LINGUIST List 22.3959 Mon Oct 10 2011 Jobs: English; Applied Ling: Asst Prof, American University 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.     John Battenburg , English; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Message 1: English; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Date: 10-Oct-2011 From: John Battenburg <jbattenburgaus.edu> Subject: English; Applied 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: Department of English Job Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics Required Language(s): English (eng) Description: Faculty Position in TESOL/English Linguistics with expertise in ESP: The Department of English at the American University of Sharjah seeks a full-time faculty member with a background in TESOL/English Linguistics with expertise in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) to teach courses in Advanced Academic Writing, English for Engineers, and Writing for Business as well as courses in their area of expertise. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a scholarly publication record. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in teaching non-native English speakers at the university level and teaching in a liberal arts environment. Familiarity with North American higher education is also beneficial. 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. John Battenburg Email: jbattenburgaus.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.