Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full) of Software Engineering

Full-time

Faculty positions

December 9, 2025


The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) invites applications for faculty positions (full-time or part-time) in the Department of Computing and Informatics. This is an opportunity to join a growing department committed to high-quality undergraduate education, research, and innovation.

Position Description:

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Computing and Informatics. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator and researcher to join a growing department in an academic environment that values teaching, research, and innovation. AUIS seeks candidates who are committed to high-quality undergraduate education and are enthusiastic about advancing the field of software engineering within the region.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will contribute across four main areas:

  • Teaching: Deliver undergraduate courses in software engineering and related areas, focusing on practical and industry-relevant skills. This includes preparing course materials, evaluating assignments, and supervising student projects.
  • Curriculum Development: Assist in developing new software engineering courses and updating existing content to incorporate emerging technologies and project-based learning.
  • Service: Participate in departmental and university committees, mentor and advise students on their academic and career paths, and contribute to department outreach.
  • Research: Conduct and publish original research in software engineering or related fields, pursue grant funding, and collaborate with industry.

General Requirements:

We encourage applications from experienced educators and those new to teaching who are enthusiastic about advancing the field of software engineering.

  • Education: A Master’s degree or PhD in Software Engineering or a closely related field from a recognized university.
  • Expertise: Demonstrated background in core software engineering principles and related areas such as:
    => Requirements engineering
    => Software Architecture & Design (including patterns and scalability) 
    => Systems and Infrastructure (including cloud, networking, and databases) 
    => Human-Centered Development (UX/UI and HCI) 
    => Implementation and coding mainly in Java
    => Testing and Quality Assurance 
  • Teaching Ability: Proficiency in teaching in English is required. The ability to integrate research and industry trends into the classroom is valued.
     

The Department :

The Department of Computing and Informatics at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) is a highly reputable academic unit dedicated to excellence in technology education. As a leading department within AUIS, we offer three distinct bachelor's programs: Software Engineering and Information Technology. Our faculties are qualified by highly reputable international universities; they are world-class educators and researchers committed to prepare students for success in the rapidly evolving field of computing. The department is serving a thriving student population where students come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities and religious beliefs. The department actively promotes Equal opportunity for all and has a proven track record of high student achievement and employability.

Applicants should submit the following documents via email, with “Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full) of Software Engineering” in the subject line, to [email protected]: 
 

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Teaching statement (including philosophy and course development ideas) 
  • Research and scholarship statement

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three references.

No telephone calls, please. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview. AUIS is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes cultural diversity is essential to education.


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