Michigan State University seeks to fill a tenured or tenure system position in Arabic language learning and teaching. This person will provide strong leadership as the Academic Director of the Arabic Language Flagship Program in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages in the College of Arts & Letters beginning August 16, 2012. Rank and salary are open. PhD required. We seek candidates with primary interests and experience in the teaching and learning of Arabic language and culture. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive language community that includes the Center for Language Teaching Advancement, strong Second Language Studies doctoral program, world‐renowned study abroad initiatives and the MSU Muslim Studies Center.

We welcome applicants whose research would especially benefit from collaborative opportunities in an interdisciplinary work environment. Teaching responsibilities will include Arabic language and culture

courses in the Arabic Program, was well as an integrated Arts and Humanities course on Arabic culture.

Applicants should submit: updated CV, writing sample, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and names of potential referees. Review of applications will begin October 28, 2011

and will continue until the position is filled. 

Send all materials to: Thomas Lovik, Arabic Language Teaching Position, Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Asian and African Languages, A‐614 Wells Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824‐1027.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AT THE MICHIGAN STATE HUMAN RESOURCES WEB SITE http://jobs.msu.edu/

The Department of Modern Languages at Denison University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Arabic, to begin August of 2012. Preference will be given to candidates with PhD in hand and a two- or three-year record of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level. 

Responsibilities include a 2-3 teaching load, active research program resulting in scholarly publications, participation in departmental activities and service to the community are expected. 

To be assured full consideration, please apply at Denison's web site https://employment.denison.edu by November 15, 2011. In your dossier please include a Cover Letter, a Vitae, Recent Evaluations, Teaching Philosophy, Writing Sample and three Letters of Recommendation. 

Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background.  Click here to view the website.

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.

Assistant Professor of Arabic Position:

Texas A&M University announces an entry-level, assistant professor tenure-track position to teach courses in Arabic, beginning fall 2012. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Arabic, applied linguistics, Arabic literature, or related fields, and must have the Ph.D. in hand by August 31, 2012. Candidates must possess native or near-native command in Modern Standard Arabic and should have experience teaching Arabic to nonnative speakers at a university level, knowledge of one or more Arabic dialects, and fluency in English. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to scholarly research and publication appropriate to a research-oriented department and university. Candidates will be expected to teach two courses per semester. These courses will include beginning, intermediate, and advanced Arabic language courses, Arabic literature, and Arabic culture and civilization. 

Applicants should forward letter of application and complete dossier, with curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to Steven M. Oberhelman, Interim Head, Department of European and Classical Languages, Texas A&M University, 4215 TAMU, 205 Academic Building, College Station, TX 77843–4215. 

Email submission is acceptable: s-oberhelman@tamu.edu. 

The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 20 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held at the annual convention of MESA, December 1–4, 2011, in Washington, D.C. Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Description: Professional Development Facilitator

Leeds Global Partners has submitted a proposal to the Abu Dhabi Education Council to provide professional development for clusters of schools across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The project will continue Leeds highly successful work in providing professional development to Principals, Vice Principals, and Faculty Heads during the 2010-2011 school year. As part of this project, Leeds is looking for several Professional Development Facilitators. This position is expected to start in mid-October 2011 and continue for three years. Employees will be expected to relocate to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during this time frame. 

The overall project’s goal is to develop the leadership skills and educational expertise of school leaders. The key goal of the program will be to develop this school leaders’ capacity to deliver professional development and ongoing support to teachers. In support of these goals, Professional Development Facilitators will deliver monthly training sessions, small group discussion groups and facilitate school leadership team meetings. They will also provide individual mentoring and coaching. 

Leeds Global Partners is looking for experienced educational professionals with solid school-based experience at all grade levels. Prior experience with delivering professional development and coaching schools leaders is required. The successful candidate will be able to deliver professional development, coach and mentor school leaders, interpret ADEC’s New School Model and help schools implement the key components which include a bi-literate environment, child-centered pedagogy, and ongoing assessment. Candidates will also focus on building the capacity of leadership to create school leadership teams focused on strategic school improvement. It is anticipated that each facilitator will work closely with a partner to support a group of 20 schools. Travel within the region will be necessary. The ideal candidate will be bi-lingual in Arabic and English. 

For additional information please contact: 

Laurie Pendleton

Vice President Professional Development

Leeds Global Partners

lpendleton@leedsglobalpartners.com

About Leeds Global Partners:

Leeds Global Partners works with governments, school districts, and leading education institutions to improve student achievement and organizational effectiveness.  The founders and leaders of Leeds Global draw on decades of on-the-ground experience and research expertise to implement proven, workable, and research-based strategies and to develop new, cutting-edge innovations to expand educational opportunities for children and adults across cultures, nationalities, and languages.  Leeds Global provides a full range of advisory and implementation services from early childhood through secondary and tertiary education. 

The principals and advisors of Leeds Global and our affiliated company Leeds Equity Partners bring decades of successful experience as educators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders of schools, public school systems, public and private universities, and corporations.  Our areas of expertise include system reform and design, teacher and principal professional development, curriculum development, on-line and distance learning, new school creation, performance-driven oversight and accountability, labor relations, and higher education governance, leadership, and administration. 

During the 2010-2011 school year Leeds Global trained nearly 1000 Principals, Vice Principals, Faculty Heads and Cluster Managers on the core elements of the Abu Dhabi Education Council’s New School Model.  Leeds developed original, bi-lingual training materials that are fully-customized to ADEC’s approach.  Turn-key trainings, led by Faculty Heads, introduced the NSM to over 3,000 teachers.  The program included a original on-line platform that allowed participants throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to share resources, ask questions, and provide support to each other throughout the first year of implementation.  The program included a strong accountability element to determine the extent to which schools and teachers were changing their practice.  This program data was regularly analyzed to determine necessary adjustments to resources and training and to identify areas of success.  

About Abu Dhabi Education Council:

Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) was created in 2005 by the forward-thinking leadership of Abu Dhabi who identified education as the heart of a robust, dynamic, competent and progressive society. As the Emirate of Abu Dhabi embarks on an ambitious journey to take its place in the world as a leading knowledge economy, the establishment of a strong educational framework is instrumental to meeting the development goals of the emirate.  ADEC oversees, regulates and drives development initiatives in all education sectors, including both public and private P-12 education, and higher education. 

www.adec.ac.ae 

About the New School Model:

The New School Model is a new approach to learning that will confront existing challenges in the public school sector to drive tangible and specific improvements in education delivery. It is a comprehensive foundation for learning that will enable desired student outcomes by developing major components of the educational experience: teaching quality, learning environment, school leadership, and parental involvement. Within this model, a new curriculum and new teaching methods will be introduced in order to develop the student as a creative independent thinker and problem-solver. 

The New School Model is grounded in two core beliefs: that all students are capable of learning, and that the teacher is responsible for student learning. This seemingly simple philosophy is the basis for an approach to education that makes educators accountable for ensuring that each and every individual is able to develop to his or her maximum potential through developing specific talents and concentrating on individual areas of improvement. 

Some of the specific changes that are called for in the new school model include: 

Improved teaching quality: All teachers will be expected to have professional qualifications and meet ADEC standards. This mandate will be supported through higher standards being applied for new hires, and a robust professional development program to help existing teachers meet standards within a reasonable timeframe. More interactive and varied teaching methods will be introduced in the classroom, as educators move away from the approach of “rote memorization” to support the development of problem-solving and independent thinking skills. 

Improved school environment: School facilities and resources will be delivered to meet the highest international standards. All new schools will be developed in designs that enable students to create knowledge and understanding through exploration and experimentation. New school designs will promote an integrated learning environment with integrated sustainability features and with adequate health and wellness, technology, library, and extracurricular facilities to support physical and social development. 

A focus on bi-literate education: The new curriculum will aim to deliver a bi-literate education to prepare students to read, write, speak and comprehend both Arabic and English with a high degree of fluency. Literacy in both languages is essential to the personal success of Abu Dhabi’s students in both higher education and their future careers.  A number of educators with professional teaching licenses have been hired from abroad to facilitate the introduction of modern pedagogic methods and native English language fluency. 

The New School Model will be implemented in phases, starting with KG-Grade 3 in the 2010-11 school year, and eventually to be implemented in all grade levels by 2016.

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http://www.adec.ac.ae/English/Pages/default.aspx

The Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University Announces a Tenure Track Position in Arabic and Islamic Studies.

Brandeis University announces a new position of tenure-track assistant professor in Arabic and Islamic Studies, and serving as the Director of the Arabic Language Program, in the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies.  This position will carry a four-course teaching load per year and administrative responsibility for the Arabic Language Program.  In accordance with the needs of the curriculum, the four courses will be divided between language instruction (at all levels) and content courses in Arabic and Islamic studies.  In addition to teaching undergraduates, the selected candidate will advise and instruct graduate students in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, including the Arabic and Islamic Civilization track.

Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. by the beginning of the appointment term, area of specialization open.  The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant teaching experience, demonstrated skills in supervising language teaching faculty, active involvement in major areas of Arabic and Islamic Studies, and a research agenda appropriate for a tenure-track position.

First consideration will be given to applications that arrive by October 20, 2011.  Applications must include: CV, a letter expressing research and teaching interests, two sample syllabi (one for IMES 104a, “Islam: Civilization and Institutions,” and one for a language course), teaching evaluations (if available), one brief writing sample, and three confidential letters of reference.  

All materials should be sent to: Joseph Lumbard, Chair of the Arabic and Islamic Studies Search, Brandeis University, MS 054, P.O. Box 549110, Waltham, MA 02454-9110.  Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a cultural diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Kenyon College is seeking applicants for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in Arabic for the academic year 2012-13, renewable for one additional year. The fellowship is sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.  The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of three Arabic language courses during the first year and, if reappointed, four courses of language and literature for the second year. The fellow will receive a salary of $54,000 per year, plus standard benefits and a research budget.   A complete application will be comprised of 1) a cover letter discussing the applicant's research and scholarship undertaken, its relevance to the field or discipline, and prior teaching experience; 2) a statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy; 3) a curriculum vitae; 4) letters of reference from (3) recommenders; and 5) an unofficial transcript. 

Applicants who have received the Ph.D. degree within the past five years are eligible to apply. Applicants must, without exception, have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree by June 30, 2012 to be appointed to the position  All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website at http://employment.kenyon.edu.  Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011, and will continue until the fellowship has been awarded. MESA interviews, Washington, D.C., December, 2011. EOE.  

Kenyon College is seeking applications for a tenure-track position in Arabic at the assistant professor or instructor level, to begin August, 2012. Native or near-native command of Modern Standard Arabic required, knowledge of one or more dialects desirable, and fluency in English. The successful applicant will have a demonstrable record of teaching excellence in Arabic as a second language. Field of specialization open.   A complete application will be comprised of 1) a cover letter discussing the applicant's research and scholarship undertaken, its relevance to the field or discipline, and prior teaching experience; 2) a statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy; 3) a curriculum vitae; 4) letters of reference from three (3) recommenders; and 5) an unofficial transcript.  Ph.D. preferred, in Arabic language and literature, Arabic linguistics, or closely related field; ABDs are welcome to apply    All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website https://employment.kenyon.edu.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011, and will continue until the position has been filled. MESA interviews, Washington, D.C., December, 2011. EOE.  

Wellesley College, Program in Middle Eastern Studies, invites applications for a Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Arabic Studies. The two-year post-doctoral fellowship begins in fall 2012 and continues through the academic years of 2012-13 and 2013-14. The fellow will teach two courses in Arabic language per year and contribute to the Program’s cultural activities, while continuing to conduct research in his/her field of scholarship. The post-doctoral fellow will also have a relationship with Wellesley’s Newhouse Center for the Humanities and participate in the yearly programming of that center.

The successful candidate will possess native or near-native fluency in Standard Arabic and hold a Ph.D. (ABD considered) in Arabic language, literature or a related field, with period and field of specialization open. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach two courses or sections per year in Arabic Language, at the elementary, intermediate or advanced levels. 

The Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship is open to candidates who have been awarded the Ph.D. in the five-year period preceding the appointment. Salary: $50,000 per annum, with additional funds for travel to conferences, research expenses and moving costs. The Fellow will be assigned a designated faculty mentor for the duration of the appointment.

Review of applications begins on October 15, 2011. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation electronically 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.) Candidates may also submit additional supporting materials indicating teaching interests and/or experience and scholarly research. If circumstances make it impossible to submit any materials through our application site, please email us at working@wellesley.edu.

 

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educational institution and employer. The college is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe that they will contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

Indiana University, Bloomington, the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, announces a position in Arabic language pedagogy at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor. Applicants must have a PhD in hand in language acquisition and pedagogy or related field by Fall 2012 and native or near-native command of Arabic and English.  S/he must have a demonstrable commitment to Arabic language instruction as well as research in a pedagogy-related field, and is expected to be competent in the use of instructional technology and communicative, standards-based teaching methodologies. The successful candidate must be familiar with the latest methods in second/foreign language assessment and be able to teach content courses in Arabic as well as supervise graduate teaching assistants. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should send a letter of application with a statement of research and teaching interests, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation to: Prof. Asma Afsaruddin, Chair, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, Indiana University, Goodbody Hall 219, 1011 East Third Street, Bloomington IN 47405-7005. Indiana University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The appointment is expected to begin in Fall 2012.   Review of applications will begin on October 1st, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.