The Faculty of Arts, Kuwait University, announces job vacancies for suitably qualified candidates (Professor or Associate Professor) for the following positions, available for the 2008/2009 academic year:

Department of Arabic Language and Literature

- Persian Language
- Linguistics
- Literary Criticism
- Morphology & Syntax

Department of English Language and Literature

- Comparative Literature (Western Literatures and Arab Literature)
- Translation

Department of History

(2)Modern Arab History
(1) Islamic History
(1) Ancient History


Department of Philosophy

- Logics
- Islamic Philosophy

Department of Mass Communication

- Mass Communication


Job Description

1. Ph.D. from an accredited University;

2. The grade average “very good” in B.A.

3. Show an established teaching competence at university level in the rank applied for.

4. Publication Record:

a. Candidates for the post of Associate Professor should have at least five papers published in refereed journals.
b. Candidates for the post of Full Professor should have at least fifteen papers published in refereed journals, ten of which published after appointment as Associate Professor.

Documentation Required:

Qualified candidates should submit, within two months of the date of the announcement, an application form and an updated CV, copies of publications including publication information or letters of acceptance for recent publications if not yet published, copies of degrees obtained (B.A. M.A. Ph.D.) and copy of a valid passport, to the following address:

Kuwait University
Faculty of Arts
Dean’s Office
P.O.Box 23558 Safat, 13096
State of Kuwait

Fax: (965)4846512

E-Mail: colart@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw
Application forms are available at the Cultural Attaché Office in embassies of the State of Kuwait, or on the following Website:
http://www.vpaa.kuniv.edu.kw/