Full-Time Instructor, Academic English Sequence
Department: Communication, Arts and Languages
Campus: Byblos
Expected start date: Fall 2022
Deadline for applying: Open until filled
Position Summary:
The Department of Communication, Arts and Languages in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University (LAU) invites applicants to full-time teaching position at the Instructor rank in the Academic English Sequence.
Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of academic writing courses
- Assist in the assessment of the Academic English Sequence
- Coordinate courses in the English Academic Sequence
- Maintain an active presence on campus and participate actively in the life of the Department and School by proposing activities and by participating in and collaborating on events of academic interest;
- Participate in departmental meetings and serve on departmental, School, and University committees as required by University rules and regulations;
- Fulfill their duties as Full-Time Faculty according to the University Policies
Minimum Qualifications:
- M.A. in English Language, Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, TEFL/TESL or Academic Writing from a recognized institution
- A Minimum of 2 years of university teaching experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
The Department:
The Department of Communication, Arts and Languages (CAL) is a multidisciplinary entity at LAU encompassing the various branches of arts in the School of Arts and Sciences. This includes Literature, Language, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Communication (multimedia journalism and communication programs), and Humanities. It also hosts the Academic English Sequence that serves all students. The department adopts innovative education based, mainly, on Liberal Arts, and aims to promote the culture of learning which dovetails theory and practice, and enhances the culture of critical, analytical and creative thinking. It offers nine undergraduate BA degrees in addition to several minors in relevant disciplines. It also endeavors to fulfill the mission of LAU and the School by educating young learners in Lebanon, the region and beyond, by advancing scholarship, and by contributing to preparing students to serve the common good of their communities and humanity at large. Information about the department can be found at https://soas.lau.edu.lb/academics/departments/communication-arts-languages/
The University:
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.
Application requirements:
Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of interest including a statement of teaching and research interests, an updated CV, and unofficial transcripts by email to: dean.sas@lau.edu.lb . The CV should include the names, emails and phone numbers of three references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process.
Candidates must refer to position no. AS-22-23 in the subject line of the email.