Deadline: 30 November 2010
The Opportunity
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications at Zayed University, Dubai campus, for a full time position for a scholar specializing in East Asia, particularly China. The area of specialization is open, but the Department is especially interested in candidates whose research focuses on urban and/or cultural studies. The Humanities and Social Sciences Department is a multi-disciplinary department offering a major in International Studies, with concentrations in Culture and Society or International Affairs. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and the capacity to teach and research in an interdisciplinary environment. Evidence of teaching excellence 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
APh.D. from a recognized university.
The Benefits
TheUniversity's benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salariesfree 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
In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter and a current CV, the names and contactdetails 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 December 1, 2010.
More information here.
The Opportunity
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications at Zayed University, Dubai campus, for a full time position for a scholar specializing in East Asia, particularly China. The area of specialization is open, but the Department is especially interested in candidates whose research focuses on urban and/or cultural studies. The Humanities and Social Sciences Department is a multi-disciplinary department offering a major in International Studies, with concentrations in Culture and Society or International Affairs. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and the capacity to teach and research in an interdisciplinary environment. Evidence of teaching excellence 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
APh.D. from a recognized university.
The Benefits
TheUniversity's benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salariesfree 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
In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter and a current CV, the names and contactdetails 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 December 1, 2010.
More information here.
