Professor of Practice Position to serve as Director of CIRCL (Center for Collaborative Design) - School of Architecture and Design
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) of the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and
Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a full-time faculty position
at the Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice level to serve as Director
of CIRCL (Center for Collaborative Design). This position advances a
central strategic priority of SoAD: integrating human-centered design and
design thinking across teaching, research, and professional practice. CIRCL
promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across the University, positioning
design as a transferable methodology that fosters creativity, systems thinking,
and collaborative problem-solving among students from diverse fields. The Director will provide strategic and
academic leadership to establish CIRCL as AUB’s hub for human-centered design
and interdisciplinary innovation, strengthening its institutional impact,
regional engagement, and international visibility.
Qualifications & Main Duties
The successful candidate should hold a terminal degree in Design or a related field (M.Des, M.Arch, Ph.D., or equivalent professional distinction). She/He should demonstrate leadership experience in academic, research, or design innovation environments, along with an established record of excellence in teaching, particularly in human-centered design, design research, innovation, or interdisciplinary studios. A strong portfolio of professional, creative, and/or applied scholarly work is expected, as well as evidence of successful collaboration with industry, public institutions, NGOs, or interdisciplinary academic teams. The candidate should also have experience in strategic planning, program development, and organizational leadership, and a proven record of contributing to curriculum development, including the creation of new academic tracks or programs. The Director of CIRCL will guide the Center's vision, development, and integration within SoAD, the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, and across AUB.
Key responsibilities of the candidate include developing and implementing short-, medium-, and long-term strategic plans for CIRCL, including the creation of new academic programs, courses, and partnerships. The role also involves expanding CIRCL as a cross-campus platform that connects design, engineering, business, public policy, health, and related disciplines, and supporting faculty across AUB in incorporating human-centered design methodologies into their teaching and research. The director will design and oversee undergraduate and graduate courses in human-centered design, design research, systems thinking, behavioral insights, and innovation methods, while also leading advanced studios, workshops, ideathons, hackathons, prototyping labs, and other collaborative learning initiatives. In addition, the position includes developing experiential, externally engaged course models in partnership with NGOs, public-sector institutions, startups, and private-sector organizations, and establishing and sustaining local, regional, and international partnerships that position CIRCL within global design and academic networks. As a Professor of Practice, the appointee will contribute primarily through teaching excellence, professional engagement, and leadership in applied design innovation. While traditional peer-reviewed research is not the primary expectation of this role, candidates should demonstrate sustained professional achievement and/or applied scholarly contributions in human-centered design and collaborative innovation.
The appointee will also contribute to SoAD's teaching mission by participating in design studios (including Basic Design), developing advanced coursework aligned with CIRCL's mission, and contributing to curriculum development—particularly in relation to emerging directions such as product design or interdisciplinary innovation.
Application Procedure
Applications must include a cover letter outlining interest in the position and leadership vision for CIRCL, a complete Curriculum Vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and professional/research trajectory (2–3 pages), including approach to human-centered design and interdisciplinary collaboration, portfolio of professional, creative, and/or scholarly work, and contact information for three academic or professional references. The complete application should be sent by email to [email protected], and addressed to the Dean, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, American University of Beirut.
Consideration of the received applications will begin as of April 10, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The proposed starting date for the position is September 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
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Tenure-Track Position in Architecture: Climate-Responsive and Sustainable Architecture - School of Architecture and Design
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) of the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Architecture, with a focus on climate-responsive and sustainable architecture. The position is open at the assistant or associate professor level, depending on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications & Main Duties
The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree; however, exceptional applicants with a master's degree in Architecture, Sustainable Design, or equivalent may also be considered. The candidate should demonstrate a proven track record of design excellence and a body of work (professional or academic) that foregrounds sustainability and climate responsiveness, as well as teaching experience in design studios and/or building technology and environmental systems. Additionally, the candidate must provide evidence of a research or creative agenda that addresses sustainability, climate-responsive design, material innovation, or environmental systems, along with the ability to secure research funding or develop funded projects. The candidate should have experience working in climate-vulnerable or resource-constrained contexts and be familiar with environmental performance tools such as simulation software, LCA tools, or environmental analysis platforms. They should also demonstrate a record of interdisciplinary collaboration with fields such as engineering, urban planning, or environmental studies. Recognition through awards, grants, exhibitions, or peer-reviewed publications is also highly desirable.
We are seeking a scholar-practitioner whose teaching, research, and practice engage critically with the environmental challenges facing the built environment, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean and Global South. The successful candidate will contribute to the design studio sequence and offer courses related to sustainable building design, environmental systems, material ecologies, or climate adaptation.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a holistic approach to sustainability that bridges design innovation with technical and contextual knowledge. This includes attention to passive design strategies, resource efficiency, climate justice, and the socio-ecological dimensions of architecture. Candidates whose work reflects an integrated approach to design, performance, and environmental ethics are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will lead or participate in research initiatives, pursue external funding, and contribute to regional and international collaborations focused on ecological design and climate adaptation.
Application Procedure
Applications must include a letter of interest in the position, relevant experience, and academic/research objectives, a complete curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching (1-2 pages), including approaches to sustainability in design education, research and/or design portfolio, including professional and/or student work, and names and contact details of three references. The application should be sent by email to [email protected], and addressed to the Dean, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, American University of Beirut.
Consideration of the received applications will begin as of January 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The proposed starting date for the position is September 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. AUB's homepage, MSFEA's homepage, SoAD's homepage.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Materials: Multiscale Modeling and Mechanical Behavior - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) of
the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the
American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a full-time position
Tenure-track position, preferably at the level of Assistant professor, in experimental diagnostics and/or computational
modeling of mechanical behavior of engineering materials at the multiscale.
Qualifications & Main Duties
The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (postdoctoral and/or industrial experience preferred), a record-or clear potential-for impactful research in multiscale materials modeling and mechanical behavior using computational and/or experimental approaches. He/ She must have a potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and in supervising student research. In addition to the ability to thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
The candidate is expected to teach core and elective course in materials and mechanics at the undergraduate and graduate levels; mentor student researchers, and engage in service to the department, faculty and profession. The candidate is also expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program and publish in internationally recognized journals.
Application Procedure
Applications must include a letter of interest, and research, teaching and service. In addition, a complete curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of at least three referees. The complete application should be sent by email to [email protected], and addressed to the Dean, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, American University of Beirut.
Consideration
of the received applications will continue until the position is filled. The proposed starting date for the position is September 1, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. For additional information about the ME's department, the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, and AUB, please visit: AUB's homepage, MSFEA's homepage, and ME's homepage.
Professor of Practice - Department of Mechanical Engineering (Open to Tenure Track Assistant Professor)
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) of the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a full-time position at one of the following ranks: Professor of Practice, or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, in the area of Mechanical Design. We seek an accomplished practitioner with deep, hands-on experience developing complex, high-performance mechanical systems at scale (e.g., aerospace actuation/landing gear, automotive drivetrains, biomedical devices/robotics, or precision consumer electromechanical assemblies)
Qualifications & Main Duties
The successful candidate must hold a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field (exceptional candidates with a Bachelor's degree and extraordinary accomplishments will be considered); or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred; and required for the tenure-track rank). The candidate should have evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate level or mentorship in a professional setting; graduate-level teaching potential is desirable. The applicant to the Professor of Practice position should have 10+ years of progressively responsible industry design experience, including leading cross-functional teams. For the tenure-track position, the candidate must demonstrate potential for an impactful research program in design, materials, and/or manufacturing (computational and/or experimental).
The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate (and, as applicable, graduate) courses, in mechanical design and related laboratories; mentor student teams. The candidate should play a key role in strengthening the design spine across the undergraduate curriculum and serve as a technical design consultant for capstone/final-year projects. He/ She must develop an independent, externally visible research agenda and pursue competitive funding.
Application Procedure
Applications must include a letter of interest, statements of teaching/ mentoring (with examples of courses you can offer and your approach to design education), a research statement (required for tenure-track; optional for teaching-focused ranks); and a service/engagement statement (e.g. makerspace, industry partnerships, accreditation). In addition, a complete curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of at least three referees. The complete application should be sent by email to [email protected], and addressed to the Dean, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, American University of Beirut.
Consideration
of the received applications will continue until the position is filled. The proposed starting date for the position is September 1, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. For additional information about the ME's department, the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, and AUB, please visit: AUB's homepage, MSFEA's homepage, and ME's homepage.
Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions - Department of Industrial Engineering and Management
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM), housed in the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB), invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions.
Qualifications & Main Duties
Applicants from all research areas related to Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management will be considered. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, with at least one degree in engineering by the date of appointment. Preferred research areas include data science, decision analysis, operations research, project management, and human factors engineering. Candidates with teaching experience, industrial or post-doctoral appointments and a record of grant funding and scholarly publications are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants interested in visiting positions are also welcome to apply.
Application Procedure
Applications should include a letter of interest, statements of teaching and research interests, CV, and the names and contact details of at least three references. The application should be sent by email to [email protected], and addressed to the Dean, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El-Solh Beirut: 1107 2020, Lebanon.
Consideration of the received applications will begin as of October 15, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. The proposed starting date is September 1, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
For additional information about the IEM department, the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, and AUB, please visit: AUB's home page, MSFEA's home page, or IEM's home page.
Part-time employment opportunities - School of Architecture and Design
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Candidates interested in a part-time teaching position in Architecture, Graphic Design, or the masters of Urban Planning, Policy, and Urban Design are invited to email a completed application (guidelines document) to
[email protected]