35.3028, Jobs: Head of Department | English, American University of Sharjah

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LINGUIST List: Vol-35-3028. Thu Oct 31 2024. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 35.3028, Jobs: Head of Department | English, American University of Sharjah

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Date: 31-Oct-2024
From: Aseel Amer [aamer at aus.edu]
Subject: Head of Department | English, American University of Sharjah


University or Organization: American University of Sharjah
Department: Department of English
Job Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Web Address: https://www.aus.edu/cas/department-of-english
Job Title: Head of Department | English
Job Rank: Other

Description:

The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at
American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for the
position of Head of Department. The department seeks an experienced
and engaged leader to guide its programs. The department is
multidisciplinary, with two degree-granting programs, the Bachelor of
Arts in English Language and Literature and the Master of Arts in
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The
department also offers and administers the university’s general
education writing program and teaches upward of 2,500 students a
semester.

Required Qualifications

The following are minimum qualifications and should be addressed in
the application letter:

- PhD in Literature, Linguistics, Rhetoric and Composition or highly
related discipline
- A record of successful academic administrative leadership including
personnel management, with a demonstrated ability to guide and lead
faculty from diverse academic backgrounds
- Minimum rank of associate professor
- A record of highly effective teaching
- A distinguished record of relevant scholarship
- Experience in program accreditation and curriculum development
- Experience in faculty evaluation and mentoring
- Experience in supporting graduate programs and/or Writing Program
Administration (WPA)

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the above, the college will give preference to
candidates with:

- Academic administrative experience at the level of program director,
department chair or equivalent
- Experience working with a literature, linguistics, writing studies
and/or TESOL degree program
- Experience working with a graduate program
- Experience in the North American style of higher education
- Awareness of diverse linguistic, cultural and historical contexts of
the region
- Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative
research
- Demonstrated commitment to the development of quality teaching and
learning
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- A vision for the future development of the department that is
consistent with the mission and strategic plan of the college and the
university

Responsibilities

The Head of Department will:

- Lead a department of over 35 faculty members engaged in teaching
literature, language and writing studies, and conducting research in
diverse fields
- Recruit actively for the undergraduate degree program
- Promote, support and develop an interdisciplinary undergraduate
curriculum and a dynamic writing program
- Direct the MA TESOL program and commit to its development and growth
- Oversee accreditation processes and ensure compliance with
accreditation standards
- Provide leadership in recruiting and retaining faculty and students
- Engage in effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate
level
- Represent and advocate for the department within the college and
university and to external agencies
- Participate in policy development and other service

Date of Commencement

The job commences mid-August 2025.

Setting

Situated nearby Sharjah International Airport in the expansive
University City area, and only 30 minutes from Dubai International
Airport, AUS is located in a dynamic and cosmopolitan area that
includes abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural
experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.

American University of Sharjah is a not-for-profit, independent,
coeducational institution of higher education formed on American
models but thoroughly grounded in Arab culture. Located in University
City, Sharjah...

Please visit
https://www.aus.edu/employment/head-of-department-english-college-of-arts-and-sciences
to view the full job description.

Application Deadline: 15-Dec-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications:
https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=ENG-DH-25-01
Contact Information:
        Ji Shim
        Email: jshim at aus.edu



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