Faculty Position in Computer & Electrical Enginering American University of Kuwait

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Electrical Engineering (Position Code No. 16-901- CHE 03): Rank Assistant Professor or higher; Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field is required; specifically, in Power Systems, Machines, or Power Electronics. Industry experience is a plus. The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate classes. Duties will also include undergraduate research, and service to the University and or to the community. Our newly established Electrical Engineering program was launched in Fall 2013. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is working towards ABET accreditation. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCES AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Computer Science (Position Code No. 16- 801- CHE 03): Rank Assistant Professor; *only* *Ph.D. in Computer Science* applications will be considered for this position. Applications from fresh graduates in the CS field are strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will teach a variety of state of the art computer science courses, such as: Mobile Computing, Computer Security/Information Assurance and Operating Systems. Duties will also include undergraduate research, and service to the University and/or to the community. Our Computer Science program closely follows the ACM/IEEE Computing Curriculum recommendations. Knowledge of program accreditation and courses development are desired, as we are working towards ABET accreditation. Information Systems (Position Code No. 16- 802 - CHE 03): Rank Assistant Professor; *only Ph.D. in Information Systems* applications will be considered for this position. Applications from fresh graduates in the IS field are strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will teach a variety of state of the art information systems courses, such as: IS Security and Risk Management, Enterprise Architecture and IS Strategy and Acquisition. Duties will also include undergraduate research, and service to the University and/or to the community. Our Information Systems program closely follows the AIS - IS Curriculum Guidelines. Knowledge of program accreditation and courses development are desired, as we are working towards ABET accreditation. Application Instructions: Application packages are to be submitted electronically to faculty@auk.edu.kw (attachments must not exceed 10 MB per e-mail). The package should contain the following: 1) Cover letter, detailing the candidate’s specific interest in AUK, and how the candidate’s past experience provides a suitable basis for performance in the position for which they are applying; 2) A current CV; 3) Statement on research and service and statement of teaching methodology, including curricular development that the individual has initiated and executed; 4.) Copies of teaching evaluations if available; 5) The names and addresses, both electronic and postal, of three referees. 6) Two recent publications /two writing samples; In completing your application, please quote position code number. Incomplete applications will not be considered. *The positions will remain open until filled.* Visit the AUK website (www.auk.edu.kw) to learn about the degree programs, university facilities, and campus life. About AUK The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is a private university in Kuwait organized on the U.S. model of undergraduate liberal arts education. The medium of instruction is English. The University is accredited by the Council for Private Universities of the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education. AUK also has a Memorandum of Understanding with Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. AUK admitted its first students in September 2004 and currently has approximately 2,000 students and over 120 UG faculty members. The University is seeking terminally qualified faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service. American education or teaching experience is preferred as is evidence of research activity. Outstanding communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and effective use of classroom media and technology are expected. Faculty rank will be determined by the candidate’s degree and previous employment history. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate classes to majors and non-majors of diverse cultural backgrounds, conduct research, participate in student advising, honor office hours, and serve on faculty committees. AUK offers competitive compensation, as well as an attractive and comprehensive benefits package. There is no personal income tax, and US citizens may be eligible to take advantage of the IRS foreign tax exclusion. AUK is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to becoming a model university of the twenty-first century in the region. Contracts are issued for 3 years and are renewable. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Electrical Engineering (Position Code No. 16-901- CHE 03): Rank Assistant Professor or higher; Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field is required; specifically, in Power Systems, Machines, or Power Electronics. Industry experience is a plus. The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate classes. Duties will also include undergraduate research, and service to the University and or to the community. Our newly established Electrical Engineering program was launched in Fall 2013. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is working towards ABET accreditation.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCES AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Computer Science (Position Code No. 16- 801- CHE 03): Rank Assistant Professor; only Ph.D. in Computer Science applications will be considered for this position. Applications from fresh graduates in the CS field are strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will teach a variety of state of the art computer science courses, such as: Mobile Computing, Computer Security/Information Assurance and Operating Systems. Duties will also include undergraduate research, and service to the University and/or to the community. Our Computer Science program closely follows the ACM/IEEE Computing Curriculum recommendations. Knowledge of program accreditation and courses development are desired, as we are working towards ABET accreditation.

Information Systems (Position Code No. 16- 802 - CHE 03): Rank Assistant Professor; only Ph.D. in Information Systems applications will be considered for this position. Applications from fresh graduates in the IS field are strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will teach a variety of state of the art information systems courses, such as: IS Security and Risk Management, Enterprise Architecture and IS Strategy and Acquisition. Duties will also include undergraduate research, and service to the University and/or to the community. Our Information Systems program closely follows the AIS - IS Curriculum Guidelines. Knowledge of program accreditation and courses development are desired, as we are working towards ABET accreditation.

Application Instructions:

Application packages are to be submitted electronically to faculty@auk.edu.kw (attachments must not exceed 10 MB per e-mail). The package should contain the following:

1) Cover letter, detailing the candidate’s specific interest in AUK, and how the candidate’s past experience provides a suitable basis for performance in the position for which they are applying;
2) A current CV;
3) Statement on research and service and statement of teaching methodology, including curricular development that the individual has initiated and executed;
4.) Copies of teaching evaluations if available;

5) The names and addresses, both electronic and postal, of three referees.

6) Two recent publications /two writing samples;

In completing your application, please quote position code number. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The positions will remain open until filled.

Visit the AUK website (www.auk.edu.kw) to learn about the degree programs, university facilities, and campus life.

About AUK

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is a private university in Kuwait organized on the U.S. model of undergraduate liberal arts education. The medium of instruction is English. The University is accredited by the Council for Private Universities of the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education. AUK also has a Memorandum of Understanding with Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. AUK admitted its first students in September 2004 and currently has approximately 2,000 students and over 120 UG faculty members.

The University is seeking terminally qualified faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service. American education or teaching experience is preferred as is evidence of research activity. Outstanding communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and effective use of classroom media and technology are expected. Faculty rank will be determined by the candidate’s degree and previous employment history. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate classes to majors and non-majors of diverse cultural backgrounds, conduct research, participate in student advising, honor office hours, and serve on faculty committees.

AUK offers competitive compensation, as well as an attractive and comprehensive benefits package. There is no personal income tax, and US citizens may be eligible to take advantage of the IRS foreign tax exclusion. AUK is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to becoming a model university of the twenty-first century in the region.

Contracts are issued for 3 years and are renewable.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy