Why the American University of Iraq – Baghdad?

Opening its doors in January 2021, the American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB) began as a dream of influential individuals in Iraq and the United States who want to see a world-class institution of higher learning established in the city, reminiscent of the days when Baghdad was an educational mecca and flourishing capital of the Muslim world. With a great library, palatial college buildings and student centers, state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and athletic facilities, AUIB has a beautiful campus attracting students, faculty, and staff from throughout the world. We invite you to join us in this exciting new venture.

This position will report directly to the Dean of the College of Business.

Position summary:The ideal applicant will be a dedicated educator with expertise teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Marketing with experience working with international and multi-lingual learners.

Depending on need, assigned courses may include but not limited to Principles of Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior, and Strategic Marketing. Research specialization is open. As part of the newly established College, the successful applicant will help develop curriculum and assist the College as it prepares for accreditation.

Summary of key responsibilities

• Teaching courses in the Marketing degree program. May require teaching in other College of Business degree programs as needed.
• Creating and posting course learning outcomes to ensure student understanding of course expectations.
• Creating syllabi and materials to ensure students are engaged with course content and able to achieve course learning outcomes.
• Creating assessment and evaluation rubrics of student performance related to course learning objectives and to identify areas for student improvement.
• Assisting student learning during scheduled office hours.
• Assigning grades and maintaining course/student records in accordance with regulations and submitting grades and records by established deadlines.
• Serving on university committees to enhance department and university policies and processes to enhance student academic and career success.
• Attending all required university events such as commencement, faculty meetings, etc.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships within the campus community and among professionals, foundations, and companies that support institutional growth.
• Performing other appropriate and reasonable required duties as assigned by the Dean.

Qualifications

• PhD in Marketing or a related discipline.
• The degree granting institution will preferably be from an accredited, English medium university in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, or United Kingdom.
• Minimum 3 years full-time, college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching in international settings and working with multi-lingual learners is highly desirable.
• Experience in accreditation, curriculum and program development, and/or prior administrative work a plus.
• Evidence of a strong record of scholarship, professional practice and/or relevant consultancy. Or clear potential to engage in scholarly activity.
• A high standard of professional integrity, flexibility, strong team-building skills, and ability to work in complex settings.

Application Procedure:

Application Requirements for Positions at the American University of Iraq—Baghdad

To be considered for any role at the American University of Iraq—Baghdad (AUIB), applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• Cover letter: This should detail how your skills and experience align with the specific requirements of the position you are applying for.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Please provide an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae
• Identification: A valid national ID or passport is required for the application process.
• Teaching Philosophy (1 page max)
•  Research Statement (2 pages max)

** Please note that applications missing any of these components will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and WhatsApp to schedule interviews.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will need to provide additional documentation:

• Educational transcripts, diplomas and certifications must be translated into English.
• References: You must provide contact details for three references. These individuals should be those who have either worked with you or supervised your work.