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The Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University invites applications for a full-time position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Arabic, starting August 2027, for a three-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.
We seek a dynamic individual committed to innovative methods of teaching Modern Standard Arabic in the context of Arab-Islamic culture. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and an Arabic dialect; experience in proficiency-based, communicative methods of teaching Modern Standard Arabic; and thorough grounding in classical Arabic language (including syntax and morphology). Experience in assessment and curriculum design is a plus.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in hand no later than by Summer 2027.
Application Instructions:
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- Cover Letter
- CV
- Teaching Statement
- Names of three references
Applications are due by December 1, 2026.
For questions related to this position, please contact: Prof. Elliott Colla.
The projected base salary range is 55,112 −71,000. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
Application Process
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