Arabic-L:PEDA:George Mason Job

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1) Subject:George Mason Job

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Date: 14 Mar 2008
From:shilmi at gmu.edu
Subject:George Mason Job

Hi,
We have a non-Tenure position at George Mason for Arabic Professors.  
Please contact me if you have any questions,

take care,
Sana Hilmi

Position description

Position description for assistant professor of Arabic

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages at George Mason  
University seeks a non-tenure Term Assistant Professor of Arabic (one- 
year renewable) beginning August 2008.

Doctorate degree in Arabic linguistics or Literature is required at  
the time of the appointment; with special expertise in the teaching of  
Arabic as a foreign language.

Other requirements: at least one year of college teaching experience  
in the U.S., ability to teach an upper level dialect course, native or  
near native proficiency in English and Modern Standard Arabic (written  
and spoken), knowledge of the Arabic geography and culture,  
familiarity with Arabic and English software and keyboard, and ability  
to use technology in the classroom. Availability to participate in  
study abroad programs a plus.  Candidates should provide evidence of  
commitment to excellent teaching.

The successful candidate will teach content-oriented Arabic courses at  
the elementary, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate levels.   
Additional responsibilities include advising students, helping to  
develop curriculum in Arabic, handling placement exams, and other  
departmental service.

Applicants must apply online at:  jobs.gmu.edu

Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy,  
and the names and contact information for three individuals who can  
later be contacted for letters of recommendation.  Review of the  
applications will begin March 3rd, 2008, and will continue until the  
position is filled.

George Mason is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

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