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1) Subject: U of Kansas Job

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Date: 01 Nov 1999
From: "Deborah J. Gerner" <gerner at falcon.cc.ukans.edu>
Subject: U of Kansas Job

ARABIC LANGUAGE & CULTURE
Assistant Professor -Tenure Track

     The University of Kansas, Lawrence, is seeking an Assistant Professor
of Arabic Language & Culture to assume responsibilities by August 18,
2000.  The Assistant Professor reports to the Chair of the Department.
Academic year appointment, tenure-track.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Instruction of 3 levels of Arabic language and Culture-related courses.
2. Research & publication in appropriate field.
3.  Service to the University.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Doctorate and teaching experience in relevant field.
2. Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic.
3. Demonstrated ability to teach oral and written language skills.
4. Familiarity with sub-Saharan, Maghreb and /or North African cultures.
5. Familiarity with performance-based teaching and proficiency testing.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Familiarity with Ajami script.
2. Educational background in language teaching.
3. Ability to teach language for professional school need.
4. Web site technical capability.
5. Capability for establishing an African-based summer language-learning
		institute.


APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Send cover letter, three letters of recommendation, CV, and relevant
materials to: Professor Beverly Mack, Search Committee Chair,
Department of African and African-American Studies, 104 Lippincott Hall,
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, 66045. Initial review of
applications will begin on November 30, 1999 and will continue until the
position is filled.

The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons
regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law,
veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination
on the basis of religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation,
marital status, and parental status.

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