Graphic Design (Position
Code No. 13-101): Rank open; Successful
candidates will teach Graphic Design courses at all levels in an expanding
undergraduate degree (BA) program; contribute in area of specialization; advise
students. The ideal candidate is well versed in graphic design theory and
application, industry standards, and traditional and digital media. Degree Requirement: Terminal Graduate
degree in Graphic Design (M.F.A. or above).
Application
Instructions:
Application packages are to be submitted electronically to faculty@auk.edu.kw (attachments must
not exceed 10 MB per e-mail). The package
should contain the following:
1) Cover letter, detailing the candidate’s specific interest in AUK,
and how the candidate’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 if available; and supervisor
evaluations (as available).
5) The names and addresses, both electronic and postal, of three
referees.
6) 10-20 digital examples of personal work and 10-20 examples of
student work;
In completing your application,
please quote position code number. Incomplete applications will not be
considered. For full consideration, applications should be reviewed by December
1, 2013.
Visit the AUK
website (www.auk.edu.kw) to learn
about the degree programs, university facilities, and campus life.
American University of Kuwait
Faculty
Openings AY2014-2015
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. AUK admitted its first
students in September 2004 and currently has approximately 2,000 students and over
120 UG faculty members.
The University
is seeking terminally qualified faculty committed to excellence in teaching,
scholarly research, and service. American education or teaching
experience is preferred as is evidence of research activity. Outstanding
communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and effective use of classroom
media and technology are expected. Faculty rank will be determined by the
candidate’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 competitive
compensation, as well as an attractive and comprehensive benefits package, up
to a maximum of 50% of annual base salary. There is no personal income tax, and
US citizens may be eligible to take advantage of the IRS foreign tax
exclusion. 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 2 or 3 years and are renewable. Visiting appointments may
be available. The screening of applications will begin immediately. U.S.
interviews will be held in Washington, DC.
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