French Instructor (Position Code 21-403- AUKWEB 1)

American University of Kuwait

Faculty Openings

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is a private university in Kuwait organized on the U.S. model of undergraduate liberal arts education. The medium of instruction is English. The University is accredited by the Council for Private Universities of the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education. AUK also has a Memorandum of Understanding with Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. AUK admitted its first students in September 2004 and currently has approximately 2,500 students and over 120 UG faculty members. 

The Department of Arabic and Foreign Languages invites applications for French Instructor, Master’s degree in the relevant field is a must. Candidates should have native fluency in French and be able to teach undergraduate language and literature/culture courses. Teaching experience is a must. Preference will be given to the candidates who are familiar with the Gulf region culture. Successful candidates are expected to teach beginning level students as well as those with varied skills, actively participate in curriculum development, program assessment initiatives, and University service.

The University is seeking qualified faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.  American education, teaching experience, and scholarly activities are preferred. Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and effective use of classroom media and technology are expected.  Faculty rank will be determined by the candidate’s degree and previous employment history. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate classes to majors and non-majors of diverse cultural backgrounds, conduct research, participate in student advising, honor office hours, and serve on faculty committees.

AUK offers competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as an attractive and comprehensive benefits package. There is no personal income tax, and US citizens may be eligible to take advantage of the IRS foreign tax exclusion.  AUK is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to becoming a model university of the twenty-first century in the region.

Contracts are issued for 3 years and are renewable.

Application Instructions:

Application packages are to be submitted electronically to casfaculty@auk.edu.kw (attachments must not exceed 10 MB per e-mail). The package should contain the following:

1) Cover letter, detailing the candidate’s specific interest in AUK, and how the candidate’s past experience provides a suitable basis for performance in the position for which they are applying.

2) A current CV.

3) Statements on teaching goals and philosophy, research and service.

4) Copies of teaching evaluations if available.

5) Three letters of recommendation.

6) Two recent publications, writing samples or sample of professional works;

In completing your application, please quote the position code number. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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