Sousse, Tunisia
Associate Professor, PhD, HDR, former head of the English Department Faculty of Arts and Humanities of Sousse, former President of the PAQ project at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of Sousse (Project for the Quality Enhancement). Zied Ben Amor, PhD, HDR, is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sousse, Tunisia, with an academic background in literature, language, and digital humanities. He completed his PhD at Université Blaise Pascal, France, followed by an HDR from the University of Sousse, Tunisia. Professor Ben Amor teaches subjects including Renaissance drama, British and American literature, and the history of ideas, often integrating traditional and digital methodologies. His work has been published in national and international journals, and he has been the author of several academic articles focused on Renaissance drama, English theatre, and Tunisian contemporary theatre. His publications explore themes such as metatheatre, poly-optic perspectives, and cross-cultural identities in works by Marlowe and Shakespeare. He collaborated with the Tunisian National Theatre on various projects, including establishing the "École des Maîtres" (The School of Masters) programme with the Director of the Tunisian National Theatre, Mohamed Driss, from 2007 to 2011. His research interests include the evolution of dramatic constructs from text to performance and the study of Modern English literature through postcolonial and Global Renaissance frameworks. He also investigates the teaching of Shakespeare within the Tunisian academic context. He is also active in professional organisations like the International Association of University Teachers and Lecturers (IAUPL). He is skilled in multiple languages, business English, translation, and social media management.
* Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sousse, Tunisia University Assistant Professor | 2002 - Present The Faculty of Arts and Humanities in Sousse is one of Tunisia's largest, accommodating over 5000 students. Within the English department, which serves 1400 students, I lecture on Renaissance drama, modern British and American drama, literature history, and the history of ideas. * Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sousse, Tunisia | 2023 University Associate Professor. HDR (Diploma of Habilitation Universitaire à Diriger de la Recherche) The HDR diploma, obtained in 2023, is a post-PhD qualification allowing promotion to the Associate Professor title. * Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sousse, Tunisia | 2016-2020 Chairman of the English Department During my tenure as Chairman of the English Department, the department grew to become the largest within the faculty, serving 1400 students. * Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sfax, Tunisia | 2011-2012 Part-time Teacher in the AGGREGATION Programme As part of the AGGREGATION programme, aimed at preparing post-graduate students for the prestigious AGGREGATION competition, I delivered lectures on William Shakespeare’s tragedies. Additionally, I served as a part-time teacher in the MA programme, focusing on teaching Renaissance drama to MA students. * High Institute of Management, Sousse, Tunisia | 2010-2013 Part-time Teacher in the MA Programme My responsibilities included teaching Business English to MA students. * Institute of Fine Arts, Sousse, Tunisia | 2010-2011 Part-time Teacher (Assistant Professor) in the MA Programme I taught the history of arts in English to MA students. * Institute of Applied Languages for Business and Tourism, Moknine, Tunisia | 2002-2004 Part-time Literature Teacher (Assistant Professor) I was foundational in establishing this institute, teaching modern drama and business translation classes.