Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor of English Literature
Full-time
Faculty positions
June 16, 2026
The American University Of Iraq, Sulaimani
AUIS is an independent, nonprofit, coeducational, English-speaking university founded in 2007 for the public benefit and located in Sulaimani, the cultural capital of the Kurdistan region in Iraq and a UNESCO-designated City of Literature. The region has excellent security, welcoming and hospitable residents, and eager and capable students.
Why Join AUIS:
AUIS offers a unique academic environment characterized by academic freedom, flexible working arrangements, and highly motivated students. Faculty benefit from opportunities for international collaboration, involvement in the development of the University's AI Research Center, and engagement with a diverse and inclusive community. Combined with a competitive salary and benefits package, AUIS provides an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a rewarding and impactful academic career.
Position Description:
The Department of English invites applications for two full-time faculty appointment with a primary focus on teaching. We seek a dynamic educator who can teach in our core writing sequence: ENG 101 (Argument), ENG 102 (Critical Reading and Writing), and ENG 203 (Research and Project Writing), while also contributing to our Literature program in areas such as American, British, or World Literature. The ideal candidate will practice a student-centered, inquiry-based approach to teaching that supports students in generating ideas, developing their writing, and engaging in thoughtful research. We are looking for someone who is familiar with the liberal arts model and enthusiastic about helping the department grow through pedagogical innovation, curricular development, and the creation or proposal of new courses. Equally important is a commitment to building strong academic relationships with students and contributing to the intellectual community of the department and the university.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Developing materials for the assigned courses.
- Developing meaningful assessments that align with the curriculum.
- Advising students and having office hours.
- Participating in service activities and faculty governance.
- Maintaining professional development and scholarship.
Qualification:
- PhD in English, Literature, Rhetoric/Composition, or a closely related field OR Masters in English or writing related field.
- Native or near native fluency in spoken and written English.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Prior teaching experience, especially in literature, or liberal arts core composition courses.
- Familiarity with liberal arts pedagogy.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit the following documents via email, with “Senior Lecturer/ Assistant Professor of Literature” in the subject line, to [email protected]:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Brief Teaching Portfolios and/or Writing Sample are welcome but not required.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three references.
The successful candidate will begin employment on Fall 2026.
No telephone calls, please. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview. AUIS is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes cultural diversity is essential to education.
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