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Announcement from College of Law

The Faculty of Law in Kuwait University invites applications for appointment at ranks of Associate or Full Professor for the academic year 2008/ 2009, in the following areas:

1. Civil law
2. Commercial Law
3. Civil Procedures Law
4. Constitutional and Administrative Law
5. Penal and Criminal Law
6. Private International Law
7. Public International Law.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in the area of specialization from a reputable university.
• The applicant's GPA in first university degree should be at least 3 points out of 4 (or equivalent).
• Research experience and significant publications in refereed international journals.
• Fluency in Arabic / English or French is strongly desired.
• University teaching experience in the specified field.

Benefits include attractive tax-free salary according to rank and teaching experience (Professor's monthly salary varies from 2950 to 3192 KD., Associate Prof.'s salary varies from KD. 2265 to 2507,– [KD.1 = $3.40]),), annual air tickets for the faculty member and his/her family (spouse and up to three children under the age of 20), a one time settling-in allowance, housing allowance, free national health medical care, paid mid-term holidays and summer vacations, and end-of-contract gratuity. The University also offers excellent academic environment and financial support for research projects.

To apply send by express mail/courier service or e-mail, within two weeks of the date of announcement, a completed application form, updated curriculum vitae (including mailing address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail address, academic qualifications, teaching and research experience, and a list publications in professional journals up to 10 reprints), three copies of Ph.D., Master, and Bachelor certificates and transcripts (An English translation of all documents in other languages should be enclosed), a copy of the passport,
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three recommendation letters, and names and addresses of three persons well-acquainted with the academic and professional work of the applicant. Applications and inquiries should be addressed to:

Dean,
Faculty of Law, Kuwait University,
P.O. Box 5476, Safat, 13055, Kuwait.
Tel: (+965) 6450- 482
Fax: (+965) 6449- 482
E-mail: lawcol@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw

An application form can be obtained from the Cultural Office at Kuwait Embassy.