The Department of Law at the American University in Cairo invites applications for a tenure-track position in International and Human Rights Law, on the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning September 2014.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in both downtown Zamalek and New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. All faculty receive generous benefits, from AUC tuition to access to research funding; expatriate faculty also receive relocation benefits including annual home leave, and tuition assistance for school age children.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will be expected to teach two graduate-level courses per semester (four per academic year) in International Law, International Humanitarian Law, and International Human Rights Law, depending on the curricular needs of the department. The successful candidate is also expected to supervise graduate student theses in the LL.M. Program in International and Comparative Law and the MA Program in International Human Rights Law of the Law department.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Successful applicants will hold a J.D., a PhD, or equivalent degree by the date of appointment. A teaching record in international law, humanitarian law, and human rights law is strongly desirable, as is a demonstrated interest in living and working in the Middle East and Africa.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. Review of applications will start immediately and position is open until filled.
General information on the American University in Cairo and the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy can be found at: here:http://www.aucegypt.edu/GAPP/Pages/Home.aspx
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must submit the following documents online: a) a current C.V; b) a letter of interest; c) a statement of teaching philosophy; d) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF); e)a copy of a recently published article or manuscript chapter in progress. f) Please ask three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to lawchair@aucegypt.edu
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