16.2874, Jobs: Arabic Linguistics: Lecturer, Cornell University

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Subject: 16.2874, Jobs: Arabic Linguistics: Lecturer, Cornell University

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Date: 05-Oct-2005
From: Julie Graham < jlg58 at cornell.edu >
Subject: Arabic Linguistics: Lecturer, Cornell University, NY, USA 

	
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Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2005 15:21:04
From: Julie Graham < jlg58 at cornell.edu >
Subject: Arabic Linguistics: Lecturer, Cornell University, NY, USA 
 

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University or Organization: Cornell University 
Department: Near Eastern Studies
Job Rank: Lecturer or Senior Lecturer
Specialty Areas: Linguistics & Literature 
Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)


Description:

The Department of Near Eastern Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Cornell
University, invites applications for a full-time permanent position as Lecturer
or Senior Lecturer in Arabic language beginning the academic year 2006-07. The
position will be renewable for 3 to 5 year terms dependent upon performance
review.  Minimum requirements are:

1. Master's degree or equivalent in Arabic language, literature, linguistics, or
language pedagogy
2. Native or near native fluency in Arabic: oral fluency in a spoken Arabic
dialect and written fluency in Modern Standard Arabic
3. Proficiency in spoken and written English
4. Recognition of colloquial Arabic as a legitimate linguistic form, and
willingness to teach colloquial Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic in the same course
5. Familiarity with and commitment to innovative methods of language teaching
6. Long-term professional commitment to language teaching
7. Willingness to work as a member of a small team of language instructors

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of Arabic teaching
philosophy, and the names of three references to the address below. Initial
screening for the position will take place at MESA-2005 in Washington, D.C.  To
set up an appointment, please contact Dr. Munther Younes.  Cornell University is
an equal opportunity employer.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to
apply.


Address for Applications: 

Dr. Munther Younes 
Director of the Arabic Language Program
409 White Hall 
Department of Near Eastern Studies 
Ithaca, NY 14853-7901 
USA  

Application Deadline: 18-Nov-2005 

Contact Information:

Dr. Munther Younes 
Email: may2 at cornell.edu 
Phone: 607-255-2769 
Website: http://www.arts.cornell.edu/nes/index.html





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