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University of Michigan (MI) - Leo Lecturer III in Arabic Language
The Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Michigan invites applicants for a full-time Lecturer III position in Arabic Language, to begin as soon as January 1, 2016. This is a non-tenure-track university year appointment that is for an initial three-year term, renewable for an additional multi-year period, contingent upon successful performance reviews. Teaching load will be determined by departmental needs, but is expected to be two courses per semester. In addition to teaching duties, the successful candidate will be expected to assist the program supervisor in the coordination and development of the Arabic language program. Required qualifications are an advanced degree (PhD strongly preferred) in Applied Linguistics and Foreign Language Teaching or equivalent, native or near-native fluency in Standard Arabic, a dialect of Arabic, and English, and at least 3 years experience in teaching various levels of Arabic, at the postsecondary level, using a proficiency-based, communicative methodology. Desired qualifications include previous experience in program coordination, teacher training and materials development; OPI certification; an ability and interest in teaching advanced level courses in Arabic; and experience with teaching Arabic using an integrated curriculum, with fuSHa and dialect taught in one class. Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package. Interested applicants must apply by completing the application located at https://lsa-lecturer.applicantstack.com/ x/apply/a25dvo3097ho. You will be required to upload 1) a letter of interest, 2) current cv (including courses taught and materials used), 3) names and email addresses for three people who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation 4) a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, 5) evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., teaching evaluations, etc.) and 6) a video (or link to a video) of the candidate teaching Arabic, with 7) a narrative to contextualize the teaching demonstration and relate it to the statement of teaching philosophy. Applications without a teaching video and accompanying narrative will not be considered. All materials must be received by November 15, 2015. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

American University of Beirut (LEB) - Faculty Position in Modern Arabic Literature
The American University of Beirut

Faculty position in Modern Arabic literature

The Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages at the American University of Beirut seeks applicants in the field of Modern Arabic Literature and Literary Theory (with special emphasis on prose genres)

For more information on this position and on how to apply, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/pages/academic-employment.aspx

For best consideration, please submit all required credentials by the early deadline of 15 October 2015 and indicate whether you will be attending MESA. Applications accepted through 30 November 2015. Visiting scholars will be considered.

The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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American University of Beirut (LEB) - Faculty Position in Medieval Arabic Literature
The Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages at the American University of Beirut seeks applicants in the field of Medieval Arabic Literature (with special emphasis on prose genres). Applications from scholars with expertise in Medieval Arabic literature in its Islamic theology dimensions, especially its Greco-Arabic background, will also be considered.

For more information on this position and on how to apply, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/pages/academic-employment.aspx

For best consideration, please submit all required credentials by the early deadline of 15 October 2015 and indicate whether you will be attending MESA. Applications accepted through 30 November 2015. Visiting scholars will be considered.

The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Brown University (RI) - TT Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and Modern Arabic Literature
The Department of Comparative Literature at Brown University seeks a scholar of Comparative Literature and modern Arabic literature at the rank of assistant professor (tenure track). The Ph.D. must be completed by the time of employment, and native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English is required. The field of specialization within the modern period is open. Candidates will outline their future research in Comparative Literature and modern Arabic literature, and they will also make suggestions for courses. Demonstrated excellence in both scholarship and teaching is esssential; an interest in translation theory and practice is also welcome. Please submit complete dossier, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, sample of scholarly writing, and three letters of recommendation, online at the link above by November 1, 2015. Please also indicate whether you will attend the MESA convention in November 2015 and/or the MLA in January 2016.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Please submit complete dossier, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, sample of scholarly writing, and three letters of recommendation, online at the link above by November 1, 2015.

Apply at: http://apply.interfolio.com/30218

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=== Carnegie Mellon University (PA) - Tenure Track Position in Second Language Acquisition and Technology-Enhanced Learning===

Job Posted: July 6, 2015

The Department of Modern Languages invites applications for an open-rank position beginning in August 2016. Of particular interest are senior level candidates whose research focuses on technology-enhanced learning, with experience in one or more of the following areas: learning sciences, digital humanities, language assessment, language policy and planning. Successful candidates must have an earned Ph.D., strong evidence of research productivity, excellence in teaching, and evidence of securing extramural funding. They should have strong administrative abilities to coordinate and advance the development of the Department’s technology-enhanced, hybrid, online learning programs and the desire to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment with colleagues working in the areas of language acquisition, learning sciences, and global studies. Also required is interest in teaching courses both in the graduate programs in SLA and in one of the language and cultural studies areas of the Department.

Candidates should have advanced level proficiency and ability to teach upper division as well as lower division courses in one or more of the following language areas: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, with preference for expertise in French. Teaching load is 2+2. Applications will be accepted online through Interfolio and should arrive not later than October 30, 2015. Applicants should use the link below to submit a letter of application (indicating, among other things, any professional conferences they plan to attend between November 2015 and January 2016, resume, statements of teaching, research, and curricular interests, and three (3) letters of recommendation. Representative publications, not to be returned, may also be included. Carnegie Mellon is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer -- M/F/Disability/Veteran. - See more at: http://jobcentral.actfl.org/jobs/7299047/tenure-track-position-in-second-language-acquisition-and-technology-enhanced-learning#sthash.JVpJ2iMw.dpuf

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Columbia University (NY) - TT Assistant Professor, Modern Arabic Literature
The Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University seeks to fill a position in Modern Arabic Literature at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate will have broad intellectual interests, a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education, and a willingness to contribute to new departmental initiatives. Participation in the Columbia College Core Curriculum will be expected.

Applicants should submit a c.v., cover letter, a representative sample of scholarship, and upload their dissertation abstract and a sample course syllabus. They should also arrange to have recommendations sent by three referees. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on September 25, and will continue until an appointment is made.

For more information and to apply, please visit our online site: http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61316

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Dartmouth College (NH) - Assistant Professor, Arabic Language and Literature
The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Arabic Language and Literature. The appointment will become effective July 1, 2016, with teaching duties beginning in September 2016. Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and English as well as a Ph.D in hand by the time of appointment. Area of specialty is open. Duties will include teaching Arabic language at all levels and courses in literature, joining the rotation of faculty directors for our study-abroad program in Rabat, Morocco, and working closely with colleagues to expand the Arabic language and literature curriculum. The teaching load is four courses per year. Applicants should submit via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/31166) a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and writing sample (up to 25 pages). Three recommenders should submit letters to Interfolio separately. Review of applications will begin on 15 October 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. We expect preliminary interviews to take place at the MESA conference in November and by Skype for those unable to attend the conference. Questions should be directed to Mr. Gerard Bohlen at Gerard.F.Bohlen@Dartmouth.Edu. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans or any other legally protected group.

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Georgetown University (DC) - TT Assistant Professor of Arabic Linguistics (tenure-track)
The Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of Arabic Linguistics, with preferred specialization in applied linguistics, starting in August 2016. The successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D. with a clearly demonstrated specialty in Arabic Linguistics. A strong record of teaching and clear research program is expected; near-native fluency in Arabic is assumed. It is desirable that the candidate demonstrates a solid background in classical Arabic, grammar, and texts. The candidate is expected to offer undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise doctoral research in relevant fields, advise Arabic majors, and play a leading role in strengthening the program and complementing the research and teaching interests of other faculty members in the Department. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, a chapter-length writing sample, and three letters of reference should be submitted via e-mail to Ms. Meriem Tikue mmt43@georgetown.edu with the subject line: Arabic Linguist Search. Review of applications will start October 10, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.

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Harvard University (MA) - Assistant Professor in Classical Arabic Language and Literature
We seek to appoint an assistant professor in Classical Arabic Language and Literature. The appointment is expected to begin on or after July 1, 2016. Candidates are encouraged to apply by September 15, 2015. The appointee will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This is a tenure track position.

Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in classical Arabic studies or related discipline, required by the time the appointment begins; mastery of classical Arabic required. The successful candidate will have research expertise in some particular aspect or aspects of classical Arabic language and literature in any period before 1500. The appointee will have a mastery of classical Arabic grammar, an ability to teach classical Arabic belles-lettres (including poetry), and an intimate knowledge of broader historical and cultural contexts. Ability to teach modern Arabic literature, although not required, is desirable. It is expected that the successful candidate will participate actively in both the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and another appropriate program or department (e.g. Medieval Studies, Comparative Literature, History, Study of Religion, or Linguistics).

Applications are accepted only via the Harvard Employment web site: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/6273

Kenyon College (OH) - Assistant Professor of Arabic
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Kenyon College seeks to fill a tenure-track position in Arabic, beginning in the fall of 2016.

The successful candidate will have native or near-native command of Modern Standard Arabic and English--with a knowledge of on or more dialects desirable-- scholarly potential, and demonstrated teaching excellence in both language and literature or linguistics. Teaching load is 3:2, divided among language, culture, and either literature or linguistics courses. Kenyon College offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including spouse and domestic partner benefits.

A Ph.D in Arabic is preferred; however, applicants who are ABD will be considered.

A complete application will be comprised of 1) a cover letter on the applicant's teaching philosophy, background and scholarship in the field; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) three letters of reference; 4) evidence of teaching excellence; and 5) an unofficial transcript.

All application materials must be submitted electronically through the Kenyon's employment website http://employment.kenyon.edu. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Kenyon College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention.

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Middlebury College (VT) - Assistant Professor, Open Specialization (tenure-track)
The Program in Arabic at Middlebury College announces an opening for one tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning the Fall semester of 2016. Superior language proficiency in both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and English is required, and native or native-like proficiency in at least one Arabic dialect is strongly preferred. The area of specialization for the position is open. The successful candidate will teach MSA courses at all levels, from beginning to advanced levels, and will also offer non-language courses in both MSA as well as in English in their disciplinary area. Candidates should hold a PhD in their area of specialization or should at least have an advanced ABD status with near-term plans for completion of a doctorate by the time of appointment. Candidates must have prior experience teaching MSA at the college level, preferably in a liberal arts college setting, and in accordance with the proficiency-based communicative approach to Arabic language pedagogy. Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability. Applications for this position will be accepted starting September 18th 2015. Review of applications will begin on November 1st 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Through Interfolio, candidates should submit a letter of application addressed to the Arabic search committee. The letter should include a section addressing approaches to teaching as well as current and future research. In addition, applications should include: a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three current confidential letters of recommendation (at least two of which must speak to teaching ability/promise). Samples of written scholarship will be solicited from candidates invited for interviews. Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Usama Soltan, Associate Professor of Arabic, at usoltan@middlebury.edu. More information is available at http://apptrkr.com/676007. Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. More information regarding background checks may be found here: http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/administration/prospective_faculty/ background_checks

Pennsylvania State University (PA) - TT Asst. Professor - Comparative Literature & Arabic Literatures
The Department of Comparative Literature at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position (tenure-track) with a specialization in comparative approaches to Arabic literatures and cultures. Applicants’ research and teaching should move across regional boundaries to engage the Eastern Mediterranean, Africa, the Maghreb, the Arab diaspora, or Arabic-related comparisons in Europe, Asia, or the Americas. We would be particularly interested in work that explores an Africa-Arabic-Mediterranean nexus. Teaching responsibilities include contributing to the graduate and undergraduate programs in Comparative Literature (our department offers the BA, MA, and PhD in Comparative Literature) and to the undergraduate Arabic Language minor. The Department also offers a new Global Studies undergraduate major in which many of our faculty participate. Requirements: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Arabic, or related field; native or near-native ability in Arabic and English; relevant research achievements or evidence of relevant research promise; appropriate teaching experience. To apply, upload a letter of application, CV, and the names and contact information of three references at https://psu.jobs/job/59142 Starting date: August 2016 preferred. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2015, and continue until the search is concluded. Visit our program website at http://complit.la.psu.edu

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Tufts University (MA) - Mellon Bridge Assistant Professorship in Comparative Literature with a focus on Arabic literary, film, and/or visual studies (tenure-track)
The Arabic program and the interdepartmental program on International Literary and Visual Studies at Tufts University invite applicants for a tenure-track Mellon Bridge Assistant Professorship in Comparative Literature with a focus on Arabic literary, film, and/or visual studies of any period. The ideal candidate will provide evidence of excellent research and teaching in these topics, with a rigorously comparative and/or trans-regional emphasis. We are especially interested in candidates whose work engages comparatively with multiple languages and literatures, as well as candidates whose work develops connections between literary and/or cultural studies, understood broadly, and other disciplines or intellectual areas.

Responsibilities include teaching a variety of thematic courses for Arabic Studies, possibly in Arabic, and for the interdepartmental program on International Literary and Visual Studies. There are rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments and programs including, Anthropology, Art History, Classics, Colonialism Studies, English, Film and Media Studies, History, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, and Romance Languages.

This position is being supported by a grant from the Mellon Foundation to promote scholarship and teaching that bridges different departments and programs in the humanities at Tufts. The successful candidate will receive an appointment as a fellow at the Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT) for the duration of the pre-tenure probationary period. We seek candidates whose research and teaching has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.

Requirements: PhD by starting date; experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching courses in relevant subjects at the university level. While this position has no language-teaching duties, a high degree of fluency in both Arabic and English is required. Fluency in a third language is a plus.

Letter of Application, CV, statements of research and teaching interests, two writing samples, and three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/31867. Further materials will be requested of short-listed applicants. The review of applications will begin on November 16, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the search should be addressed to Professor Kamran Rastegar: kamran.rastegar@tufts.edu.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

University of Notre Dame (IL) - TT Assistant Professor of Arabic
The Program in Arabic Language and Culture in the Department of Classics at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track position. The field of specialization is open, although we welcome especially applications from scholars of either modern Arabic literature and culture or Islamic Studies (classical and modern). The appointment will commence in July 2016. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach undergraduate courses in Arabic language as well as a broad range of undergraduate courses in the literature, culture, and history of the Arabic speaking world. Completion of the Ph.D. is required. Please apply via Interfolio.com using this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/31050. Complete dossiers will include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching experience and research, if available. Review of complete applications will begin on November 20, 2015. The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). Information about the Program in Arabic can be found at http://arabic.nd.edu.

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University of Oklahoma (OK) - TT Assistant Professor of Arabic - Language Flagship
The University of Oklahoma announces a tenure-track position in Arabic at the level of Assistant Professor beginning August 2016 as part of its Language Flagship program. The Language Flagship is a national initiative that prepares global professionals and provides extensive resources for the teaching of Arabic language and culture, thus attracting some of the brightest students on campus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field in hand at the time of appointment, native or near-native proficiency in Arabic (MSA and at least one dialect), and a demonstrable commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in modern literature and/or cultural studies. The teaching load is four courses per year and includes courses in Arabic language, literature, and culture at the undergraduate level. Salary and internal funding opportunities are competitive. This is a joint position in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (MLLL) and the Department of International and Area Studies (IAS). IAS, located in the growing College of International Studies, has a thriving program in Middle East Studies that has attracted growing national recognition. OU, a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university, is home to the international literary magazine World Literature Today, the South Central Modern Languages Association, the Fred Jones Museum of Art, and the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History. Norman, OK has been ranked the 6th best small city in the United States by CNN Money Magazine and offers a wide variety of activities in the arts and athletics. For information about MLLL, please visit http://modlang.ou.edu/. For information about IAS, please go to https://www.ou.edu/content/cis/ias.html.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, statements of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, complete sets of teaching evaluations, and a writing sample. To receive full consideration, applicants should submit materials electronically at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5989. Review of applications will begin September 30, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution http://www.ou.edu/eeo.

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New York University Abu Dhabi (UAE) - Research Fellowships in the Humanities
The NYUAD Institute has embarked on a multi-year research fellowship program in the Humanities. This program aims to help create an energetic, multi-faceted research environment for the Humanities at NYUAD's campus. To this end, NYUAD is annually inviting applications from distinguished senior scholars as well as from promising junior scholars for residential fellowships at NYUAD’s Institute. Fellows are contributing to NYUAD's intellectual community through research and research-related activities, including sharing their work-in-progress with NYUAD faculty and students and participating in scholarly networks engaged in ongoing research centered at the NYUAD Institute.

While open to scholars working in all areas of the Humanities, the program aims in particular to build a center of outstanding research capacity in areas of the Humanities that are relevant for the study of the Arabic world, its rich intellectual, religious, and scientific history, its cultural and artistic heritage as expressed in traditional and new media, and its interaction with other cultures in the past and present. Scholars of Arabic culture and history will find it enriching to work alongside fellows who conduct research in related and adjacent fields. Scholarship furthered by this program is closely connected to the research profile of NYUAD's faculty in the Arts & Humanities; its Liberal Arts curriculum, with concentrations on History, Literature, Philosophy, the Arab Crossroads program, and Museum Studies; related departments and research centers at NYU New York; and NYUAD's outreach program in the UAE.

Awards & Facilities

The Institute hosts up to two senior fellows and up to four junior fellows.

For the period of their fellowships, scholars are offered work/office space at the Institute, full use of NYUAD's library facilities (which are substantial, closely connected as they are to NYU's Main Library in New York), administrative support, housing at NYUAD's campus on Saadiyat Island, a fellowship stipend commensurate with experience, a personal research allowance, support for travel to and from Abu Dhabi. Fellowship recipients are responsible for conforming to tax requirements of their home countries.

Start Date & Duration September 1, 2016 or February 1, 2017

Scholars may apply for one- or two-semester fellowships

Candidate Qualifications

Eligible candidates for the senior fellowships have an outstanding scholarly accomplishment, including an internationally recognized publication record. Mid-career scholars with strong publication records and exceptional scholarly promise may be considered in this category. Eligible candidates for the junior fellowships, which are intended especially for young scholars who wish to turn their doctoral dissertations into book manuscripts publishable with major academic presses, have received their Ph.D. within the previous five years and have a strong record of scholarly accomplishment.

All research fellowships will be offered to scholars who demonstrate interest in playing an active role in the intellectual community of NYUAD, in particular by exchanging ideas with other Institute fellows and with NYU faculty and students. The fellowships are open to scholars of all backgrounds and nationalities.

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Duke University (NC) - Arabic Language Lecturer
The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University invites applications for a full-time position as an Arabic language lecturer, beginning Fall 2016. The initial contract for the position is three years and renewable every five years based on a demonstration of quality and rigor of teaching, curricular innovation, professional development and service to the field. The successful candidate will join the growing Arabic program at Duke. The primary responsibilities consist of teaching and developing intermediate and advanced courses, creating teaching materials, designing assessment tools, and organizing and participating in extra-curricular activities related to service learning and refugee issues. The teaching load is maximum 5 courses per year or 12 contact hours per week, and the starting salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Candidates should have an M.A. or higher degree in Arabic language and literature, applied linguistics, or a related field, and must have fluency in both Arabic and English. Experience in teaching Arabic at the university level in North America is required, and the demonstrated ability to develop and implement service learning and outreach programs is preferred. Knowledge and experience with study abroad programs and instructional technologies, and desire to further pedagogical/professional development are desirable.

Applications received by September 30, 2015 will be guaranteed full consideration. Send: 1) a letter of application with a statement of teaching philosophy, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching portfolio including syllabi, a sample of teaching materials and student evaluations, and 4) three letters of reference, addressed to the Chair of Arabic Lecturer Search Committee, Dept. of AMES, Duke University. The application materials should be sent to Arabic Search Committee, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Duke University, 2204 Erwin Road, Box 90414, Durham, NC 27708. For additional information please email amesdept@duke.edu Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte (NC) - Lecturer in Modern Standard Arabic
The Department of Languages and Culture Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a Full-Time Lecturer in Modern Standard Arabic beginning August 2016.

Required qualifications: Master's degree in Arabic or related field (Islamic Studies and/or Middle Eastern Studies), native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic; proficiency in English; and teaching experience with adult learners.

Desired qualifications: Ph.D. in Arabic or related field; commitment to promoting diversity; experience in translating/ interpreting; ability to incorporate Arabic film into the curriculum, and/or contribute to our minor in Francophone Studies.

Job duties: Teaching first and second year Modern Standard Arabic as well as occasional upper level courses in language or culture, growing the Arabic program, and contributing to service activities in the Department, the community and the profession.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a doctoral-extensive urban university committed to excellence in research and teaching. As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, UNC Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. The candidate selected for this position is subject to a criminal background check and must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States. Screening of applications will begin November 2, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. See the complete position description and apply online at https://jobs.uncc.edu.

Virginia Military Institute (VA) - Assistant Professor of Arabic (non tenure-track)
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Virginia Military Institute invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Arabic beginning 1 August 2016.

Five year, non-tenure track appointment, beginning in August 2016, with conversion to tenure track very likely. Specialization open. Ph.D. in Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies, Comparative Literature, or Cultural Studies. The successful candidate will teach upper-level courses in literature and culture in addition to MSA across all levels. Native or near-native fluency in MSA and English required. The successful candidate will teach six courses per year and also participate in academic advising, committee work, scholarship, and mentoring of undergraduate research. Faculty members at VMI wear uniforms and adhere to military customs, but military experience is not required.

Virginia Military Institute is a state-supported four-year undergraduate military college of liberal arts, engineering, and the sciences. It is located in the southern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Lexington, population 7,000, is also home to Washington and Lee University and offers a stimulating cultural atmosphere in a pleasant, rural setting.

Applicants should submit full dossiers including letter of application, three letters of recommendation and official transcripts.

Apply online at: http://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/8741

Position open until filled, review of applications begins September 15.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. - See more at: https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000899509-01#sthash.HSUCUGFB.dpuf