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1) Subject: UPenn job

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Date: 04May 2001
From: Roger Allen <rallen at ccat.sas.upenn.edu>
Subject: UPenn job

DEPARTMENT OF ASIAN & MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES,
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

LECTURER IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE:  ARABIC

The Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies at the University of
Pennsylvania announces the availability of a position of Lecturer in
Foreign Language in Arabic. Initial appointment will be for a
one-year period, with the possibility of a two-year extension to the
contract.  Appointment thereafter is subject to professional review
and approval in accordance with school and university procedures.

Applicants for the position should possess a Ph.D. degree in Arabic
studies, with a primary focus on language and pedagogy.  They should
have native or near-native competence in both modern standard Arabic
and at least one colloquial dialect, and be thoroughly familiar with
the principles of proficiency-based language-instruction.  Preference
will be given to candidates who have both experience in teaching
Arabic language at all levels and in administering and coordinating
language programs, and a research profile in language pedagogy and/or
applied linguistics.  The duties of the holder of this post will
include teaching language classes, coordinating the teaching and
assessment activities of the Arabic program, and working with the
Arabic faculty on the training of teachers and materials development.

The deadline for receipt of applications for this position is May 31,
2001.  Mail the letter of application, along with curriculum vitae
and reference letters and/or names of referees to: Chair, Arabic
Search Committee, Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies,
University of Pennsylvania, 847 Williams Hall, Philadelphia, PA
19104-6305.

The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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