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The Department of English at American University of Sharjah (AUS) seeks applicants for several full-time permanent faculty positions in composition/writing studies. Candidates should hold a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, English for Academic Purposes, TESOL or a closely related field. We welcome applications from candidates with any specialization in composition/writing studies, including but not limited to writing pedagogy, technology and writing, academic writing, composition studies or second language writing.

We seek candidates who can contribute in innovative ways to the department’s academic writing program, which includes a multiple course progression in Academic Writing and Advanced Research Writing. Candidates should have a strong record of excellence in teaching and supporting information literacy, evidence of quality scholarship in their field and a demonstrated commitment to productive institutional service.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or related field


• Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching undergraduate academic writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years’ experience teaching composition or academic writing in North American-style higher education institutions


• Record of strong research and publication in a relevant field, commensurate with rank


• Demonstrated commitment to writing studies pedagogies and curriculum development


• International teaching experience

AUS is fully committed to equal opportunity at all levels without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, family status or national origin.

About American University of Sharjah

American University of Sharjah is a not-for-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education formed on American models but thoroughly grounded in Arab culture. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,800 students from approximately 90 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. AUS has been ranked among the top ten Arab universities by QS World University Rankings every year for the past nine consecutive years. The Department of English at AUS supports an extensive curriculum, including the university writing program, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, and a Master of Arts in TESOL. It also houses the Writing Center, which provides writing skills support and one-on-one tutoring to all AUS undergraduates.

Situated nearby Sharjah International Airport in the expansive University City area, and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport, AUS is located in a dynamic and cosmopolitan area that includes abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 USA) since June 2004.