Assistant Professor of Arabic Position:
Texas A&M University announces an entry-level, assistant professor tenure-track position to teach courses in Arabic, beginning fall 2012. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Arabic, applied linguistics, Arabic literature, or related fields, and must have the Ph.D. in hand by August 31, 2012. Candidates must possess native or near-native command in Modern Standard Arabic and should have experience teaching Arabic to nonnative speakers at a university level, knowledge of one or more Arabic dialects, and fluency in English. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to scholarly research and publication appropriate to a research-oriented department and university. Candidates will be expected to teach two courses per semester. These courses will include beginning, intermediate, and advanced Arabic language courses, Arabic literature, and Arabic culture and civilization.
Applicants should forward letter of application and complete dossier, with curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to Steven M. Oberhelman, Interim Head, Department of European and Classical Languages, Texas A&M University, 4215 TAMU, 205 Academic Building, College Station, TX 77843–4215.
The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 20 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held at the annual convention of MESA, December 1–4, 2011, in Washington, D.C. Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
