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1) Subject:U of Richmond Job

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Date: 05 Aug 2009
From:Bower, Kathrin [kbower at richmond.edu]
Subject:U of Richmond Job

Assistant Professor in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies

The Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures at the University of
Richmond invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, tenure-track, beginning August 2010.
Applicants should have a specialization in Arabic cultural studies,  
literary
studies, or related comparative studies. Candidates must have native or
near-native fluency in Arabic and demonstrated excellence in teaching  
Modern
Standard Arabic.  Enthusiasm for teaching Arabic language courses at all
levels, courses on culture in the Arab world, and courses on Arabic
literature is essential to the position. The successful candidate will  
have
strong communication skills in English; a commitment to curricular
development in an undergraduate Arabic Studies program that emphasizes  
the
interrelation of languages, literatures, and cultures; and the ability  
and
drive to contribute to a new Middle Eastern Studies concentration in
International Studies. Ph.D. in hand by August 2010 strongly preferred.

To be considered for interviews, applicants should apply online at
https://www.urjobs.org <https://www.urjobs.org>  using the Faculty
(Instructional/Research) link. Applicants will complete a brief  
application
and be asked to supply electronically a letter of application, a  
curriculum
vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and a one-page  
statement
of research.  The online process also asks applicants to arrange for  
three
letters of recommendation, including at least one that addresses  
teaching
effectiveness and potential, to be sent directly to Dr. Kathrin Bower,  
Dept.
of Modern Literatures and Cultures, 28 Westhampton Way, University of
Richmond, VA 23173. The review of applications begins October 1, 2009,  
and
continues until the position is filled.

The University of Richmond is a highly selective private institution
dedicated to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. For  
information
about the department, resources, and course offerings, see:
http://mlc.richmond.edu/. For information about the Arabic Studies  
program
and International Studies, see: http://arabic.richmond.edu and
http://internationalstudies.richmond.edu.

The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse  
workforce
and student body and to supporting an inclusive campus community.  In
keeping with this commitment, our academic community strongly encourages
applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals. The
University of Richmond has a generous family leave policy, offers  
employment
benefits to domestic partners, and prohibits discrimination on the  
basis of
race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation,
disability, status as a veteran or any classification protected by  
local,
state or federal law.


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