Employment opportunities at AUA
The Department of English Programs of the American University of Armenia , Yerevan , has two openings for applied linguists at the Associate and Assistant Professor levels beginning August 2010. The Department of English offers the MA in TEFL and three one year Certificate Programs. Go to the website for details: http://www.aua.am/academics/dep/info4.htm
Responsibilities : The Associate Professor will teach four or five courses in the MA TEFL program (in the three 10-week quarters). S/he will also supervise M.A. theses and direct the activities of the Center for Research and Development in Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching. S/he will assist the Dean in carrying out administrative duties related to the Department's Programs.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, Teaching English as a Second/Foreign language or Language Education along with experience in teaching applied linguistics courses at the graduate level. As AUA is an English-medium university, native or near-native proficiency in English is required.
Teaching requirements: The candidate should have experience in teaching courses in at least two of the following areas: language acquisition, teaching methodology, curriculum design, pedagogic grammar, discourse analysis, research design and assessment. Some experience with supervising M.A. theses is also highly desirable.
Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. Additional compensation could include payments for directing the Center for Research and Development in Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching. Benefits include air transportation to and from Armenia , housing allowance, and health insurance.
Responsibilities : The Assistant Professor will teach six courses a year in the Certificate and MA TEFL Programs (in the three 10-week quarters). S/he will also supervise M.A. theses and work with other faculty in the department to further develop the Center for Research and Development in Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching.
Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Applied Linguistics, Teaching English as a Second/Foreign language or Language Education. As AUA is an English-medium university, native or near-native proficiency in English is required.
Teaching requirements: Experience in teaching courses in at least two of the following areas: language acquisition, teaching methodology, curriculum design, pedagogic grammar, discourse analysis, research design and assessment.
Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include air transportation to and from Armenia , housing allowance, and health insurance.
Review of applications begin on April 15; the positions will remain open until they are filled. To apply for the positions, please send a letter of interest, a CV, and arrange for three letters of reference by e-mail to the following address to gaiane@auac.net
For any additional enquiries, contact:
Gaiane Khachatrian
Recruitment Coordinator
AUA Corporation
300 Lakeside Dr. , 12 th Floor
Oakland , CA 94612
USA
The American University of Armenia is a U.S. accredited graduate institution affiliated with the University of California . AUA is an equal opportunity employer.
The American University of Armenia (AUA) is seeking applicants for visiting teaching positions in MBA program (Finance, Accounting, Management, Information Technology, MIS) at the School of Business and Management (SBM) for Summer 2010 quarter and beyond.
Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctorate in the relevant field and graduate teaching experience. Recently retired or faculty in transition are encouraged to apply.
Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include
Housing, round-trip travel and health insurance for those who sign a year contract.
The American University of Armenia (AUA) was established in 1991 as an independent graduate university based on the American model of higher education. AUA offers master’s-level programs in business, engineering, computer science, political science and international affairs, law, public health and Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It is formally affiliated with the University of California, and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Curriculum Vita, letter of application should be sent to:
American University of Armenia Corporation
300 Lakeside Drive, 5th Floor
Oakland, California 94612
ATT: Gaiane Khachatrian
Recruitment Coordinator
E - mail: gaiane@auac.net
Fax: 510-208-357
Faculty positions in the Computer and Information Science Program of AUA open at various times. Inquiries regarding open faculty positions are invited from faculty candidates. The positions of interest include renewable faculty positions and visiting faculty positions (one quarter term or longer). Areas of primary interest include, but are not limited to, Software Engineering, E-Business, Database Systems, Computer Networks, Object-Oriented Programming, Algorithms, Operating System, Architecture, Human Computer Interaction and Multimedia Systems.
We are seeking candidates with an earned doctorate in Computer Science or related field and graduate teaching experience. However, candidates at other levels and/or with research interests in other Computer Science areas are also encouraged to apply. Previous experience in conducting academic duties in an international setting is preferred, but not required. Recently retired or faculty in transition are encouraged to apply. In addition, U.S. faculty on sabbatical leave are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The normal teaching load is two courses per term. Benefits include housing and round-trip travel. The language of instruction is English.
Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume, including names and addresses of at least three references, to: gaiane@auac.net
Please put your name and “CIS Position” in the subject line. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled.
AUA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
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