Assistant Professor of Transnational Studies, Texas A&M University

The Department of International Studies at Texas A&M University announces an entry-level assistant professor tenure-track position in the area of Transnational Studies. Candidates must be prepared to teach a variety of courses in our large, interdisciplinary International Studies degree program that combines humanities-based research with the social sciences. The department is also home to modern language majors (French, German, Russian) and minors (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian).

Preference will be given to candidates:

• credentialed to teach culture and/or language courses in any two of the modern language programs in the department;
• with demonstrated commitment to cross-border, comparative, and interdisciplinary research and teaching;
• and with scholarly research and publication appropriate to a research-oriented department and university.

PhD required by date of appointment. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA Convention in Chicago.

Applicants should forward a letter of application and complete dossier with curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to

Robert R. Shandley
Department Head, Department of International Studies
Texas A&M University
4215 TAMU
102 Academic Building
College Station, TX 77843-4215

Email submission is acceptable: r-shandley@tamu.edu.  The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

LECTURER II IN ARABIC

The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures at the University of New Mexico is seeking to fill a Lecturer II position in Arabic beginning in August 2014. The successful candidate will contribute to the pedagogical goals of a department seeking to expand its offerings in critical languages and in the internationalization of our campus and programs. We currently have a tenure-track Assistant Professor with whom this Lecturer will work closely in building courses and programs in Arabic.

The position will involve teaching a base load of twelve credits a semester.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching of undergraduate courses in Arabic language. S/he will also develop upper-division courses in the context of an expanded Arabic program. This person will help create courses and programs to expand Arabic at UNM. S/he will interact with other programs and departments across campus such as Asian Studies and International Studies.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

This position requires an M.A. in hand by time of appointment in a field of Arabic language, literature, applied linguistics, and/or pedagogy. Native or near-native fluency in modern standard Arabic and at least one dialect is expected. Also required is native or near–native fluency in written and spoken English. Evidence of university level teaching is expected.

We would prefer a candidate with evidence of successful involvement with student activities. Familiarity with standards-based teaching and assessments is preferred. Evidence of excellence in teaching and of use of best pedagogical practices. Evidence of familiarity and of use of classroom teaching technologies. Evidence of ability and willingness to assist in Arabic program development.

Applications must be uploaded online at https://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=74595

These should include a letter of intent addressing the applicant’s qualifications for the position and a description of the applicant’s teaching interests and experience; a current curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and a sample syllabus for a lower-division language course.

Please have three letters of recommendation sent via post directly to:

Professor Lorenzo F. Garcia, Jr.
Chair of the Arabic Lecturer Search Committee
Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
MSC 03 2080
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Emailed letters will NOT be accepted.

For best consideration, completed applications are due October 15, 2013. The position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Arabic. Beginning July 2014. Two-year appointment renewable. Five courses per year. Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment preferred. Field of specialization is open. Applicants must have a firm commitment to undergraduate teaching and submit evidence of same, including course evaluations. Submit letter of application, dossier, statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, a sample syllabus of an advanced undergraduate course and three letters of recommendation by Nov. 1 to Cynthia Hall, (hallca@wfu.edu) Administrative Coordinator, Department of Romance Languages, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27109. URL: http://www.wfu.edu/romancelanguages/jobs.html.

ARABIC TEACHER

(Code RA100)

CHARLES E. SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL

ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD is seeking an experienced teacher of Arabic for grades 9-12 for the 2013 - 2014 academic year.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A native speaker of Arabic or someone with near-native fluency.
• Someone who has successfully taught Arabic to non-Arabic speakers for at least three years, preferably at the middle and/or high school levels.
• Skilled in the pedagogy of second language acquisition and will be adept at cultivating listening and speaking proficiency in students from the outset.
  

Proficiency in Hebrew and experience in Jewish day schools is preferred but not required.

Qualified candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and references to www.cesjds.org/careers Job Code RA100.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Arabic Language Position

Lecturer/Assistant Professor - Arabic language/Arabic studies

Wellesley College seeks applications for a full-time, renewable Arabic language/Arabic studies appointment beginning in Fall 2014. Emphasis is on Arabic language teaching, and qualified applicants should be prepared to teach Arabic at all levels (elementary, intermediate and advanced). Native or near-native fluency in Standard Arabic required. The successful candidate will teach four courses per year and contribute substantially to the Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Studies programs. PhD preferred; MA or ABD considered. The appointment will likely be at the rank of Lecturer, although a tenure-eligible rank of Assistant Professor is a possibility for a candidate with strong research potential.

Responsibilities of the position will include teaching four courses per year and participating in the core activities of the Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Studies Programs. Salary is competitive and commensurate with credentials; the successful application will be a benefits eligible member of the Wellesley College faculty with access to a conference travel budget and competitive faculty awards to support research.

Please send by October 15, 2013 a letter of application, c.v., graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio through our online application system at: https://career.wellesley.edu.

(The online application will request names/email addresses so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters directly.). If circumstances make it impossible to submit any materials through our application site, please email us at working@wellesley.edu.  

Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

The Institute for Middle East Studies (IMES) at the Elliott School for International Affairs at the George Washington University invites applications for a part-time Arabic language assistant. This adjunct contractor will conduct weekly language tutorials with graduate students and offer general advising, tutoring help and proficiency testing preparations in Arabic.

Basic Qualifications: Native or near native fluency in Arabic; M.A. in Arabic or related field; demonstrated ability to teach Arabic at college level and ACTFL testing training in Arabic; demonstrated ability to provide tutoring help; ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings.

To Apply: To be considered, please email the following to Kate Getz (imes@gwu.edu):

• a cover letter describing qualifications, experience, and statement of teaching philosophy;
• curriculum vitae;
• sample teaching evaluations (if available); and complete contact information for three (3) references.

Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, people of color, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at Indiana University, Bloomington, seeks applicants for a full-time lecturer in Arabic, effective Fall 2014. Responsibilities will include teaching three courses from beginning to advanced-level Arabic per semester and actively participating in all the academic and cultural activities of the Arabic program. The successful candidate will preferably have a PhD in Arabic language, linguistics, applied linguistics, or a related field, and is expected to be competent in the use of instructional technology and communicative, standards-based teaching methodologies. The candidate must demonstrate native or near-native proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic, an Arabic dialect, and English.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please send curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and three letters of recommendation to:

Professor Asma Afsaruddin
Chair, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
Goodbody Hall 219
Indiana University
1011 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405

Review of applications will begin September 1, 2013; applications received by this deadline will receive full consideration. It is expected that initial interviews will be held at the October MESA conference in New Orleans. Indiana University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.

Position in Arabic, Wake Forest University

One-year appointment at the rank of Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor, depending on credentials. Six courses per year. M.A. minimum, native or near-native fluency. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and submit evidence of same, including course evaluations. Proficiency in use of technology is expected of faculty at Wake Forest. Submit letter of application, dossier, statement of teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendations by August 5 to:

Cynthia Hall, (hallca@wfu.edu)
Administrative Coordinator
Department of Romance Languages
Wake Forest University
P.O. Box 7566
Winston-Salem, NC 27109

 

AA/EOE

The Department of Modern Languages (http://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/modlang/) invites applications for a tenure track position in Arabic beginning in August 2014.  Of particular interest are candidates at the rank of assistant professor whose research focuses on one or more of following areas: literary and cultural studies, second language acquisition and literacy, bilingual studies, technology enhanced learning.  Successful candidates must have an earned Ph.D., strong evidence of research productivity, excellence in teaching, potential for securing extramural funding, native or near-native proficiency in Arabic, and interest in teaching courses across the range of the curriculum.  Teaching load is 2+2.

Applications will be accepted online through Interfolio and should arrive not later than October, 31, 2013. Applicants should use the link below to submit a letter of application (indicating, among other things, any professional conferences they plan to attend between October 2013 and January 2014, (including the MESA meeting in New Orleans, the ACTFL meeting in Orlando and the MLA meeting in Chicago), resume, statements of teaching, research, and curricular interests, and three (3) letters of recommendation.  Representative publications, not to be returned, may also be included.

https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21745

Carnegie Mellon University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Online Adjunct Faculty - Arabic and Hebrew language and culture

Synopsis of Role:

Adjunct and full-time teaching faculty share our commitment to learning, teaching, interaction with students and faculty, service to our communities of practice, and scholarship. They are united by the common goal of inspiring academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework as adopted by APUS for cognitive presence, teaching presence, and social presence. They are key to creating a rewarding online learning experience for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them. They contribute to and participate in a range of activities related to effectiveness and excellence in teaching and student retention. Faculty members remain aware of discipline content intent for the courses they teach. They follow APUS guidelines, processes, and methods and are responsive to mentoring and coaching.

• Academic Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
  
  • Teaching excellence
  • Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
  • Initiate, facilitate, interact and moderate online classroom forums.
  • Be a faculty leader in your classes embracing fully the Community of Inquiry Framework of Teaching Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Social Presence.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within the timeframe set forth by APUS policy providing effective feedback to guide student learning and success.
  • Comply with APUS guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement online.
  • Engage in the classroom and reply to emails, etc. at least every other day, including one day during the weekend.
  • Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials.
  • Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills.
• Attend discipline specific and administrative meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain 'discipline' knowledge by participating in one's own discipline-related professional communities.
• Support APUS initiatives and departments.

Required Experience

• Master's degree in Arabic and/or Hebrew languages and culture, literature and/or linguistics from a regionally accredited institution is required; Master's degree in other fields may be considered; Doctorate degree preferred.
• Proficient in the Arabic or Hebrew and English languages is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs required.
• Online teaching experience is required.
• College-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Rosetta Stone Language Learning System is required.

Preferred Areas of Expertise and Experience:

• Proficiency in other languages is a plus

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Remote/Online
• Sitting, extensive use of keyboard
  

Note: Degrees from non-U.S. universities must be reviewed and certified by an independent agency at the applicant's expense.

To Apply: http://apptrkr.com/348876

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