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Date: 10 Sep 2008
From:nkneill at umich.edu
Subject:University of Michigan Job

The University of Michigan
Department of Near Eastern Studies
Arabic Tenure-Track Position

Pending approval from the College of Literature, Science and the Arts,  
the Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Michigan  
is seeking to fill a position in Arabic studies at the rank of tenure- 
track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor beginning September,  
2009.  This is a university-year (9-month) appointment.  Candidates  
must have a Ph.D., and those with a central focus in their scholarship  
and teaching on one or more of the following areas-Arabic language,  
linguistics, linguistic anthropology or Arab culture are particularly  
encouraged to apply.  They are also expected to have native or near- 
native proficiency in both Arabic and English.  They are expected to  
be familiar with the latest approaches to language instruction, have  
experience in Arabic curriculum development, and commitment to  
maintaining and enhancing the long-standing excellence of Arabic  
studies at the University.  Candidates must also produce evidence of  
substantial and innovative research in their fields of academic  
specialization. The successful candidate will be responsible for  
coordinating and teaching Arabic language courses at all levels.  He/ 
she will also teach content-based courses in Arabic relevant to their  
areas of specialization and coordinate his/her teaching with the other  
Arabic studies specialists in the department.  The ability to teach  
courses in Arabic grammar, grammatical theory and linguistics would be  
highly desirable.  Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s  
training and experience.  Please send a cover letter with a statement  
of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement of current and  
future research plans, evidence of teaching excellence, samples of  
syllabi and publications, and a curriculum vitae to:  Arabic Language  
Search Chair, Department of Near Eastern Studies, The University of  
Michigan, 4111 Thayer Building, 202 South Thayer, Ann Arbor, MI  
48104-1608.  Candidates at the assistant level should send three  
letters of recommendation; at the associate level should send a list  
of references. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action,  
Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are  
encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual  
career couples.  Review of applications will begin on October 29 and  
will continue until the position is filled.


Nancy Neill
Interim Executive Secretary
Near Eastern Studies
4111 Thayer Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734.615-6571
7 734.936-2679
*nkneill at umich.edu

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