The Department:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is a multidisciplinary department, offering a degree in International Studies, with specializations in International Affairs and Culture and Society. It also offers a Minor in Literature.
The Opportunity:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences on the Abu Dhabi campus invites applications for a full-time position in its International Studies program. Candidates should have Ph.D.s in Anthropology or History and be able to teach interdisciplinary courses on Political Economy, Intellectual History and/or Popular Culture. Evidence of teaching ability and experience is important, including potential to supervise Capstone thesis projects. The teaching load will also include one or more courses in the Colloquy on Integrated Learning, the University's core curriculum.
The Requirements:
A Ph.D. from a recognized university, evidence of effective teaching, willingness and commitment to teaching courses with common syllabi and learning outcomes, in addition to delivering majors courses.
The Benefits:
The University's benefits package is highly attractive, with a competitive salary (free of tax in the United Arab Emirates), housing, a furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and subsidized healthcare for the employee.
To Apply:
Please visit our website, at:
http://www.zu.ac.ae
In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter and a current CV, the names and contact details of three referees, a statement of undergraduate teaching philosophy and a statement of scholarly and creative interests, particularly as they might apply to the Middle East and as to how they might involve undergraduate students. If possible, also include student or departmental teaching evaluations.
The review of applications will begin November 1, 2009 for placement in Jan. or Aug. 2010.
