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1) Subject:American University Job

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Date: 27 Aug 2009
From:reposted from Arabic K-12 Listserv
Subject:American University Job

The Department of Language and Foreign Studies in the College of Arts  
and Sciences of American University invites applications for a tenure- 
track position in Arabic at the rank of Assistant Professor starting  
in fall 2010.

Possible areas of specialization: Arabic language, literature, and  
culture and/or Linguistics with a concentration in Classical or Modern  
Arabic.

Responsibilities: teach undergraduate courses in all levels of Modern  
Standard Arabic, colloquial dialects, and content courses in  
civilization/culture and media. Supervise multi-section curricula,  
instruction and program development. Advise and mentor students.  
Contribute to scholarship and serve on departmental and university  
committees and activities.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Arabic language,  
literature, or linguistics with specialization in Arabic language.  
Fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and in one of the regional dialects.  
American University is seeking highly dedicated teachers and scholars  
who are deeply committed to interdisciplinary learning, the  
application of new technologies in teaching and scholarship, and to  
the preparation of students for life in a diverse and rapidly changing  
global society. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit via U. S. mail (no electronic applications) a  
cover letter indicating interest in the position, curriculum vitae,  
three letters of recommendation, formal student evaluations, and  
statement of teaching philosophy to:

Chair, Arabic Search Committee
Department of Language and Foreign Studies
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C., 20016-8045

Applicants should indicate whether or not attending the MESA Annual  
Meeting in Boston and/or the MLA Convention in Philadelphia.  
Application deadline is October 16, 2009. Review of applications will  
begin thereafter and continue until the position is filled. American  
University is an equal employment opportunity affirmative action  
employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women  
and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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