Arabic-L:PEDA:George Mason U Job (non-tenured)

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1) Subject: George Mason U Job (non-tenured)

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Date: 01 Jun 2011
From: Ghassan Husseinali <ghussein at gmu.edu>
Subject: George Mason U Job (non-tenured)

Term Assistant Professor of Arabic

The George Mason University, Department of Modern and Classical Languages invites applications for a full-time, nontenure-track position in Arabic beginning August 25, 2011. The contract is for one year, renewable contingent on satisfactory performance and departmental and program needs. 

Duties: 
Teaching responsibilities include 12 credits per semester in Arabic language and culture at the undergraduate level. The ideal candidate will teach Modern Standard Arabic at all levels, an upper-level dialect course, and introduction to Arabic literature (in Arabic). The ability to teach a course on Islamic religious thought is a plus. 

Qualifications: 
Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in Arabic literature in-hand at time of appointment, but ABD's may also apply. Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and English is required, as is evidence of excellent teaching ability at all levels of Arabic. Familiarity with the latest instructional technologies and commitment to undergraduate education are expected. 

The department offers a major and a minor in many languages including a minor in Arabic. The Arabic Program is actively engaged with other units of the university, especially Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies.   Web Announcement continued   Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, applicants must apply online at http://jobs.gmu.edu  for position number F9088z; complete the faculty application; and upload a cover letter, a C.V., a one-page description of your teaching experience and teaching philosophy, and a list of three professional references with contact information. 

Review of applications will begin June 27, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews with candidates for the position will be conducted through Skype.   For Full Consideration, Apply by: 06-27-2011   Mason Ad Statement George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is over 32,000, with students studying in over 185 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. 

George Mason University, Where Innovation Is Tradition!   Equity Statement George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.  

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