Job Announcement: American University of Sharjah

English; Applied Linguistics; Ling & Literature: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Employer:		American University of Sharjah Department of English http://www.aus.edu
Job Location:		Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Rank or Title:		Assistant/Associate/Full Profe
Linguistic Field(s):		Applied Linguistics Ling & Literature
Language Specialty:		English
LL Issue:		23.4249
Date Posted:		11-Oct-2012
Job Description:		Faculty Position in TESOL/English Linguistics or American/British Literature 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 or American/British Literature 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. Interested applicants should send a letter of application (including a statement of teaching experience and research interests), curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Mark Rush, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences at the application email address below. Completed applications received by December 1, 2012 will be given priority consideration. The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is accredited by the U.S. Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Application Deadline:		01-Dec-2012
Application Email:		click here to access email
Contact Information:		Dr. John Battenburg click here to access email