Assistant or Associate Professor of Arabic

[Laura Glockner]

Assistant or Associate Professor of Arabic
 
The Arabic Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures 
(SLLC) at the University of Maryland seeks applicants for a tenure-track 
Assistant Professor or a tenured Associate Professor position of Arabic 
language and literature/culture.  Candidates will be evaluated on their 
record of scholarship and teaching, and their interest and expertise in 
language learning and teaching.  Native or near-native command of Modern 
Standard Arabic, one major dialect variety of Arabic, and English are 
highly desirable. The successful candidate will join a rapidly expanding 
Arabic program within the School, and will contribute to the School’s 
Arabic Flagship program.

For best consideration, applicants should specify the rank for which they 
are applying, and submit a letter of application, including a short 
description of their current research plans, a CV, and contact information 
(only) for three referees, by October 31, 2008.  Please indicate whether 
you plan to attend the MESA conference. The position will be open until 
filled. Applications should be submitted to:

Arabic Search Committee, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, 
c/o Weinberg, Rm. 1401 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland, College 
Park, MD 20742, USA

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action 
employer. Applications from women and Minority candidates are especially 
encouraged.