The Department of Liberal Arts at the American University in Dubai (AUD) is accepting applications for a full time Assistant/Associate Professor who is committed to excellence in teaching in the area of Middle Eastern Studies.

Position is available for the upcoming Fall 2008 semester.

Courses to be taught include:

• Islamic Art and Architecture (Islamic art from the 7th century to the modern period)
• Comparative Middle Eastern Cultures
• Introduction to Islam I

Ideally the successful candidate will have:

• a Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree in a related field, from a Western accredited university.
• previous teaching experience in a Western higher education system, with high ratings of teaching effectiveness.
• evidence of scholarly activity or strong potential for scholarly contributions.
• excellent written and oral communication skills and
• an ability to work collegially within a team of faculty members from diverse disciplines.

The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Besides a tax-exempt basic salary, the package includes housing, annual two-way airfare, health / life insurance, professional memberships, conference attendance expenses, assistance with children's tuition, and other components.

The American University in Dubai is a premier institution of higher learning situated in the heart of the region's commercial hub. Nestled between the world-renowned Knowledge Village, Dubai Media City, and Dubai Internet City, the American University in Dubai offers an array of opportunities for consulting and scholarly pursuits. Selected candidates will join a group of culturally-diverse and forward-looking scholars making significant contributions to one of the fastest growing and diversified economies in the world today.