The University of Michigan
Department of Near Eastern Studies
Lecturer in Arabic Language
The Department of Near Eastern Studies in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan seeks applicants with a MA or PhD, PhD is strongly preferred, for a full time Lecturer III position to begin September 1, 2012 pending authorization. This is a non-tenure track position with a university year appointment. Terms and conditions of employment for this Lecturer III position may be subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers’ Employee Organization.
Duties and responsibilities for this Lecturer III position are expected to include thorough familiarity with the proficiency-communicative approach, experience in Arabic curriculum development and proficiency testing, and willingness to participate in the Arabic Flagship Program. He/she must be able to teach language and content courses at the intermediate and advanced levels as well as an Arabic dialect, preferably Egyptian colloquial. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer III in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester, or the equivalent in other duties.
Qualified candidates will have a MA or Ph.D. in a related field and have extensive background in Arabic language, literature, linguistics or a related field and have native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and English. Excellence in teaching and instructional service will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and three (3) letters of reference to Arabic Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Michigan, 202 S. Thayer, Suite 4111, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1608, lsa-nes-search@umich.edu.
We will begin reviewing applications on November 20, with the aim of interviewing top candidates at MESA in December, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
