Instructor of Arabic Studies #F0299W

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the College of William and Mary invites applications for an instructor position in Arabic language, pending budget approval, beginning Fall Semester 2013. Teaching load will be six courses per year (3-3). Salary is commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience. This is a continuing NTE position possibly renewable up to 5 years.

We are looking for professional, skilled language instructors with experience and competence in teaching Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and at least one dialect in a communicative, proficiency based manner from elementary to advanced levels. Applicants should have native or near native fluency in MSA, one dialect and English. An MA or higher in Arabic language or literature is required, in addition to a successful proficiency-based teaching record.

Review of applications will begin February14, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must speak directly to teaching ability) with contact information to our online system at http://jobs.wm.edu.  (Please note the system will prompt applicants for the contact information of their references. After submission of the application those individuals will be contacted by us via email to submit a letter of recommendation).

The College of William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment. The College is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the College of William and Mary invites applications for an instructor position in Arabic language, pending budget approval, beginning Fall Semester 2013. Teaching load will be six courses per year (3-3). Salary is commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience. This is a continuing NTE position possibly renewable up to 5 years.

We are looking for professional, skilled language instructors with experience and competence in teaching Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and at least one dialect in a communicative, proficiency based manner from elementary to advanced levels. Applicants should have native or near native fluency in MSA, one dialect and English. An MA or higher in Arabic language or literature is required, in addition to a successful proficiency-based teaching record.

Review of applications will begin February14, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must speak directly to teaching ability) with contact information to our online system at http://jobs.wm.edu.  (Please note the system will prompt applicants for the contact information of their references. After submission of the application those individuals will be contacted by us via email to submit a letter of recommendation).

The College of William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment. The College is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

American Public University System

Online Adjunct Faculty - World Languages

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.

Areas of Fluency Required (at least one):

• Berber
  Dari
  Farsi
  Hebrew
  Kurdish
  Pashto
  Turkish
  Urdu
  

Required Experience

• Master's degree in field related to Foreign Language Studies or Linguistics from a regionally accredited institution is required.
  Fluency in at least one of the languages listed above and English is required.
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs required.
  College-level teaching experience is preferred.
  Online teaching experience is preferred.
  Experience using the Rosetta Stone language learning system is preferred.
  

Academic Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Teaching excellence
  - Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
  - Initiate, facilitate, interact and moderate online classroom forums.

Arabic Language Instruction Faculty (Open Rank), Georgetown University

The Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (http://qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu) seeks to appoint two faculty members in the field of Arabic language instruction, as part of an expansion in the field of Arabic language, literature and culture, including a path-breaking new Initiative in Arabic for Heritage Learners. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate on the development of the Arabic language program at SFS-Q, which currently offers courses in both Modern Standard Arabic as a non-native language and in the Heritage/Native Speakers track. Applicants should have a graduate degree in Arabic Language or a related field (Ph.D preferred), native fluency in Arabic, near-native fluency in English, and have demonstrated high-quality undergraduate teaching at all levels. Applicants should be familiar with proficiency-oriented and content-based instruction and with the development of teaching materials. The teaching load is three courses or nine credit hours per semester. While a research record is not required, and while appraisal and promotion will be predominantly based on performance in teaching and teaching-related activity, research related to the subject will be valued. The appointment is intended to be long-term, with three-year rolling contracts renewable subject to satisfactory review.

Successful candidates will become members of a collegial team of core-track and instructional faculty, who are committed to delivering a rich curriculum of instructional and content courses.

All applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference. Applications for this position must be received via Georgetown's online application management system at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2260.  Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin on 26 November and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation and expatriate benefits packages are excellent and SFS-Q provides generous research support and support for conference travel. Other terms of employment are extremely competitive and include housing, transportation, school fees for children from Kindergarten through secondary school, and health insurance.

Questions about the online application system should be directed to Nick Starvaggi at nhs22@georgetown.edu. Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Kai-Henrik Barth, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, at khb3@georgetown.edu.  Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.

The positions described in this advertisement are part of a large, multi-year strategic expansion of the faculty of the School of Foreign Service in Qatar. Faculty at any rank in the discipline noted above as well as other social science/humanities disciplines, in particular political science/IR, are invited to express interest at any time via GrowSFSQ@georgetown.edu. 

The Monterey Institute of International Studies, a graduate school of Middlebury College, located in Monterey, California is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Arabic Studies.

The position is a regular, full-time position, teaching approximately 10 contact hours per week in an Arabic Studies program where graduate students are pursuing Arabic to complement their Master’s degree studies in international policy and management. The ideal applicant has experience teaching all levels of Arabic and experience with content-focused instruction, particularly in areas of policy and business. We expect applicants to have native-level fluency in Arabic and a proven record of teaching excellence as demonstrated in supervisor and peer observations, student evaluations, original materials, etc., as well as the ability to work with graduate students from varied linguistic, educational, and experiential backgrounds. MA (considered) or PhD (preferred) in teaching foreign language or related field. For more details and to apply please see: http://apptrkr.com/289533. 

The Program in Africana Studies at Vassar College invites applications for a three-year, renewable position at the rank of lecturer in Arabic language and literature and/or culture beginning Fall 2013.

Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

The successful candidate will teach five courses per year and contribute to the continued vibrancy of the program’s correlate sequence in Arabic language and culture. Primary responsibilities will be to teach three courses per year in Arabic language, and two courses in Arabic literature and/or culture (in English, as appropriate).

Demonstrated excellence and commitment to innovative pedagogy is required. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic. PhD in hand is strongly preferred.

To apply, please visit http://employment.vassar.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51381 to link to the posting for this position. Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, graduate school transcript (unofficial copies accepted for initial application), and at least three letters of recommendation. All application materials should be uploaded to the link above.

Questions pertaining to the nature of the position may be directed to:
Prof. Patricia Celerier, pacelerier@vassar.edu. 

Applications received by December 1, 2012 will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2,450 undergraduates (no graduate students) located in the beautiful and historic Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. The City of Poughkeepsie benefits from rich cultural diversity and from convenient commuter rail access to New York City.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Arabic Applied Linguistics

The School of International Letters and Cultures (SILC) at Arizona State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Arabic Applied Linguistics. The appointment begins August 16, 2013. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. at the time of application and have native proficiency in Arabic or distinguished/superior level proficiency. Responsibilities will include teaching Arabic language and linguistics courses within SILC; conducting and publishing scholarly research in the field of Arabic applied linguistics/second language acquisition; supervising and training Arabic language lecturers and student teaching assistants; assisting with the coordination of the first and second-year Arabic language curriculum.

Required qualifications include:

1. demonstrated expertise in the field of applied linguistics and in second language acquisition with a special focus on Arabic;
2. experience in teaching Arabic language and linguistics at the university level;
3. ability to integrate new media technologies across the Arabic language curriculum;
4. knowledge of techniques and methodologies within the second language acquisition.

Desired qualifications include: 1) experience in supervising lower division language programs.

To apply, submit electronically to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ASU/SILC the following materials:

1. a current curriculum vita;
2. a letter addressed to Dr. Souad T. Ali, Search Committee Chair, outlining research program, teaching philosophy, and how the applicant's experiences fit the area(s) of expertise listed above;
3. two recent sets of student evaluations; and
4. the names, positions, and contact information of three references, who will be contacted by academicjobsonline to write letters.

Application deadline is November 8, 2012; if not filled, every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.

Background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an affirmative Action, equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

University of Rhode Island seeks Assistant Professors: Islamic and Mediterranean Studies (3 positions)

The University of Rhode Island announces a Cluster Hire Initiative in Islamic and Mediterranean Studies under the sponsorship of the Office of the Provost. Three tenure-track faculty will be hired to begin work in the fall semester 2013. They will be expected to work together with colleagues across the University to create interdisciplinary teaching and research opportunities for Islamic and Mediterranean Studies.

The three positions are defined as follows:

1. Modern Standard Arabic (Posting #6000915);
2. Islamic History and Culture (Posting #6000916);
3. Islamic Religion and Politics (Posting #6000917)

For complete information about these positions, please visit our website https://jobs.uri.edu and view the postings. Applications will be reviewed starting November 1, 2012; the positions will remain open until filled. Only online applications will be accepted. The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer and values diversity.

NCS Language Officer
Central Intelligence Agency
Work Schedule: Full Time
Salary: $51,630 - $94,837
Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area

Performing a critical and dynamic function within the National Clandestine Service (NCS), the Language Officer applies advanced foreign language skills, experience, and expertise to provide high-quality translation, interpretation, and language-related support for a variety of NCS clandestine operations. In addition to expert language skills, Language Officers provide in-depth cultural insight-an important dimension of the job. Language Officers also work closely with officers in other NCS disciplines, particularly field collectors, to support the overall mission of intelligence acquisition. As with other NCS professions, foreign travel opportunities and certain specialized training are also integral elements of the job. NCS is seeking candidates fluent in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Korean, Pashto, Persian/Farsi, Russian and Somali.

In addition to a salary range of $51,630 – $94,837, new employees who already possess excellent language skills may be eligible for a significant hiring bonus and language use payments. For more information on our language incentive programs, please refer to Language Opportunities page.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree, native or near-native fluency in a foreign language (Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Korean, Pashto, Persian/Farsi, Russian and Somali), and a strong interest in international affairs. Candidates must possess sound English language writing and oral skills and good interpersonal and communications skills. As with all NCS professional specializations, the responsibilities of a Language Officer require absolute personal and professional dedication to mission.

All applicants must successfully complete a language test, a thorough medical and psychological evaluation, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. U.S. citizenship is a requirement.

To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.

Important Notice: Knowledge by non-Agency personnel of your association with the Central Intelligence Agency or the Intelligence Community may limit your ability to perform or preclude you from certain assignments. NCS applicants should therefore endeavor to protect the fact that they have applied and/or are thinking of applying to the NCS. We urge your discretion throughout the entire hiring process to ensure maximum flexibility for your potential NCS career. Further guidance will be provided as competitive applicants move through the hiring steps.

To Apply:

Make a note of the position(s) that interest you, as you can apply for up to four positions in one application. DO NOT submit multiple applications; this will only slow the review of your application, and delay processing. Please read the Application Instructions carefully before you begin the online application process.

Application Instructions

An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force.

Arabic Job Announcement

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in Arabic to begin August 2013. OPEN RANK. Depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate, the position will be tenured or tenure-track. Teaching load 2-2.

PhD required in Arabic language, literature, culture, linguistics, second-language pedagogy, or a related field. As a Research I institution, Virginia Tech strongly values scholarly productivity as well as excellence in teaching. Ability to teach undergraduate courses in literature or linguistics as well as culture and language from elementary to advanced. Training or experience in second-language pedagogy desired.

Willingness to develop a program in Arabic, to organize co-curricular activities, and to promote study abroad.

Native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic, a dialect of Arabic, and English. Must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time of appointment.

Candidates must apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu and attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample (upload under "other" category) of no more than 25 pages. In addition, graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation must be mailed to:

Dr. Nyusya Milman-Miller, Chair, Arabic Search Committee,
Dept. of Foreign Langs & Lits,
331 Major Williams Hall,
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg,
VA 24061-0225.

Review of applications will begin on 10/31/12. Search will remain open until the position is filled.

Virginia Tech is an EEO/AA Employer.