Arabic 2015-2016

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Columbia University
Post Date June 13, 2015

Lecturer in Discipline or Associate in Discipline, Arabic Language Instruction

The Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University announces an opening in Arabic language instruction to be filled at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline or Associate in Discipline beginning in the Fall term of 2015 and ending June 30, 2016. We welcome applications from professional language teachers who are committed to teaching languages for academic purposes. Responsibilities will include teaching 2 courses per semester, as well as performing other duties associated with the language program.

A Master's degree is required; Ph.D is preferred. Successful candidates must have native or near native fluency in Arabic and English, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach. Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

Applications must be made online. Applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae, list of references, teaching evaluations and teaching materials to support the application. To apply, please go to academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60971.

'''Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. ''' Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Rutgers Arabic Instructor Job
Date: 29 Jun 2015

The Department of African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Languages and Literatures (AMESALL) at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track position as Instructor of Arabic Language, effective Fall 2015. We seek an effective and sociable instructor to collaborate with the existing Arabic language team to foster the continued growth of our program at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum (Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced). Teaching load 3+3. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Possibilities for renewal are contingent upon demonstrated teaching effectiveness in all courses assigned, and on the continuing needs of the program. For more information about the Arabic language program at Rutgers, please see http://amesall.rutgers.edu/.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand by the start of the appointment and native or near-native fluency in both Arabic and English. Evidence of successful Arabic language instruction, preferably using the Al-Kitaab series of textbooks (Georgetown University Press) is expected; at least two years’ experience teaching both non-heritage and heritage speakers in a North American institute of higher education, preferably in concert with other Arabic instructors, is required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants should submit cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation via Interfolio to Professor Hanan Kashou, Chair, Arabic Instructor Search Committee:

http://apply.interfolio.com/30116

Review of applications will begin July 15, 2015.

University of Minnesota
Post Date June 13, 2015

Full-Time Lecturer/Teaching Specialist in Arabic

The Arabic program at the University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified, dynamic instructor of Arabic with an interest in program building and professional development. The Arabic program at the University of Minnesota is a dynamic and growing program located in the Department of Asian Languages & Literatures, where all language programs focus on intensive language instruction alongside courses on literature, film, and cultural expression more broadly speaking. We offer three levels of intensive Modern Standard Arabic; colloquial Arabic; and courses in Arabic literature and poetry, framed by language partnerships, conversation tables and cultural events.

The position will be full-time; start date 8/31/2015. Candidates with an M.A. degree will be appointed as Teaching Specialist; those with a Ph.D. will be appointed as Lecturer. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Department of Asian Languages & Literatures at all@umn.edu. Upon announcement of the official employment posting, applicants will be requested to upload application materials (including a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, sample teaching materials and the contact details of three professional references) on the University of Minnesota Employment website, http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/.

Duties and responsibilities: Teach assigned language classes; keep office hours; prepare course materials; prepare and grade exams; engage in curriculum development; participate in professional development opportunities (trainings, workshops, presentations).

Required qualifications: M.A. or foreign equivalent in Arabic or related field, including but not limited to Arabic linguistics, Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language, or Education. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic. Strong English language communication skills. Min. 2 years university-level teaching experience in the Arabic language. Demonstrated ability to lead communicative, student-centered classrooms. Collegiality and ability to work in a team.

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