Faculty positions for College of Arts and Sciences
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| Faculty position in Physics |
The Department of Physics at the American University Sharjah invites applications for a full-time position at the assistant professor level, starting Fall 2010. A Ph.D. in experimental or theoretical physics from a North American University is required. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses across the undergraduate physics curriculum and to engage in research and scholarly activities.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, and the name and contact information of at least three references to: Dr William Heidcamp, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, E-mail: cashr@aus.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For information about the American University of Sharjah (AUS), please visit: http://www.aus.edu/
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| Faculty position in Advertising |
The department of Mass Communication at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is opening a faculty position in Advertising. Candidates will have a proven record in teaching theoretical and practical courses in advertising. The ideal candidate will have educational background in advertising coupled with industry and teaching experience. A PhD or terminal degree is required as well as good publication/research record. In addition to teaching and supervising students, the faculty member is expected to contribute in the department development and to show an interest in networking with the industry locally and regionally. The appointment is for three years, renewable.
Depending on the qualifications, the appointment may be made at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor. Candidates should submit their resume, cover letter and three references to cashr@aus.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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| Faculty Positions and Department Head for the Department of Visual and Performing Arts |
Head of Department of Performing Arts
The American University of Sharjah is inviting applications for a Head of Department of Performing Arts beginning Fall 2010. The candidate should posses an understanding of international trends in performing arts education as well as performance experience on the university level. The role of the HOD will be to lead an exciting new performing arts program, begun in Fall 2007. The candidate should possess a doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in either Music or Theatre, strong communication skills, and proven administrative experience. This individual will also be expected to teach in one area of expertise within the department. AUS is located approximately twenty kilometers from Dubai. Please forward a CV, cover letter and list of three references to: cashr@aus.edu
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Technical Director/Scenic and Lighting Designer
Theatre: The American University of Sharjah is inviting faculty applications for a Technical Director/Scenic and Lighting Designer to begin in Fall 2010. Responsibilities: teach courses in Theatre Appreciation, Stage Management, Stagecraft I and II, and other courses at the undergraduate level; supervise technical elements of theatre and music events affiliated with the Department of Performing Arts; design and construct scenic and lighting elements for theatre productions; comprehension of and experience implementing sound elements is a plus. This individual will be instrumental in writing new courses in technical theatre and developing a theatre program begun in January 2008. Minimum qualifications: MFA in theatre design; teaching experience; excellent communication and organizational skills; competency in scenic design, stage lighting, sound applications; ability to work collegially within a liberal arts setting; professional experience as scenic, lighting and or sound designer preferred. Candidate should submit a scenic/lighting/sound design portfolio with CV. Please forward a CV, cover letter and list of three references to: cashr@aus.edu
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Piano Faculty
Music: The American University of Sharjah is inviting applications for a full-time piano faculty for the 2010-2011 academic year. Responsibilities: teach applied lessons and group class at the undergraduate level; teach courses in piano literature or general music literature depending on applicant’s qualifications; possible collaboration with voice students and choral ensemble. This individual will be instrumental in writing new courses and creating a dynamic vision for the Visual and Performing Arts Program. The candidate will also serve on university committees as needed. Minimum qualifications: M.M. in piano or piano pedagogy; experience teaching in a non-Western setting preferred; university level teaching experience; excellent communication and organizational skills; competency as a performer and teacher; ability to work collegially within a liberal arts setting; engagement in community building with a non-Western public preferred; willingness to contribute to local music styles preferred. Please forward a CV, cover letter and list of three references to: cashr@aus.edu
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| Faculty position in Psychology |
The American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates invites applications for a faculty position in psychology within the Department of International Studies. In over ten years since its founding in 1997, AUS has emerged as the leading university in the Gulf and surrounding regions, growing from 250 to over 5,000 students. The psychology lab at AUS continues to expand its activities, with a large and diverse participant pool, courses for undergraduate research, and advanced research technology.
Located in the Sharjah-Dubai metropolitan area, AUS is fully accredited with the North American system and offers a generous compensation package, free campus housing, support for research, and other benefits. There is no income tax in the UAE.
We are interested in applicants (PhD or ABD) with expertise in clinical psychology especially, but we welcome applications from other fields. We value teaching and research achievement and seek colleagues with experience in both. Appointments will generally be made at the rank of Assistant Professor with a 3/3 yearly teaching load. Initial contracts are normally for a period of three years and are renewable.
Send letter of interest, CV, and contact information (including email addresses) for three references (please do not send letters of reference until they are requested by the search committee). Materials should be addressed to Dr. William Heidcamp, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and should be emailed to: cashr@aus.edu. Deadline is March 15, 2010.
For more information on the Department of International Studies at AUS, please visit: http://www.aus.edu/cas/is/
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Mathematics Sabbatical Replacement Faculty |
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the American University of Sharjah seeks a PhD in Mathematics to replace a faculty who will be on sabbatical leave during the next fall semester (September 16, 2010 – January 27, 2011). All areas in mathematics will be considered. Both excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum as well as strong communication skills in the English language are expected. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application (including a statement of teaching experience and research interests), curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. William Heidcamp, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, e-mail: cashr@aus.edu
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
For more information about AUS, please visit: http://www.aus.edu/about
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Physics Sabbatical Replacement Faculty |
The Department of Physics at the American University of Sharjah seeks a PhD Physicist to replace a faculty who will be on sabbatical leave during the next spring semester (February 6, 2011 – June 14, 2011). All Physics areas will be considered and preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching physics undergraduate courses. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application (including a statement of teaching experience and research interests), curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. William Heidcamp, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, e-mail: cashr@aus.edu
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
For more information about AUS, please visit: http://www.aus.edu/about
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| Biology Sabbatical Replacement Faculty |
The Department of Biology and Chemistry seeks a PhD biologist to replace a faculty who will be on sabbatical leave during the next fall semester (September 19, 2010 - January 27, 2011). All biology areas will be considered but preference will be given to a candidate with proven knowledge in physiology and a strong commitment to teaching.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application (including a statement of teaching experience and research interests), curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. William Heidcamp, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, e-mail: cashr@aus.edu
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
For more information about AUS, please visit: http://www.aus.edu/about
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| Department of English, Faculty Posts in ESP and EST |
The Department of English at the American University of Sharjah seeks a full-time faculty member with a specialty in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) to teach courses in English for Business and English for Science & Technology (EST).
The successful candidate will have a Ph D in a relevant field and a scholarly publication record. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in outreach programs related to ESP & EST, teaching non-native English speakers at the university level, and teaching in North American style universities. Work experience in the industry is also a plus.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application (including a statement of teaching experience and research interests), curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. William Heidcamp, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, e-mail: cashr@aus.edu
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
For more information about AUS, please visit: http://www.aus.edu/about
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| Department of English, Faculty Posts in Literature |
The Department of English at the American University of Sharjah seeks a full-time faculty member with a Ph D and a scholarly publication record in Postcolonial Literature or Anglophone Diaspora Literatures. The successful candidate will be required to teach courses in advanced writing in addition to courses in literature. Preference will be given to applicants with at least five years teaching experience in North American style universities and with experience in teaching non-native English speakers.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application (including a statement of teaching experience and research interests), curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. William Heidcamp, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, e-mail: cashr@aus.edu
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
For more information about AUS, please visit: http://www.aus.edu/about
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Department Head for the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies |
The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Head of Department (HOD) opening in the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies for Fall 2010.
The mission of the Department of Arabic & Translation Studies is to cultivate students’ knowledge and understanding of Arabic language and literature, Arab and Islamic studies, and Arabic/English translation and intercultural studies with the aim of preparing its graduates for academic and professional success. Currently, the department consists of fifteen full time faculty members and offers a Master of Arts in English/Arabic/English Translation and Interpreting (MATI), as well as a minor in Arabic language and literature, and a minor in English/Arabic Translation. The prospective HOD is expected to provide good leadership in the development of undergraduate majors in Arabic, Islamic and translation studies.
The successful candidate should satisfy the following requirements:
- be at the rank of associate professor or professor
- Hold a PhD in Arabic language and literature, translation studies, or related fields.
- Have experience and/or familiarity with North American higher educational system
- Have native or near native proficiency in both Arabic and English
- Have strong teaching and scholarly publication records
- Have a minimum of 3 years administrative experience, preferably as HOD or director of an Arabic/Translation program
- Be able to deal efficiently with people from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
- Be familiar with the Middle East.
The HOD receives a three- year administrative contract, renewable at three year increments. However, UAE law prohibits people over 65 from receiving multiple year contracts. Contracts for people over 65 are renewed on a yearly basis. HODs are expected to teach one course per semester, and are responsible for budget development and implementation, department planning, faculty and staff development, personnel evaluations, and curriculum development and facilitation. A full description of HOD duties may be found here:
Representative Duties and Responsibilities (please click here)
American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education formed on American models. The university is licensed in the United Arab Emirates and incorporated in the state of Delaware in the United States. It is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and by the Ministry of Higher Education in the UAE. All instruction (except languages) is in English, and English is widely spoken throughout the United Arab Emirates.
The university is located 10 miles from the center of Sharjah City and 15 miles from the city of Dubai. The Emirate of Sharjah is situated between the shores of the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman and has beautiful beaches and lovely varied countryside. The architecturally distinctive campus, located on 316 acres, includes nine academic buildings; administration, library and athletic structures; and accommodations for faculty, staff and students. Academic buildings are equipped with state-of-the art science, engineering and language laboratories, digital studios and computer facilities. Currently, AUS has approximately 5,225 students, 351 full-time faculty and over 400 full-time staff.
Please, send letters of application, C.V, a two-page statement of the applicant’s vision for strengthening the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies, and names of three references to Dean William H Heidcamp, College of Arts and Sciences, American University of Sharjah via: cashr@aus.edu. Application review begins September 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
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| Department of Writing Studies, Faculty Posts in Composition |
We invite applications from qualified professionals to teach Freshman Composition. Presently we seek one Ph.D. and two M.A. instructors. The Ph.D. candidate will teach a three-course load and have research responsibilities. The M.A. instructors will teach a four-course load and focus on teaching. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in teaching composition at the university or community college level, preferably in North American institutions. Candidates must have near-native or native English proficiency. Areas of expertise and training should include Composition, Professional Writing, or Writing Across the Curriculum. Overseas teaching experience is a plus.
To apply, please send a letter of application and a CV to cashr@aus.edu
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| Faculty Positions in the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies |
Position in Translation Studies: The Department of Arabic and Translation Studies in the American University of Sharjah invites applications for a faculty positions in Translation Studies at the rank of Assistant professor and above beginning in the fall, 2010. The successful candidate will have a Ph. D. in Translation Studies (the department is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in cultural and/or sociological aspects of translation, media translation, or translation technology), a native or near-native proficiency in both Arabic and English. The language of instruction at AUS is English. Strong scholarly record/potential and relevant teaching experience are expected.
Applicants should have experience in and/or familiarity with the North American higher educational system, and experience in dealing with cultural and educational needs of a linguistically and culturally diverse student population. The ability to contribute to other courses offered by the Department will be a distinct advantage.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of referees to be sent to: Dr William Heidcamp, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, e-mail: cashr@aus.edu
For information about the American University of Sharjah (AUS), please visit: http://www.aus.edu/about/
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Positions in Arabic Studies: The Department of Arabic and Translation Studies in the American University of Sharjah invites applications for faculty positions in Arabic Studies at the rank of Assistant professor and above beginning in the fall, 2010. The successful candidates will have Ph. D. in Arabic studies (literary/cultural studies, history of ideas, philosophy, modern Islam, sociolinguistics, stylistics and literary criticism, or related fields), a native or near-native proficiency in Arabic, while being able to teach in English. The language of instruction at AUS is English, however, candidates able to teach courses in both Arabic and English are preferred. Strong scholarly record/potential and relevant teaching experience are expected.
Applicants should have experience in and/or familiarity with the North American higher educational system, and experience in dealing with cultural and educational needs of a linguistically and culturally diverse student population. The ability to contribute to other courses offered by the Department will be a distinct advantage.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of referees to be sent to: Dr William Heidcamp, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, e-mail: cashr@aus.edu
For information about the American University of Sharjah (AUS), please visit: http://www.aus.edu/about/
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Position in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL): The Department of Arabic and Translation Studies in the American University of Sharjah invites applications for a faculty position in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) at the rank of Assistant professor and above beginning in the fall, 2010. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics or Education or a closely related field, a native or near-native proficiency in Arabic, while being able to teach in English. The language of instruction at AUS is English. Strong scholarly record/potential and relevant teaching experience are expected.
Strong applicants with Master degrees (M.A.) in TAFL and considerable professional experience will be considered at the instructor rank.
Applicants should have experience in and/or familiarity with the North American higher educational system, and experience in dealing with cultural and educational needs of a linguistically and culturally diverse student population. The ability to contribute to other courses offered by the Department (heritage and literary/cultural studies) will be a distinct advantage.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of referees to be sent to: Dr William Heidcamp, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, e-mail: cashr@aus.edu
For information about the American University of Sharjah (AUS), please visit: http://www.aus.edu/about/
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