Personal Information

Full Name: Nagham Jaafar Hussein Khalaf Al-Salman
Date of Birth: 1978
Place of Birth: Basra
Nationality: Iraqi
Academic Title: Assistant Professor
Degree: Ph.D.
Date of Appointment at the College: 28/11/2001
General Specialty: Linguistics
Specialized Field: Critical Discourse Analysis

Duties of the Head of the English Department

1. Managing the Department's Scientific Affairs
   • Organizing the educational process within the department and distributing courses to instructors to ensure academic balance and equal opportunities.
2. Supervising the Quality of Education and Curricula
   • Monitoring the update of curricula to align with the approved academic standards and ensuring their compatibility with labor market requirements.
3. Organizing Study and Examination Schedules
   • Preparing weekly and exam schedules in coordination with the registration office and the deanship, taking into account specializations and teaching needs.
4. Monitoring the Performance of Instructors and Students
   • Evaluating the academic performance of instructors and following up on student levels through exam results and semester reports.
5. Supervising Graduation Projects and Scientific Activities
   • Organizing and following up on graduation projects, as well as scientific activities such as seminars and workshops within the department.
6. Representing the Department Before the Deanship and Official Entities
   • Attending administrative and scientific meetings, and conveying the department’s needs and proposals to the deanship or the college council.
7. Organizing Administrative Work within the Department
   • Supervising the administrative and technical staff in the department and distributing tasks to ensure smooth workflow.
8. Preparing Periodic Reports
   • Submitting quarterly and annual reports on the department’s activities, achievements, challenges, and needs to the Assistant Dean for Scientific or Administrative Affairs.
9. Ensuring Compliance with Ministerial Regulations and Instructions
   • Ensuring the implementation of instructions from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, particularly concerning private education.
10. Proposing Development Plans for the Department
    • Offering suggestions to develop curricula, improve the educational environment, and introduce new academic programs.
11. Enhancing Academic Communication
    • Building collaborative relationships with English departments in other universities, and participating in conferences and scientific events.
12. Supporting Student Activities
    • Encouraging students to engage in cultural and linguistic activities, such as literary competitions, student clubs, and external events.
13. Promoting Scientific Research Among Faculty
    • Motivating faculty members to prepare and publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals, and providing necessary guidance and coordination support.
    • Supervising the organization of research activities within the department, such as seminars, workshops, and conferences that enhance the culture of scientific research and knowledge exchange.
    • Preparing an annual research plan for the department, including research priorities, proposed fields, and timeline, and submitting it to the Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs.
    • Following up on the publication of research in globally ranked journals (such as Scopus or Clarivate) and encouraging instructors to improve their academic and research profiles.