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1) Subject: Arabic and Islamic Studies Positions, Zayed University
2) Subject: Arabic Language Instructor Positions, Zayed University

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Date: 26 Dec 2000
From: Peter Bouton <phbouton at mohe.com>
Subject: Arabic and Islamic Studies Positions, Zayed University

FACULTY POSITIONS, ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES

The Department of Arabic and Islamic studies
Zayed University
United Arab Emirates

Zayed University is a new National University of the United Arab Emirates.
Currently operating on campuses in the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Zayed
University enjoys the full support of the United Arab Emirates government
as it builds itself to top international standards. The University was
founded in September 1998 upon the admission of the first freshman class of
1, 100 nonresidential women students. The mandate is to prepare Nationals,
women and men alike, for leadership roles in the future economic growth of
the country. English is the primary medium of instruction and
administration and Arabic plays a critical role.

The two founding campuses of Zayed University eventually will comprise a
student body of about 5,000 undergraduate students studying in six colleges
(the College of Arts and Science, Business Science, Communication and Media
Science, Education, Family Science and Information Systems). The University
will offer an active program of research and public service and graduate
programs are planned. Information technology supports all aspects of the
instructional program; all students own a laptop computer and campus
facilities are fully networked. Physical facilities are generally
sufficient to meet current needs. New campuses to be designed and
constructed within the next several years are planned for both locations.


The University invites applications for faculty positions (professors,
associate professors and assistant professors) in Arabic and/or Islamic
studies in the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies. The Department is
located in the College of Arts and Science and offers academic programs
leading to the Baccalaureate degree in Arabic Studies. Other degree
programs, including graduate programs, may also be offered in the future.
The department contributes to the General Education program of the
University.

Salary and benefits are competitive by international standards. Living
conditions in the United Arab of Emirates are superb. Initial contracts are
for three years and are renewable. These positions are available in August
2001. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Successful candidates will have (1) a Doctorate Degree in Arabic and/or
Islamic Studies; (2) relevant teaching experience; and (3) a creative and
flexible personality with the ability to work well as a member of a team.

Preference will be given to candidates who are native speakers of Arabic
with excellent command of English.

Applications must include (1) a letter of application addressing relevant
experience and qualifications; (2) a current curriculum vitea; and (3) the
names, addresses and telephone/FAX numbers of three references. All
inquiries will be held in strict confidence; references will not be
contacted without the candidate¹s permission.

Potential Candidates should submit inquiries and applications by mail,
e-mail, or Fax to:

Mrs. Samira Abdalla
Cultural Division, UAE Embassy
1054  31st Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20007

E-mail: samira at mohe.com
Fax: (202) 342 1116

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2)
Date: 26 Dec 2000
From: Peter Bouton <phbouton at mohe.com>
Subject: Arabic Language Instructor Positions, Zayed University

INSTRUCTORS, ARABIC LANGUAGE

The Arabic Language Center
Zayed University
United Arab Emirates

Zayed University is a new National University of the United Arab Emirates.
Currently operating on campuses in the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Zayed
University enjoys the full support of the United Arab Emirates government
as it builds itself to top international standards. The University was
founded in September 1998 upon the admission of the first freshman class of
1, 100 nonresidential women students. The mandate is to prepare Nationals,
women and men alike, for leadership roles in the future economic growth of
the country. English is the primary medium of instruction and
administration and Arabic plays a critical role.

The two founding campuses of Zayed University eventually will comprise a
student body of about 5,000 undergraduate students studying in six colleges
(the College of Arts and Science, Business Science, Communication and Media
Science, Education, Family Science and Information Systems). The University
will offer an active program of research and public service and graduate
programs are planned. Information technology supports all aspects of the
instructional program; all students own a laptop computer and campus
facilities are fully networked. Physical facilities are generally
sufficient to meet current needs. New campuses to be designed and
constructed within the next several years are planned for both locations.


The University invites applications for Instructors of Arabic in the Arabic
Language Center.  Located administratively in the College of Arts and
Science, the Center will provide academic services for the students of all
colleges of the University. The purposes of the Center are:

 1. To serve as a major student and faculty support facility, providing
instruction and advice to students for improvement of their written  and
oral Arabic language skills;
 2. To monitor the systematic development of students¹ Arabic language
competency in all aspects of their University studies in order to insure
that University standards for use of the Arabic language are met by
individual students at entry, intermediate and graduation levels; and
 3. To develop and offer a program in Arabic for non-native speakers.

Salary and benefits are competitive by international standards. Living
conditions in the United Arab of Emirates are superb.  Initial contracts
are for three years and are renewable. These positions are available in
August 2001. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Successful candidates will have (1) a Master¹s Degree in Arabic; (2) Arabic
language teaching experience, and (3) a creative and flexible personality
with the ability to work well as a member of a team.

Preference will be given to candidates who are native speakers of Arabic
with excellent command of English.

Applications must include (1) a letter of application addressing relevant
experience and qualifications; (2) a current curriculum vitea; and (3) the
names addresses and telephone/FAX numbers of three references. All
inquiries will be held in strict confidence; references will not be
contacted without the candidate¹s permission.

Candidates should submit inquiries and applications by mail, e-mail, or Fax to:

Mrs. Samira Abdalla
Cultural Division, UAE Embassy
1054  31st Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20007

E-mail: samira at mohe.com
Fax: (202) 342 1116

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