Adjunct Faculty at the Prince Alwaleed Center for American Studies and Research (Spring 2024)

About The American University in Cairo:

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 New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Master of Public Administration and the Master of Public Policy programs of GAPP are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), EAPAA and ICAPA. 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. 

About the Prince Alwaleed Center for American Studies and Research

The center is part of the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.  It offers undergraduate courses in contemporary American society, culture, and economics.  It is a convening center organizing workshops and seminars on US-Middle East affairs and the place of the USA in the world today.

Job Description:

The School of Global Affairs and Public Policy invites applications for an adjunct faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor at the Prince Alwaleed Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR) in the area of American studies and international relations.  The successful applicant will demonstrate ability to teach undergraduate students.  Preferred areas of expertise include international relations and contemporary American society/culture/economics.

Requirements:

MA or above, preferably from the United States or Western Europe.  Postdoctoral research, teaching, or professional experience with multilateral organizations, international development agencies, or diplomacy is recommended. 

Additional Information:

For additional information about AUC, see www.aucegypt.edu. For questions about the position, contact Yasmeen El-Ghazaly ([email protected]), Assistant Director of CASAR.  

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents via the online system: a) A detailed CV including full publications list; b) A letter of interest; c) Any relevant supporting documents d) A completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); e) One reference letter to send directly to [email protected] or [email protected]  

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. 

URL: www.aucegypt.edu/about/jobs/faculty-vacancies