Vacancy: Modern Arabic Literature Teaching Position, American University in Cairo

Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in both downtown Zamalek and New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. All faculty receive generous benefits, from AUC tuition to access to research funding; expatriate faculty also receive relocation benefits including housing, annual home leave, and tuition assistance for school age children.

Job Description: The Department of Arabic & Islamic Civilizations is seeking to fill an open rank two-year position in Modern Arabic Literature, to begin September 2011. Applicants are expected to have a PhD in Modern Arabic Literature. Candidates should have a proven teaching experience at the University level. Successful candidates are expected to teach three courses per semester in all genres of Modern Arabic literature at the graduate and undergraduate as well as Core Curriculum courses. Courses may be conducted in Arabic or in English. Teaching, research and publications as well as active participation in committees will be expected of the candidate. Finalists may be requested to give a public lecture, if possible, in their field of specialization.

Requirements: PhD by September 2011 is required. Additional Information: Tenure track position. Review of applications will start immediately. Position is open until filled. Application Instructions: All applicants must submit the following documents online: a) a current C.V. (upload via Step 2 on the next page); b) a letter of interest; c) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF). For your convenience, the PIF can be downloaded on the next page (next to upload section); d) a statement of teaching philosophy. Please ask three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to hussref@aucegypt.edu.

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