Arabic-L:PEDA:Bucknell University Job

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1) Subject:Bucknell University Job

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Date: 01 Dec 2008
From:hml003 at bucknell.edu
Subject:Bucknell University Job

[moderator's note: although the deadline is listed as today, I am  
pretty certain they will take late applications for this job--dil]

University or Organization: Bucknell University
Department: Foreign Language Programs
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Web Address: http://www.bucknell.edu

Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Ling & Literature

Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)

Description:

Bucknell University invites applications for an entry-level tenure track
appointment in Arabic to begin August 2009. Ph.D. (or ABD) in Arabic
literature and language and a demonstrated interest in language pedagogy
and teaching methodologies required.  Applicants must have native or
near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and English. The  
successful
candidate will also have a strong and demonstrated interest in liberal  
arts
education. Teaching duties will include Arabic languages at all levels  
and
courses in literature and culture. The teaching load is five courses a
year. Bucknell faculty members are expected to engage in an active
scholarly program.

Qualified applicants will have no more than four years of postdoctoral
full-time teaching experience at the time of appointment. Complete  
dossier
should include at least three letters of reference, statement of  
teaching
philosophy, and evidence of potential for teaching excellence (e.g.  
syllabi
and teaching evaluations). To apply, please submit cover letter and CV  
to
the application URL provided below.
Letters of recommendation, syllabi, teaching evaluations, and  
statement of
teaching philosophy should be sent to Prof. Katherine Faull, Chair, at  
the
address provided below, or electronically to faull at bucknell.edu.

Bucknell University values a diverse college community and is  
committed to
excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students.

Sample courses for a year:

Fall semester
ARBC 101
ARBC 103

Spring semester
ARBC 102
ARBC 104
ARBC 150 Topics in Arabic Literature/Culture (taught in English)


Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2008
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Prof. Katherine Faull
        Department of Foreign Language Programs
        Bucknell University
        Lewisburg, PA 17837
        USA
Email Address for Applications: faull at bucknell.edu
Web Address for Applications: http://www.bucknell.edu/jobs
Contact Information:
        Professor Katherine Faull
        Email: faull at bucknell.edu

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