14.856, Jobs: CALL: Asst Prof, American University of Sharjah

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Subject: 14.856, Jobs: CALL: Asst Prof, American University of Sharjah

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Date:  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 06:46:29 +0000
From:  cook at ausharjah.edu
Subject:  CALL/Instructional Technology: Asst Prof, American Univ/of Sharjah

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Date:  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 06:46:29 +0000
From:  cook at ausharjah.edu
Subject:  CALL/Instructional Technology: Asst Prof, American Univ/of Sharjah



University or Organization: American University of Sharjah
Department: English and Translation
Rank of Job: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition,
                 CALL/Instructional Technology
Required Language(s): English (Code = ENG)


Description:

The American University of Sharjah, located in the United Arab
Emirates, is accepting applications for a position in
CALL/Instructional Technology at the Assistant Professor level or
above.  The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the
use of CALL and Instructional technology in various ESL curricula,
TESOL theory and methodology, curriculum design, and teacher education
and development within a newly proposed M.A. TESOL program. A
twelve-hour teaching load will include freshman composition
courses. Other responsibilities include research, service, and
advising.

The successful candidate will have completed a doctorate in Applied
Linguistics, Language Education with special emphasis on CALL,
Instructional Technology, TESOL, or a closely related field by the
time the appointment begins.  Preferred candidates should have a clear
research record of relevant publications in CALL/Instructional
Technology.  Preferred candidates will also have experience teaching
technology in the ESL curriculum, demonstrated excellence in teaching
graduate and undergraduate courses, and experience with a
multicultural student body. Knowledge of one or more languages other
than English is highly desirable.

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and
will continue until the position is filled.  Position starting date is
mid-August, 2003.  Salary will be commensurate with experience.

A letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact
information of three professional references who can comment on the
candidate's qualifications for the position should be sent to the
following address:

Dr. Robert D. Cook
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
American University of Sharjah
P.O. Box 26666
Sharjah, UAE
e-mail: cook at ausharjah.edu
Tel: 971-6-515-2401
Fax: 971-6-558-5067

Additional information about American University of Sharjah can be
found at http://www.aus.ac.ae/


Address for Applications:

	Attn: Dean Robert Cook
	American University of Sharjah
	P.O. Box 26666
	Sharjah
	United Arab Emirates

	Position is open until filled.


Contact Information:
	Dean Robert Cook.
	Email: cook at ausharjah.edu
	Tel: 971-6-515-3315
	Fax: 971-6-558-5067
	Website: http://www.ausharjah.edu

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