LINGUIST List 22.3956 Mon Oct 10 2011 Jobs: Classical Arabic Ling/Lit: Asst Prof, American U of Sharjah Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Rounak Husni , Classical Arabic Literature and/or Arabic Linguistics: Assistant Professor, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Message 1: Classical Arabic Literature and/or Arabic Linguistics: Assistant Professor, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Date: 09-Oct-2011 From: Rounak Husni <rhusniaus.edu> Subject: Classical Arabic Literature and/or Arabic Linguistics: Assistant Professor, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: American University of Sharjah Department: Arabic & Translation Studies Job Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Web Address: http://www.aus.edu Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Ling & Literature; Classical Arabic Literature and/or Arabic Linguistics Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)                             English (eng) Description: Faculty Position in the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies: The Department of Arabic and Translation Studies in the American University of Sharjah invites applications for a faculty position in Arabic Studies at the rank of Assistant professor, beginning in the fall, 2012. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Arabic studies with special emphasis in classical Arabic literature and/or Arabic linguistics. Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic is required, while being able to teach fluently in English. Experience in teaching Arabic language to native and non-native speakers will be advantages. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated experience in a liberal arts college environment. Strong scholarly potential and good teaching record expected. The successful candidate will join a department with an expanding agenda dealing with the teaching of Arabic as a foreign language and international education. As well, the successful candidate will be able to play a role in the development of an interdisciplinary program in Middle Eastern Studies. AUS is located in the emirate of Sharjah, adjacent to Dubai, UAE. Founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, AUS is an independent, not-for-profit coeducational university in the Gulf, serving some 5,500 students of 82 nationalities. The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, applications must be received before December 15, 2011. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Mark Rush, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, e-mail: cashraus.edu. Application Deadline: 15-Dec-2011 Email Address for Applications: cashraus.edu Contact Information: Dr. Rounak Husni Email: rhusniaus.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 10-Oct-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.