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PostPosted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 11:25 pm    Post subject: American University of Sharjah Reply with quote
Hello everyone

I've just seen the job ad for The Department of Writing Studies at The University of Sharjah.

I would be very grateful if any of you guys could share anything at all about this position/institution:)

Yours gratefully
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 11:56 pm    Post subject: Re: American University of Sharjah Reply with quote
withnail wrote:
I've just seen the job ad for The Department of Writing Studies at The University of Sharjah.

I would be very grateful if any of you guys could share anything at all about this position/institution:)

Assuming you're referring to the American University of Sharjah (there's also a University of Sharjah, unrelated to AUS), what specifically are you asking in terms of the university that's not already posted on AUS' website?
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 12:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes. AUS. The American University of Sharjah.

Just wondered if it has a good reputation among those who have worked there?

Also about the city itself. Impressions/opinions?

I've been reading this forum extensively and thinking of making the move to the UAE.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 1:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
See Living in Sharjah for an unbiased perspective of Sharjah.

As for AUS, it was discussed in American University Sharjah. Expect competition for that position to be strong given that the big three UAE government universities will be phasing out their English prep year programs in about 18 months.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 1:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not to mention that I would consider it the best university in the Gulf... best pay and benefits... and it has always been the hardest place to get a position. The students are a mix of nationalities and since their parents are paying expensive tuition, they are mostly harder working that the average Gulf university student.

This is not an EFL related job, but for credit courses for first year students. Most of the faculty in this department have PhD's and those with MAs will usually have many years of experience teaching Academic Writing to Arabic speakers.

Just be aware that the competition will be very strong, so this is what your CV will need to compete with...

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you very much for the insight guys - I think I have a shot at it but I can see it is ultra competitive.

Me:
Single/British/46 years old
BA (English Lit); Grad Dip TEFL; MA TESOL
Final year PhD (ABD) in Applied Linguistics (Lancaster, UK)

19 years TESOL exp; 7 years at the University level in South Korea
Worked in 7 countries: inc 7 years in London / 10 years in South Korea
5 years straight on University EAP/5 years Post MA University Experience

MA & Doctoral work is on Second Language Writing
The job is Teaching Composition.

However - No academic publications yet & never worked in the UAE before.

I wonder if I could get it.
I wonder if they'd let me live in Dubai and commute to Sharjah.
I wonder if they offer a housing allowance. /I wonder what their salary might be..

Thank you very much to nomad soul & veiledsentiments. Love your posts on this forum.

Outstanding:)
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 11:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
withnail wrote:
However - No academic publications yet & never worked in the UAE before.

I wonder if I could get it.
I wonder if they'd let me live in Dubai and commute to Sharjah.
I wonder if they offer a housing allowance. /I wonder what their salary might be.

Your biggest challenge could be this, which you'll need to clearly address in your application packet: "In addition, candidates should have both a minimum of three years' experience teaching composition in North American-style higher education and overseas teaching experience." I'm sure having technology skills is important as well.
Good luck!
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 2:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I wonder if they'd let me live in Dubai and commute to Sharjah.
I wonder if they offer a housing allowance. /I wonder what their salary might be..

They have on campus furnished housing which is quite nice. You would need to ask about a housing allowance in lieu. Personally, living in Dubai and commuting to Sharjah would be a twice a day nightmare. The traffic is horrendous. For first time residents in the UAE, I'd take on campus housin