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1) Subject:George Mason U Job
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Date: 11 Nov 2009
From:Sana N Hilmi <<a href="mailto:shilmi@gmu.edu">shilmi@gmu.edu</a>>
Subject:George Mason U Job
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; white-space: normal; "><br>Dear all, <br>We have finally opened a new position for Assistant Professor of Arabic, <br><br>Assistant Professor of Arabic<br>Web-site: <br><a href="https://jobs.gmu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1256947293270">https://jobs.gmu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1256947293270</a><br><br>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. <br><br>Ph.D. in Arabic linguistics, cultural studies, literary studies or a related discipline is required at the time of appointment. <br><br>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<br>programs and keyboarding; and the ability to use technology in the classroom. Willingness to participate in study abroad programs is a plus. <br><br>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<br>interdisciplinary programs as well; such as, but not limited to, George Mason's programs in Middle East studies and Islamic studies. <br><br>An application dossier must be submitted online at <a href="http://jobs.gmu.edu/">http://jobs.gmu.edu</a> 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<br>the applications will begin November 30, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. <br><br>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. <br><br>George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity. <br>This position is open until filled. <br><br>Shokran, <br><br>Miss Sana Hilmi, M.A.<br>Arabic Professor and Coordinator<br>Modern and Classical Languages <br>George Mason University<br>4400 University Drive, MS 3E5<br>Fairfax, VA 22030<br>Fax: 703-993-1245</span></span></font></p><p align=""><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Helvetica" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; ">--------------------------------------------------------------------------
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