum development and outcomes assessment (highly desirable)
• Commitment to working effectively within a diverse academic community

About American International University

Founded in 2019, AIU is a private, co-educational institution in Kuwait offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. English is the language of instruction across all degree programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration. AIU emphasizes a comprehensive general education curriculum and is committed to supporting the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of its students and faculty.

Learn more: www.aiu.edu.kw