The Department of English at the American University of Beirut is seeking to fill a position, open rank, in Creative Writing - Fiction. Candidates with an interest in the cultural context of the Middle East and the multilingual situation of Lebanon are especially encouraged to apply. The teaching load is 3/2 in creative writing and literature. Positions begin September 1, 2013. Applicants must have a PhD upon appointment. Appointments are for an initial period of four years with opportunities for renewal and advancement.
To apply, send a cover letter, CV, writing sample, sample syllabus and three letters of reference to:
Patrick McGreevy, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
c/o 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10017-2303
Or
Patrick McGreevy
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
P.O. Box 11-0236
Riad El-Solh
Beirut 1107 2020 Lebanon
Review begins December 1, 2012 with interviews at MLA.
The American University of Beirut, founded in 1866, is the preeminent liberal arts university in the Middle East, serving a diverse, multilingual student body.
For more information on this position, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas
The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.