Job Announcement: American University of Sharjah
English; Ling & Literature: Chair of Department, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
| Employer: |
American University of Sharjah
Department of English http://www.aus.edu |
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| Job Location: | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Chair of Department |
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| Linguistic Field(s): | Ling & Literature | ||
| Language Specialty: | English | ||
| LL Issue: | 23.4250 | ||
| Date Posted: | 11-Oct-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
Applications are invited for the position of Head of the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Sharjah (AUS). The College is seeking a leader to guide the Department in its program areas: Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, and Master in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). The Department of English also offers a minor in education and courses in composition and English for specific purposes (ESP). Qualifications: -A PhD in linguistics or literature. -The rank of professor. -Experience with North American liberal arts education. -Demonstrated leadership experience preferably in chairing a department. -A consistent record of excellent teaching, research and service. -Experience in program accreditation and curriculum development. -Experience in faculty evaluation and mentoring. -Understanding of the cultural, linguistic and historical contexts of the region. -Interest in promoting interdisciplinarity. 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. Our English Program at AUS is accredited by the UAE Commission of Higher Education and the US Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, applications must be received before December 1, 2012. To apply, please send (i) your CV with names and contact details of 3 referees (one of whom should be the person to whom you reported), and (ii) an application letter outlining your qualifications to the application email address below. |
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| Application Deadline: | 01-Dec-2012 | ||
| Application Email: |
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| Contact Information: |
Dr. Nawar
Golley
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