Anglophone African Lit Professor (Asst/Assoc)

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 320,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Paid utilities

Job summary

The Department of English at American University of Sharjah invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Anglophone African Literature, to begin August 2027. The position includes a six-course annual load and a commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Literature with a focus on Anglophone African literature and evidence of scholarly output, plus experience teaching in North American-style higher education institutions and with

Qualifications

• PhD in Literature (or closely related discipline) with a research focus on Anglophone African Literature
• Record of high-quality publications commensurate with rank
• Teaching experience at the university level

Responsibilities

• Teach a six-course annual load (3/3) in introductory and advanced literature and related courses
• Mentor students and contribute to the department's scholarly life
• Engage in service, governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Skills

Course development

Undergraduate teaching

Scholarly writing

Education

PhD in Literature

Research in Anglophone African Literature

Job description

The Department of English at American University of Sharjah invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Anglophone African Literature, to begin August 2027. The position includes a six-course annual load and a commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Literature with a focus on Anglophone African literature and evidence of scholarly output, plus experience teaching in North American-style higher education institutions and with