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1) Subject:Cornell University Jobs

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Date: 10 Sep 2008
From:Munther Younes <may2 at cornell.edu>
Subject:Cornell University Jobs

The Department of Near Eastern Studies, College of Arts and Sciences,  
Cornell University, seeks two dynamic Arabic language professionals to  
join its growing Arabic program for two full-time positions as  
Lecturers or Senior Lecturers (title will be determined based upon  
experience and qualifications) in Arabic language beginning in the  
academic year 2009-2010. The positions will be renewable for 3 to 5  
year terms dependent upon performance reviews and funding  
availability. Minimum requirements are: 1. Master's degree or  
equivalent in Arabic language, literature, linguistics, or language  
pedagogy; 2. Native or near native fluency in Arabic: oral fluency in  
a spoken Arabic dialect and written fluency in Modern Standard Arabic;  
3. Proficiency in spoken and written English; 4. Recognition of  
colloquial Arabic as a legitimate linguistic form, and willingness to  
teach colloquial Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic in the same course;  
5. Familiarity with and commitment to innovative methods of language  
teaching; 6. Long-term professional commitment to language teaching;  
7. Willingness to work as a member of a small team of language  
instructors; 8. Willingness to spend a semester at a university in  
Jordan teaching Arabic to a group of Cornell students if needed. Send  
letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of Arabic teaching  
philosophy, and the names and addresses, preferably emails and phone  
numbers, of three references by November 1, 2008 to: Arabic Search  
Committee, Attn: Chris Capalongo, Department of Near Eastern Studies,  
409 White Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.  Initial  
screening for the positions will take place at MESA-2008 in  
Washington, DC.  Cornell University is an equal opportunity,  
affirmative action employer and educator.  Women and minority  
candidates are encouraged to apply.

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