Visiting Assistant Professor Of Arabic

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Coleman Hall

Position Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Arabic

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

Coleman Hall

Categories:

Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

The Department of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at Bucknell University invites applications for a one-year position in Arabic Studies at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning in August, 2025. We seek a teacher-scholar with a Ph.D. (or ABD) in teaching Arabic as a foreign language (TAFL), Arabic literature, and Arabic linguistics. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in language pedagogy and teaching methodologies. Additionally, applicants must possess native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English, as well as exhibit a high level of proficiency in Levantine Arabic. The successful candidate should also have a demonstrated commitment to liberal arts education. Teaching responsibilities will include Arabic language courses at all levels and courses in literature and/or culture. The teaching load is three courses per semester.

The successful candidate will teach six courses per year, including introductory to upper-level undergraduate language, literature, and culture courses in Arabic, as well as courses in English for non-majors and minors, and participate in service activities at the program and department levels. In that respect, the new hire will be expected to strengthen, enhance, and expand the competencies of our program and department and to engage in collaborations with faculty in various units on campus.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Your application should establish your interest in working at a primarily undergraduate liberal arts institution. Include how your experiences, knowledge, skills, and/or past accomplishments will contribute to equitable and inclusive teaching, broadly defined as including classroom instruction, advising, mentoring, and other educational experiences.

Application materials must include a letter of interest, CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applications are only accepted online through Bucknell's Career Center site (careers.bucknell.edu). Candidates that progress through the interview process will be asked to submit contact information for three references so that we may obtain confidential letters of reference.

For additional information and to apply, please go to Bucknell's career site (careers.bucknell.edu). Review of applications will begin on February 27th, 2025, and continue until filled. All inquiries on the specifics of the position should be addressed to Martin Isleem, Associate Professor and Director of Arabic Studies mailto:(martin.isleem@bucknell.edu).

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, primarily undergraduate, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, management, education, and music. Bucknell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bucknell is committed to creating a climate that fosters inclusion, growth, and development for a diverse student body, and seeks candidates who are also committed to these goals.

Bucknell is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The Lewisburg area offers a combination of outdoor recreation opportunities and small-town amenities. In addition to the cultural and athletic events offered at the University and in town, the region offers strong schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. Bucknell is about three hours from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Advertised:

2025-02-07

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, go to:

https://www.bucknell.edu/azdirectory/human-resources/employee-benefits

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.

https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/employer-resources?resource=32 

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