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Lulu29 · Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Posts: 24

Does anybody know what exactly is meant by an MA in a "related" field. I have a BA in English Lit, an MA in Drama, and CELTA, and am trying to find work at a university in the UAE. Any opinions as to whether it is worth me applying to Zayed for instance?

bje · Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 527

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Competition is tough right now as there are many job hunters. That said... if you have some years of good IEP experience, especially teaching writing, and/or experience with Arabic speakers, you just might be considered. You are way too late for this year as hiring was done in March-May, but for the next academic year, you lose nothing by applying. The worst thing is that they ignore it.

VS

Lulu29 · Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Posts: 24

Thanks for the advice.
yeah, I taught various subjects (including writing) at a uni in South Korea for a few years, so maybe that would help my case. actually hoping to find something for next Feb/ march. does anyone know the best place would be to find job postings? I probably won't start seriously looking for til later in the year, but I'm quite in the dark so any light on this would be appreciated.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Second semester normally starts in late Jan/early Feb. There would be nothing starting in March. I would suggest just watching the websites of the tertiary institutions and see what posts they are advertising. I wouldn't wait too long to apply. December will start the application process for the next September. HCT is probably the most likely to be doing mid-year hiring... see other threads re their current problems.

Actually I do know one university in the Middle East that has a theater major... The American University in Cairo. But, I suspect that they require a PhD. (AUBeirut probably does too)

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uaeobserver · Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Posts: 236

a degree in Drama would be an excellent credential for work in the UAE.

cheers, and good luck, mate.

crazycatlady · Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:41 pm Post subject:

the websites i used to find my uni job were:

iatefl
baleap
chronicle of higher education
jobs.ac.uk
academic jobs
tefl.com
and this site

Lulu29 · Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Posts: 24

Thanks people. that's really helpful..I will do my darndest then
Smile

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Lulu29 · Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Posts: 24

yes...and you don't need to be in the theater for things to be theatrical. although it helps. Wink