Head of Department English Full-time Job

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

For more than 25 years, American University of Sharjah (AUS) has promoted ideas, research and creative work that have inspired development and change, driven by our core belief that tomorrow matters. AUS was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The embodiment of His Highness vision, AUS is a place where students are nurtured and encouraged to excel academically, thrive socially, celebrate their cultural diversity, and have a positive influence in their communities.Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent, institution of higher education formed on the American model. We offer 28 majors and 45 minors at the undergraduate level, 15 master's degrees programs and four PhD programs through the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business Administration. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment.