Two Arabic Jobs

Here are two job opportunities for Arabic teaching:

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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

Arabic-L:PEDA:Michigan State Arabic Job. Arabic-L listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 7 Oct 2011).

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The Arabic Program at Middlebury College announces an opening for a tenure track position, beginning September 2012. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic is required. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. or ABD and will teach courses in Arabic language (at all levels) and other courses in literature, cultural studies, or linguistics appropriate for the Arabic major.

See the full job posting at http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3067