The University of California, Davis Classics Program announces a lecturer position to teach Arabic in a growing program.  

Primary duties are to teach eight (8) courses over three quarters, with the possibility of renewal.  In addition to teaching duties, the instructor must hold a minimum of three regularly scheduled office hours per week to provide students with the opportunity for consultation outside of the classroom. 

Applicant must have a M.A. or a PhD. or be A.B.D, in Arabic or related field.  Applicant should have experience teaching Modern Standard Arabic as a second language at the college level and the ability to teach one colloquial dialect of Arabic.  Appointment dates are July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience. 

For full consideration, please apply by May 1, 2015. The position will remain open until filled.  All materials and information should be submitted electronically. To apply, go to the following URL: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00545. The following materials are required when applying:  Please send a letter of application indicating the texts and methods that you have used in Arabic instruction, a CV, two sets of evaluations, sample tests and quizzes,a video of one complete class at the beginner or intermediate level, a copy of the teaching material that is used in the class and three letters of reference. 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.  The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.  UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus.  Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.