Samer Mayyas
@samermayyas
Arabic–English translation specialist and comparative literature scholar with PhD and teaching experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a bilingual Arabic–English translation specialist and comparative literature scholar with a PhD from the University of Arkansas. I produce precise, culturally nuanced translations that preserve tone, context, and rhetorical intent across academic, literary, and professional texts.
My academic work examines representations of Black and Afro-Arab characters in contemporary Arabic literature, and I have presented at major conferences including ACLA, MESA, and APA. I have published peer-reviewed work and completed a dissertation now available through ProQuest.
I have taught English literature, cultural studies, and language courses in both the United States and the Middle East, advising and mentoring predominantly Arabic-speaking students while developing tailored curricula and instructional materials. I have experience as a graduate assistant, lecturer, teaching assistant, and editorial assistant.
I hold a strong record of professional development, awards, and fellowships, and I seek roles where I can apply my translation expertise, cross-cultural communication skills, and scholarly background to support academic programs, cultural institutions, or research initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UACustomer Service Representative
University of Arkansas
May 2025 - Feb 2026 (9 months)
Provided bilingual Arabic–English support for parking policies, citations, permits, and appeals; translated policy communications and reviewed citation appeals to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
IUAssistant Professor
Irbid National University
Feb 2024 - Feb 2025 (1 year)
Taught English literature and cultural studies to predominantly Arabic-speaking students, designed tailored course materials, and provided academic advising to improve advanced English reading, writing, and analytical skills.
UAGraduate Assistant
University of Arkansas
Aug 2017 - Dec 2023 (6 years 4 months)
Assisted in teaching Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine dialect courses, developed lesson plans, mentored students, and translated Arabic texts to English to increase resource accessibility.
PULecturer
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
Sep 2012 - Feb 2016 (3 years 5 months)
Taught English language courses to Arabic-speaking students, developed culturally contextualized instructional materials, and contributed to curriculum development and student mentoring.
YUTeaching Assistant
Yarmouk University
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 (9 months)
Assisted faculty with evaluating student writing and exams, provided academic support to Arabic-speaking undergraduates, and supported departmental administrative tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity of Arkansas
Doctor of Philosophy, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
Grade: 4.0
Activities and societies: Graduate Assistant; Editorial Assistant, International Journal of Middle East Studies; CLCS Writing Fellowship; conference presentations
Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies; dissertation titled “From Periphery to Center: Re-presenting Black and Afro-Arab Characters in Contemporary Arabic Literature.”
Yarmouk University
Master of Arts, English Language / Literature and Criticism
Grade: 83.5
Activities and societies: Teaching Assistant; conference presentations
Master of Arts in English Language, Literature, and Criticism with graduate coursework and teaching assistance experience.
Al al-Bayt University
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature
Grade: 80.5
Activities and societies: Teaching-related activities
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with coursework preparing for academic and teaching roles.
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