Dean's Message

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

The College of Arts at the University of Shatt Al-Arab is a distinguished academic institution known for its contributions and active efforts in enhancing the skills and competencies of both Iraqi and Arab graduates. The esteemed reputation of this college is derived from the University of Shatt Al-Arab, which has enabled it to lead and advance in various fields, thereby expanding its academic service to Iraq.

May Allah grant success to all members of the college, including faculty, staff, and our dear students.

Peace be upon you all.

Dr. Adel Malik Khanfar
Dean of the College of Arts

Dean's Office

The Dean's Office of the College of Arts manages all matters related to faculty, students, staff, and service workers within the college. The Dean is a member of the University Council and oversees administrative operations. Their duty is to manage all affairs of the college, maintaining communication with the teaching, administrative, and service staff, as well as with students, the College Council, the University Council, and the assistant deans.

The Dean collaborates with the College Council members to manage teaching processes, scientific research, and various academic activities for faculty members, as well as curricular and extracurricular activities for students. The Dean aims to ensure quality standards in teaching, examinations, and research development, aligning academic and administrative affairs with global standards, international rankings, and institutional and program accreditation.

The college strives for excellence both locally and globally, producing highly competent graduates to serve the community. The Dean, in coordination with the College Council, is responsible for developing and implementing short-term and strategic plans for the college, monitoring their execution, facilitating their application, and writing reports on their progress.

The administrative structure of the College of Arts consists of:

  1. The Dean of the College
  2. The Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
  3. The Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs
  4. The College Council
  5. Department Heads
  6. Permanent Administrative Units

Administrative Structure of the College of Arts:

  • Dean of the College
  • Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
  • Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs
  • College Council
  • Department Heads
  • Permanent Administrative Units

Dean’s Information: Dr. Adel Malik Khanfar Atiya Al-Mutouri

  • Position: Dean of the College of Arts
  • Date of Office Commencement: 4/8/2024
  • Nationality: Iraqi, Arab, Muslim
  • Date of Birth: 1954, Basra - Iraq
  • Academic Rank: Assistant Professor since 1999
  • Retirement: Retired since 2019

Academic Qualifications:

  • High School: Literary Track
  • Bachelor’s Degree: European Languages, University of Basra - College of Arts - Department of English, 1977
  • Master’s Degree: Arts - Applied Linguistics, University of Basra - College of Arts - Department of English, 1987
  • PhD: Philosophy in Linguistics, University of Basra - College of Arts - Department of English, 1997

Specialization:

  • Master’s Degree Specialization: Applied Linguistics - Language Teaching Methods
  • PhD Specialization: General Linguistics - Anthropological Linguistics