Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Description
The Department of Languages and Literature of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain,(UAE) invites applications for a faculty position (Assistant Professor) starting Fall 2020.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach a broad range of English Literature courses as well as General Education and Minor courses. Applicants should be native speakers of English who are able to document a good research record and an active research agenda, with a specialization in any area of literary criticism, British, American, or Anglophone literary studies. Experience and expertise in Drama and/or Film Studies will be an advantage. Please submit your Curriculum Vitae.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the applicable field from a reputable North American university. The ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must. Technical, professional experience and an awareness of online-teaching is a plus.

Preferred Qualification
PhD from a reputable North American University

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.

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Assistant Professor salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 21,000

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