College of Arts & Sciences | Adjunct Instructors – Academic Writing / Composition

The Department of English at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate academic writing and composition courses. Adjunct instructors teach up to two courses per semester at the AUS campus in Sharjah. Courses are scheduled two days a week (Monday-Thursday).

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MA or PhD) in writing studies, rhetoric and composition, applied linguistics, TESOL, English for academic purposes, literary studies or a closely related field
• University-level teaching experience in academic writing
• Demonstrated ability to teach in diverse, multicultural classrooms
• Strong commitment to student learning, engagement and success

Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned sections of first-year and/or advanced academic writing courses
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on student work
• Adhere to departmental and university guidelines for syllabi, assignments and assessment

Adjunct positions are part-time, semester-based appointments. To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV and contact information for at least two references to https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=ENG-26-01.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. The department will maintain a pool of qualified applicants to be considered when teaching needs occur.

AUS is an equal opportunity employer. The university adheres to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.

About American University of Sharjah

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, AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,800 students from approximately 100 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. AUS has been ranked among the top 10 Arab universities by QS World University Rankings every year for the past 10 consecutive years. The Department of English at AUS supports an extensive curriculum, including the university writing program, a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature, and a master’s degree in TESOL. It also houses the Writing Center, which provides writing skills support and one-on-one tutoring to all AUS undergraduates.

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.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 USA) since June 2004.