Arabic-L:GEN:Professor Positions Openings

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1) Subject:Professor of Arabic Position Opening at University of Florida
2)Subject:Professor Position Opening at Rice University

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1)
Date: 27 Oct  2004
From: jrose at aall.ufl.edu
Subject:Professor of Arabic Position Opening at University of Florida

Assistant Professor in Arabic

The Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures at the
University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track assistant
professor position in Arabic.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time
of appointment and a native or near native fluency in Arabic.  The
preferred areas of specialization include Sociolinguistics, Applied
linguistics and Proficiency-based teaching with the ability to implement
interactive computer programs.  The successful applicant will be
expected to teach Arabic language at all levels and courses in his/her
areas of specialization. S/he will also be expected to participate on a
rotating basis in the intensive Arabic Summer Program in Fex (Morocco).
Arabic studies are part of a bachelor's degree in Near Eastern Languages
and Cultures which has two tracks, Arabic and Hebrew. The faculty
involved with the program would be affiliated with the Center for
African Studies as well as with the Linguistics Program. The salary is
competitive and will be determined on the basis of the selected
candidate's qualifications. The deadline for application is December 30,
2004.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, a CV, three letters of
recommendation, teaching evaluations and a sample of their writings
(Ph.D. candidates must provide a chapter from their dissertation).

Address applications and inquiries to:

Chair, Arabic Search Committee
University of Florida
470 Grinter Hall
PO Box 115565
Gainesville, Florida 32611-5565
Tel. (352) 392-2422
Fax. (352) 392-1443

Salary: $48,000 - $58,000

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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2)
Date: 27 Oct  2004
From:Bernadeta Wysocka < csladmin at rice.edu >
Subject:Professor Position Opening at Rice University

University or Organization: Rice University
Department: Center for the Study of Languages
Job Rank: Lecturer
Specialty Areas: None
Required Language: Arabic, Standard


Description:

Rice University seeks a full-time Lecturer to teach Arabic language
courses in
its Center for the Study of Languages. Candidates should demonstrate a
sound
understanding of modern communicative approaches to language-teaching
and
learning, including task-based proficiency-oriented instruction, and
show a
record of good teaching. Other desirable qualifications for this
position are:
the ability to develop and teach Arabic courses for special purposes
and an
understanding of the uses of modern technology, including multimedia
applications, for the purpose of teaching and learning languages.
Applicants
should demonstrate at least near-native fluency in Arabic and hold an
MA degree
or its equivalent. The appointment is at the rank of Lecturer,
beginning on 1
July 2005. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.
Rice
offers good institutional support for professional development and
state-of-the-art technological facilities are available. Please send a
letter of
application clearly addressing the above position requirements, C.V.,
transcript, three letters of recommendation (or names, addresses,
emails and fax
numbers of three persons willing to provide a recommendation), and
teaching
portfolio (or sample syllabi) to the adress listed above.

The deadline for applications is Monday 15 November 2004. Some
preliminary
interviews may be held at the ACTFL Conference (18 - 21 November). Other
preliminary interviews may be arranged as appropriate. Applicants must
have
proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Rice
University is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.


Address for Applications:

Program Coordinator Bernadeta Wysocka
6100 Main str, MS 36
Houston, TX 77005-1892
United States of America

Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2004

Contact Information:

Associate Director Claire Bartlett
Email: bartlett at rice.edu
Phone: 713-348-5844
Fax: 713-348-5846
Website: http://langcenter.rice.edu/

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