Full Professor for English Literature in the English Department
Description
The Department of English Language and Literature in the College of Arts and Science at GUST invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in Literature; American and/or English starting in Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Literature: Postcolonial Literature, Migration Studies, World Literature, Comparative Literature and cross-cultural literary studies. The department seeks a scholar who is bilingual or multilingual, with the ability to teach and conduct research across languages, cultures, and literary traditions, and to engage students in comparative study of texts from diverse linguistic and cultural contexts. Preference will be given to candidates with the rank of Professor however, those who qualify for appointment at lower ranks are also encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess the ability to actively participate in faculty committees and are expected to publish high-quality research in leading peer-reviewed journals. The State of Kuwait does not recognize degrees from online universities.
Minimum Qualifications
The applicant must have completed a PhD in Comparative Literature or related field from a reputable North American or European university with an extensive teaching experience. Candidates should use technology in all aspects of their teaching and possess experience using a variety of online platforms and teaching tools, implement current teaching and assessment of student learning practices, foster a successful learning environment for all students.
Gulf University for Science & Technology (GUST)
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) was established in 2002 as Kuwait's first private American-model liberal arts university. GUST currently offers several programs in Arts and Sciences and Business, including an MBA degree. GUST is internationally accredited by various bodies, including QAA (English Department), ABET/CAC (Computer Science), ACA (Mass Communication), AACSB (Business), NOSS (Foundation Program Unit), and CEA (Foundation Program in English). The College of Arts and Science is committed to achieving excellence in teaching, impactful research, and collaborative relationships with local and regional communities, all in an active learning environment that promotes leadership, ethics, practical skills, and entrepreneurial spirit. The Department of English at the Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with majors in Education, Literature and Linguistics, and Translation. The department currently serves a vibrant community of students who develop advanced language proficiency, critical thinking, and analytical skills through a rigorous and diverse curriculum. The English Department fosters an engaging and supportive academic environment that emphasizes both scholarly inquiry and practical application. The department and university are accredited nationally and internationally, ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence.
The Campus
The Mishref campus expresses GUST’s vision of higher education in Kuwait and provides the most up-to-date facilities and environment for active learning. GUST campus gives a strong and positive impression in terms of design, functionality, and accessibility. The State of Kuwait is in western Asia in the Middle East situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness
GUST is committed to thrive an environment of cultural diversity with faculty and staff members originating from a mixture of different cultural backgrounds, personal and professional experiences, and various traits which enrich the workplace. Cultural inclusiveness and employment equity are profoundly embedded in GUST’s mission. GUST offers generous salary packages which include several benefits, including housing and transportation allowances, educational allowances for children under the age of 18, private medical insurance as well as annual airfare return home tickets for self and dependents besides an end of service indemnity. The state of Kuwait is an income-tax-free country
Application Information
Interested applicants are invited to visit our employment portal (https://www.gust.edu.kw/work-at-gust) to complete an online form and submit their curriculum vitae, copies of their degrees, a research statement highlighting past and current research experience, along with the contact information of at least two references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note that this position is not located in the United States; therefore, the selected applicant should be willing to relocate to Kuwait. For more inquiries, please email the human resources department: [email protected]
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