Career Opportunities

Part-Time Faculty Position, Chinese Language

This position is no longer open.

School of Arts and Sciences


Department: Communication, Arts and Languages

Campus: Beirut/Byblos
Expected Start Date: Spring 2022
Deadline for Applying: Until position is filled

Position Summary

The department of Communication, Arts and Languages at the Lebanese American University invites applications to a part-time faculty position in the area of Chinese language. The Department is seeking a qualified and motivated part-time faculty member who is committed to innovative teaching skills.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

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. The University is recognized for excellence in teaching and commitment to research and student-centeredness. 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 intent including a statement of teaching, an updated CV, and a completed application form (available at http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/docs/standard-application-due-diligence-PT.pdf) by email to: vahid.behmardi@lau.edu.lb. The CV should include the names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers (if available) of two references.

Candidates must refer to the position as “PT Chinese Language”, in the subject line of the email.