Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Arabic literature or language in hand by September 16, 2012; teaching certificate in Arabic (if applicable); native or near-native fluency in both Standard and Spoken Arabic; and English; high-level skills in the grammar and syntax of standard (fus-ha) Arabic; 3 academic years college experience in proficiency-oriented language instruction in U.S. Colleges; demonstrated commitment to research; familiarity with ACTFL guidelines.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Teaching undergraduate courses in language for first- through third-year Standard Arabic, with the possibility of teaching classes in Arabic literature in the future; maintaining an active research and publication agenda; supervising lower-division language instruction; developing program in collaboration with members of the Arabic section; advising students of Arabic; engaging in University services and community outreach.
To Apply:
Applications must be received by December 5, 2011 to be assured of consideration. Review will begin on January 3, 2012 and continue until finalists are identified. Mail letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of Arabic teaching philosophy and methodology (in one page), one writing sample in Arabic; and one in English, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Dirgham H. Sbait, Chair of Arabic Search Committee
Department of World Languages and Literatures
Portland State University
PO Box 751 – WLL
Portland, OR 97207-0751.
