American University of Kuwait
Faculty Openings AY2011-2012
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is a
private university in Kuwait organized on the
U.S. model of undergraduate liberal arts
education. The medium of instruction is English.
The University is accredited by the Council for
Private Universities of the Kuwait Ministry of
Higher Education. AUK also has a Memorandum of
Understanding with Dartmouth College in Hanover,
NH and is working towards U.S. accreditation.
AUK admitted its first students in September
2004 and currently has over 2,000 students and
approximately120 UG faculty members.
The University is seeking terminally qualified
faculty committed to excellence in teaching,
scholarly research, and service. American
education and/or teaching experience are
required as is evidence of research activity.
English native speakers are preferred.
Outstanding communication skills, cultural
sensitivity, and effective use of classroom
media and technology are expected. Faculty rank
will be determined by the candidateâ??s degree
and previous employment history. Successful
candidates will teach undergraduate classes to
majors and non-majors of diverse cultural
backgrounds, participate in student advising,
honor office hours, and serve on faculty committees.
AUK offers an attractive and comprehensive
benefits package. There is no personal income
tax in Kuwait. For international hires,
benefits include roundtrip travel for faculty
members and dependents, health insurance for
employee and family members, tuition allowance
for up to two children through high school,
accommodation subsidy, and annual summer leave
travel for faculty and dependents, and an
end-of-contract indemnity. Kuwaiti nationals
will receive other designated benefits. AUK is
an equal opportunity employer, fully committed
to becoming a model university of the twenty-first century in the region.
Contracts are normally issued for 3 years and
are renewable. Visiting appointments for 1 or 2
years may be available. The screening of
applications will begin immediately. U.S.
interviews will be held in Washington, DC. in April 2011.
Application Instructions:
Application packages are to be submitted
electronically to (faculty /at/ auk.edu.kw)
(attachments must not exceed 10 MB per e-mail).
The package should contain the following:
1) Cover letter, detailing the candidateâ??s
specific interest in AUK, and how the
candidateâ??s past experience provides a
suitable basis for performance in the position for which they are applying;
2) A current CV;
3) Statement on research and service and
statement of teaching methodology, including
curricular development that the individual has initiated and executed;
4.) Copies of teaching evaluations;
5) The names and addresses, both electronic and postal, of three referees;
6) Two recent publications /two writing samples;
(For large items such as books, please send
hardcopies to the Academic Deanâ??s Office)
Academic Deanâ??s Office,
American University of Kuwait,
Salem Al Mubarak Street,
Opposite Salmiya Palace Hotel,
Salmiya, Kuwait ).
In completing your application, please quote
position code number. Incomplete applications
will not be considered. The deadline for
receiving applications is February 6, 2011.
Visit the AUK website (www.auk.edu.kw) to learn
about the degree programs, university facilities, and campus life.
DIVISION OF HUMANITIES & ARTS
PR and Advertising (Position Code No. 10-201-
ECREA12): Rank open; Teach introductory and
advanced courses in public relations and
advertising. The ideal candidate would be a
practitioner and a scholar who can balance the
theoretical aspects of the field with its
practical applications. Practical experience in
PR/or and Advertising an asset. Ph.D. preferred,
terminal degree required. Candidateâ??s
electronic application (see method of
application) should submit a completed
application including, tow writing samples.
Excellent teaching record, a commitment to
lower-division teaching, and an active program
of research appropriate for a Liberal Arts Institution.
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Best Regards,
Faten
Faten Al Kadiri
HR Generalist
Human Resources Department,
American University of Kuwait
P. O. Box 3323, Safat 13034, Kuwait
Office: (+965) 2224-8399 ext:Â 320
Fax: Â (+965) 2571-5860
