Full-time position to begin September 1, 2012 (classes begin 8/29/12). The position of Lecturer comes with full benefits and may be renewed annually based upon a favorable performance evaluation and availability of funds.

M.A. in Arabic or related field, near-native proficiency in Arabic and English. Teaching experience in Arabic is also required.

Teaching load: four undergraduate courses per semester. Participation in departmental activities and committees.

With 35 full-time faculty members, the department offers M.A. programs in French and Spanish; B.A. programs in French, German, and Spanish; and minors in Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Russian (http://www.forl.unt.edu). With about 36,000 students, UNT is the largest, most comprehensive university in Dallas-Fort Worth and drives the North Texas region.

Applications must be submitted on line at facultyjobs.unt.edu/ (under listings for Foreign Languages) by December 2, 2011 and include the posting of letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and copies of official transcripts. In addition, three reference letters must be posted on line by referees no later than December 2, 2011. Screening of applications will begin on December 2, 2011 and continue until the search is closed.

The University of North Texas is an EOE/ADA/AA institution committed to diversity in its employment and educational programs, thereby creating a welcoming environment for everyone.