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Date: 11 Nov 2009
From:Sana N Hilmi <shilmi at gmu.edu>
Subject:George Mason U Job


Dear all,
We have finally opened a new position for Assistant Professor of Arabic,

Assistant Professor of Arabic
Web-site:
https://jobs.gmu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1256947293270

The George Mason University, Department of Modern and Classical  
Languages (Fairfax, Va.) invites applications for a tenure-track  
Assistant Professor of Arabic beginning August, 2010.

Ph.D. in Arabic linguistics, cultural studies, literary studies or a  
related discipline is required at the time of appointment.

Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent  
scholarship and teaching. Other requirements for this position include  
university-level teaching experience in the U.S.; native or near- 
native oral and written proficiency in Modern standard Arabic,  
classical Arabic, at least one dialect of Arabic, and English;  
knowledge of the history, culture and geography of the Arab world;  
familiarity with Arabic and English computer software
programs and keyboarding; and the ability to use technology in the  
classroom. Willingness to participate in study abroad programs is a  
plus.

The successful candidate will teach a total of four courses per year  
(two per semester) in Arabic language, literature, culture, or any  
combination of these areas. Additional responsibilities include  
contributing to the development of Mason's fast-growing Arabic  
program, which involves administrative and curricular tasks and  
student advising. We are interested in candidates who have the  
capacity to teach in department-based and college-wide
interdisciplinary programs as well; such as, but not limited to,  
George Mason's programs in Middle East studies and Islamic studies.

An application dossier must be submitted online at http://jobs.gmu.edu  
for position number F9088z. It should include: a cover letter stating  
the candidate's research agenda, a curriculum vitae, a statement of  
teaching philosophy, a summary of student evaluations of teaching (if  
available), scholarly writing samples, and the names and contact  
information of three individuals who can later be contacted for  
letters of recommendation. Review of
the applications will begin November 30, 2009, and will continue until  
the position is filled.

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution  
with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is  
30,000, with students studying in over 150 degree programs at campuses  
in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William.

George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging  
diversity.
This position is open until filled.

Shokran,

Miss Sana Hilmi, M.A.
Arabic Professor and Coordinator
Modern and Classical Languages
George Mason University
4400 University Drive, MS 3E5
Fairfax, VA 22030
Fax: 703-993-1245

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