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[Charlie123]

I have a resume with about eight years of provable university experience. I prefer to teach content courses -- that is other than ESL. I don't mind teaching a couple of sections of lower-level per semester, but I want to stick with AP and literature. Where should I apply? I'm motivated by money.

[scot47]

Very little teaching of Lit and Culture in KSA. There are some courses at universities but most teachers, including at universities, teach EFL.

[nomad soul]

Be aware that English Lit degrees are extremely common in the region; it's doubtful you'd get hired over a Saudi PhD holder who can lecture on the subject in both English and Arabic. Still, you can check higheredjobs.com for openings.

Frankly, if you're motivated by money, your best bet is a position in TEFL versus trying to pursue one teaching English Lit.

[Gamajorba]

[scot47]

There are PROGRAMMES at Saudi universities purporting o teach "English Literature". In reality most students cannot handle the material. A BA in English Literature from KAU or similar is not proof of any knowledge of Literature !

[currentaffairs]

Yes, I remember third year English Literature/Language majors from a Saudi university failing a basic English test for students at around the A1 level!

[spiral78]

In my experience (18 years and counting, but not in the ME) English Lit is a VERY common degree for non-native English speakers to hold - and jobs in most countries will obviously go to qualified locals first. I doubt there is much demand anywhere for a foreign English Lit lecturer.

[Gamajorba]

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