Arabic-L:GEN:American University of Sharjah Job

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Date: 10 Oct 2011
From:"Enas S. Tabakhah" <etabakhah at aus.edu<mailto:etabakhah at aus.edu>>
Subject:University of Sharjah Job


Faculty Position in the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies

The Department of Arabic and Translation Studies in the American University of Sharjah invites applications for a faculty position in Arabic Studies at the rank of Assistant professor, beginning in the fall, 2012.

The successful candidate will have a Ph. D. in Arabic studies with special emphasis in classical Arabic literature and/or Arabic linguistics. Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic is required, while being able to teach fluently in English. Experience in teaching Arabic language to native and non-native speakers will be advantages. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated experience in a liberal arts college environment.  Strong scholarly potential and good teaching record expected.  The successful candidate will join a department with an expanding agenda dealing with the teaching of Arabic as a foreign language and international education.  As well, the successful candidate will be able to play a role in the development of an interdisciplinary program in Middle Eastern Studies.
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: cashr at aus.edu<mailto:cashr at aus.edu>

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