Job: Five College Arabic Language Initiative Seeks Lecturer

The Five College Arabic Language Initiative and the Program in Middle East Studies at Smith College invite applications for a one-year (with possible renewal) Lecturer position in Arabic Language, which will be based at Smith College beginning Fall 2013. Master’s degree in Arabic Language, Literature, Linguistics, Culture, Arabic Studies, or relevant fields required. Ph.D. preferred. We seek candidates with demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching Arabic language with the proficiency-communicative approach at all levels of proficiency at the college level. The position involves teaching five courses each academic year. Ability to teach advanced content courses preferred. Native or near-native fluency in English, Modern Standard Arabic, and at least one Arabic dialect is necessary.

Submit applications electronically at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21818 with a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and three confidential recommendation letters. Further assessments of teaching will be requested from selected candidates. For information about this position, contact the program director Mohamed El-Sawi Hassan at melsawihassan at amherst dot edu. Review of applications begins July 5, 2013.

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Arabic-L:PEDA:JOB:Five College Initiative. Arabic-L listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 26 Jun 2013).

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