Assistant Professor/Associate Professor for Composition/Rhetoric/Academic Writing
- Employer
- Gulf University for Science & Technology
- Location
- Kuwait
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Apr 12, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job
Description
The Department of English Language and
Literature in the College of Arts and Science at GUST invites
applicants for for a full-time faculty position
in Composition/Rhetoric/Academic Writing starting in Fall 2022
or Spring 2023. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in
Composition/Rhetoric/Academic Writing with additional evidence of
credential and experience in TESOL and provide evidence of
continuous current professional activity including publications in
academic journals. Preference will be given to candidates with the
rank of Assistant Professor however, those who qualify for
appointment at higher ranks are also encouraged to apply. The State
of Kuwait does not recognize degrees from online universities.
The successful candidate will teach
Academic English and Freshman Composition to undergraduate
students. The teaching load will be split between the three courses
based on the needs of the Department. In addition to teaching and
service, it is expected to maintain an increasingly significant
professional and/or scholarly practice
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate must have
completed a PhD in Composition/Rhetoric/Academic
Writing from a reputable North American (U.S. or Canada) or
European university with at least three years of teaching
experience after the doctoral degree. He/she should have a strong
commitment to quality teaching, and be active in research. The
ideal candidate must be ambitious, self-motivated, hard-working,
with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
Candidates should use technology in all aspects of their teaching
and possess experience using a variety of online platforms and
teaching tools, implement current teaching and assessment of
student learning practices, foster a successful learning
environment for all students. Candidates should possess the ability
to actively participate in faculty committees and are expected to
publish high-quality research in leading peer-reviewed
journals.
Gulf
University for Science and Technology (GUST) was
established in 2002 as Kuwait's first private American-model
liberal arts university and affiliated with the University of
Missouri Saint Louis (UMSL). GUST currently offers several programs
in Arts and Sciences and Business, including an MBA degree. GUST is
internationally accredited by various bodies, including ABET/CAC
(Computer Science), ACA (Mass Communication), AACSB (Business),
NOSS (Foundation Program Unit), and CEA (Foundation Program in
English).
The
College of Arts and Science is committed to achieving
excellence in teaching, impactful research, and collaborative
relationships with local and regional communities, all in an active
learning environment that promotes leadership, ethics, practical
skills, and entrepreneurial
spirit.
.
Campus: The Mishref campus
expresses GUST’s vision of higher education in Kuwait and provides
the most up-to-date facilities and environment for active learning.
GUST campus gives a strong and positive impression in terms of
design, functionality, and accessibility.
The State of Kuwait is in western Asia in the Middle East situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness GUST is committed to thrive an environment of cultural diversity with faculty and staff members originating from a mixture of different cultural backgrounds, personal and professional experiences, and various traits which enrich the workplace. Cultural inclusiveness and employment equity are profoundly embedded in GUST’s mission. GUST offers generous salary packages which includes several benefits, including housing and transportation allowances, educational allowances for children under the age of 18, private medical insurance as well as annual airfare return home tickets for self and dependents besides an end of service indemnity. The state of Kuwait is an income-tax-free country. Appointments will be contractual, open-ended, and renewed upon positive annual performance evaluations in teaching, research, and service. Interested applicants are invited to visit our employment portal (https://apj.gust.edu.kw/talent) to fill out an online form and submit their curriculum vitae, copies of their degrees, a research statement highlighting past and current research experience along with the contacts of at least two references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Note that this position is NOT located in the United States, and thus, the selected applicant should be willing to relocate to Kuwait. Application Information For more inquiries, please email the human resources department: hr@gust.edu.kw
The State of Kuwait is in western Asia in the Middle East situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness GUST is committed to thrive an environment of cultural diversity with faculty and staff members originating from a mixture of different cultural backgrounds, personal and professional experiences, and various traits which enrich the workplace. Cultural inclusiveness and employment equity are profoundly embedded in GUST’s mission. GUST offers generous salary packages which includes several benefits, including housing and transportation allowances, educational allowances for children under the age of 18, private medical insurance as well as annual airfare return home tickets for self and dependents besides an end of service indemnity. The state of Kuwait is an income-tax-free country. Appointments will be contractual, open-ended, and renewed upon positive annual performance evaluations in teaching, research, and service. Interested applicants are invited to visit our employment portal (https://apj.gust.edu.kw/talent) to fill out an online form and submit their curriculum vitae, copies of their degrees, a research statement highlighting past and current research experience along with the contacts of at least two references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Note that this position is NOT located in the United States, and thus, the selected applicant should be willing to relocate to Kuwait. Application Information For more inquiries, please email the human resources department: hr@gust.edu.kw
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