The Program in Africana Studies at Vassar College invites applications for a three-year, renewable position at the rank of lecturer in Arabic language and literature and/or culture beginning Fall 2013.

Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

The successful candidate will teach five courses per year and contribute to the continued vibrancy of the program’s correlate sequence in Arabic language and culture. Primary responsibilities will be to teach three courses per year in Arabic language, and two courses in Arabic literature and/or culture (in English, as appropriate).

Demonstrated excellence and commitment to innovative pedagogy is required. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic. PhD in hand is strongly preferred.

To apply, please visit http://employment.vassar.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51381 to link to the posting for this position. Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, graduate school transcript (unofficial copies accepted for initial application), and at least three letters of recommendation. All application materials should be uploaded to the link above.

Questions pertaining to the nature of the position may be directed to:
Prof. Patricia Celerier, pacelerier@vassar.edu. 

Applications received by December 1, 2012 will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2,450 undergraduates (no graduate students) located in the beautiful and historic Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. The City of Poughkeepsie benefits from rich cultural diversity and from convenient commuter rail access to New York City.