Faculty of Arts at Kuwait University

The Faculty of Arts at Kuwait University invites applications for faculty positions at academic ranks (Associate Professor, Full Professor) for the academic year 2014/2015 in the following:

Department of History

- (1) Islamic History - (1) Modern History -(1)Archaeology and Ancient History

Professor or Associate Professor

Department of Arabic Language and Literature

- (1) Syntax - (1) Linguistics - (1) Abbasi Literature - (1) Islamic Literature

Professor or Associate Professor

Department of English Language and Literature

- (1) Translation Studies - (2) Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies

Professor

Department of Philosophy

- Islamic Philosophy

Professor or Associate Professor

The following minimum qualifications are required:

The applicant must have obtained all certificates and qualifications in the area of specialization from an accredited university in a traditional residential and on-campus format.

The applicant’s GPA in the all University degrees should be at least 3 out of 4 or equivalent.

Preference is given to applicants with experience in teaching and scientific research at a university, an academic institution, or a scientific research center.

The minimum number of publications by applicants to the post of 'associate professor' is five, published in refereed scientific journals, one of which at least must be in an international refereed journal. This condition does not apply to applicants to the Department of Arabic.

The minimum number of publications by applicants to the post of 'professor' is 15 papers, published in refereed scientific journals, ten of which must have been published after obtaining the rank of 'associate professor'. Some of these papers should be recently published, with at least two of them appearing in international refereed journals. This condition does not apply to applicants to the Department of Arabic.

Kuwait University offers an internationally competitive salary and benefits package. Salary, rank and benefits will be determined in accordance with the university rules and regulations. The university provides strong support for research.

Instructions and requirements are listed on the first page of the application. Application forms are available at http://www.kuniv.edu/ku/Downloads/index.htm, under “Faculty-Application form for faculty position”.

Applications are to be mailed by express mail/courier service to the following address:

Administration for Academic Staff Affairs, Academic Staff Appointment Department, Kuwait University, Khaldiya Campus, Al Firdous Street, Building No.3, Block 3, Khaldiya, State of Kuwait.

Tel: +965 – 2484 4189 Fax: +965 – 2484 9562

For full consideration, applications should be received within one month starting from 18 February 2014.