WAEL AL-SOUKKARY
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Dynamic lecturer of Anthropology with relentless passion and unwavering work ethic. Well-versed with themes such as colonialism, resistance, power and politics, religion, secularity, identity, and music. Dedicated to fostering academic development and success for every student; none are left behind.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer in Anthropology (ANTH250-350)
University Of Canterbury
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Redesigned syllabus for the course
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
Lecturer in Anthropology (ANTH202-302)
University Of Canterbury
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Redesigned syllabus for the course
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
Anthropology Teaching Assistant (ANTH202-302)
The University of Canterbury
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Conduct tutorials, Provide support and assistance to students, Grade assignments
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Anthropology Teaching Assistant (ANTH102)
The University of Canterbury
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Conduct tutorials, Provide support and assistance to students, Grade assignments
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Anthropology Teaching Assistant (ANTH102)
The University of Canterbury
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Conduct tutorials, Provide support and assistance to students, Grade assignments
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Research and Teaching Assistant
The American University in Cairo
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Conduct literature reviews
- Collect and analyze data
- Manage and respond to project-related emails
- Supervise undergraduate students working on the research project (maintaining records on assignment completion, acting as liaison/mediator between the undergraduate students and the faculty researcher)
- Conduct tutorials
- Grade objective questions in exams
Reporter
Ahram Online, Egypt Section
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Reported news from the field
- Conducted interviews and research for stories and news
- Translated news from Arabic to English
Social Studies Teacher
Misr Language School, American Division
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Instructed grade 12 high school students
- Designed Sociology curriculum
- Implemented and monitored school policies on student conduct, classroom rules, and educational standards
- Prepared activities, quizzes, student presentations, and exams
- Evaluated and graded students' work according to the department's rubrics
Education
Ph.D. - Anthropology
The University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand06.2022
Master of Arts - Anthropology And Sociology
The American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt06.2010
Skills
- Student Evaluation
- Assessment Design
- Lecturing
- Lecture development
- Public Speaking
- Academic Research
- Academic Writing
- Curriculum Creation
- Fluent in English
- Native Speaker of Arabic
- Interpersonal Communication
Publications
al-Soukkary, Wael. (Im)Piety: Islam, Pious Sinning and Regulated Transgressions. Australian Journal of Islamic Studies 8, no. 3 (2023): 55-76.
Conferences
- Extimacies: Critical Theory from the Global South. (May 2023). The American University in Cairo. “(Im)piety: Islam, Pious Sinning and Regulated Transgressions”.
- New Zealand Political Studies Association Annual Conference. (November 2019). University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. “Inadvertent Support: How the Conceptual Problems of Islamophobia Enable the Alt-Right”.
- “Research-based solutions to online hate and offline consequences”. (September 2019). University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. “Islamophobia and Racism: Connections and Caveats”.
- SAANZ Annual Conference. Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. (December 2018). “(Im)pious Camouflage: How Egyptian Atheists Manage their Stigma”
Timeline
Lecturer in Anthropology (ANTH250-350)
University Of Canterbury
08.2023 - 12.2023
Lecturer in Anthropology (ANTH202-302)
University Of Canterbury
02.2023 - 06.2023
Anthropology Teaching Assistant (ANTH202-302)
The University of Canterbury
08.2020 - 12.2020
Anthropology Teaching Assistant (ANTH102)
The University of Canterbury
02.2020 - 06.2020
Anthropology Teaching Assistant (ANTH102)
The University of Canterbury
02.2018 - 06.2018
Research and Teaching Assistant
The American University in Cairo
09.2014 - 01.2016
Reporter
Ahram Online, Egypt Section
07.2013 - 11.2013
Social Studies Teacher
Misr Language School, American Division
08.2011 - 07.2013
Ph.D. - Anthropology
The University of Canterbury
Master of Arts - Anthropology And Sociology
The American University in Cairo
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The American University in Cairo
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