Job Summary:

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Chair of Department Languages and Literature, School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in community service.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in the specific areas of specialization.
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
• Design e-learning content for online academic programs.
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.
• Supervise students’ research (projects/ thesis/ dissertations) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
• Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

To qualify for appointment an applicant must have:

Lecturer

• At least a Master’s degree qualification in Arabic Language from an accredited University;
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience in a University or equivalent institution of higher learning;
• A minimum of 24 publication points as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least sixteen (16) should be refereed journal papers.
• Been registered by the relevant professional body, where applicable.

Assistant Professor

• An earned PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant area from an accredited University.
• At least 3 years teaching/ research experience at the university level as a Lecturer/Research Fellow.
• A minimum of thirty two (32) publication points a Lecturer/Research Fellow as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least twenty four (24) should be from refereed scholarly journals.
• Supervised at least four (4) postgraduate students to completion as Lecturer/Research Fellow;
• Registered by relevant professional bodies.
• Candidates with previous industry experience in non-profits, grant making organizations and government are strongly encouraged to apply.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Excellent computer background
• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
• Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
• Managing ambiguity and emotions
• Managing technological change
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent listening and mediation skills
• Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research writing skills

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Job Summary:

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Chair of Department Languages and Literature, School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) and will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in community service.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in the specific areas of specialization.
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
• Design e-learning content for online academic programs.
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.
• Supervise students’ research (projects/ thesis/ dissertations) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
• Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

To qualify for appointment an applicant must have:

Lecturer

• At least a Master’s degree qualification in Arabic Language from an accredited University;
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience in a University or equivalent institution of higher learning;
• A minimum of 24 publication points as per the CUE Standards & Guidelines, 2014, of which at least sixteen (16) should be refereed journal papers.
• Been registered by the relevant professional body, where applicable.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Excellent computer background
• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
• Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning
• Managing ambiguity and emotions
• Managing technological change
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent listening and mediation skills
• Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent research writing skills