Arabic-L:PEDA:Language Coordinator Job, U of Arizona

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1) Subject: Language Coordinator Job, U of Arizona

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Date: 01 Oct 2010
From: Samira Farwaneh <farwaneh at email.arizona.edu>
Subject: Language Coordinator Job, U of Arizona

Job Title: Middle Eastern Language Program Coordinator
Rank; Assistant Professor, tenure-track
Affiliation: University of Arizona, Department of Near Eastern Studies
 
The Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Arizona invites applications for a Middle Eastern Language Program Coordinator at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor with specialization in Arabic language pedagogy beginning fall 2011.
 
Applicants must have a PhD degree in language acquisition and pedagogy or related field at the time of appointment, possess native or near-native fluency in Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic and at least one dialect), demonstrate extensive experience in classroom instruction, curriculum design, and material development. She or he must also be an effective team leader with solid multitasking and interpersonal skills. As this is a tenure-track position, an excellent scholarly profile in a pedagogy-related field is expected. In addition to the required qualifications, advanced knowledge of a second Middle Eastern language and ACTFL OPI certification in Arabic are highly desirable.    

Responsibilities for this position include teaching Arabic language courses and one class relevant to the acquisition and teaching of second/foreign languages.  The latter course will contribute importantly to UA’s renowned Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) Graduate Interdisciplinary Program.  In addition, the new faculty member will supervise the teaching of first and second-year Arabic courses, including curriculum development and graduate teaching assistant training, and serve as an informational resource in language pedagogy for all Middle East language instructors, Hebrew, Persian and Turkish, and will serve as a consultant for Arabic language teaching in the development of a Title VI-sponsored study abroad program.
 
The successful candidate will join a highly-recognized interdisciplinary faculty in the Department of Near Eastern Studies, and will contribute to an already well-established language program. The University of Arizona is home to a thriving Middle East Studies community strengthened by the continuing operation of two Title VI resource centers, the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) and the Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy (CERCLL), in addition to being the headquarters of the Middle East Studies Association (MESA), thus providing an assortment of resources and assistance to any incoming faculty.
 
The University of Arizona is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer supporting applications from all candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.
 
Applications are being accepted online at https://www.uacareertrack.com/, job number 46239. 
 
Please be sure to submit the following application materials online when applying:
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Interest
Statement of Teaching and Mentoring Philosophy
Teaching Evaluations
Syllabus for a First-Year Arabic Language Class
Samples of Scholarly Publications; and, if possible
A Videotaped Example of Language Teaching
 
Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the address below:
 
                Middle East Language Coordinator Search Committee
                Department of Near Eastern Studies
                PO Box 210158B
                845 North Park Avenue, #440
                University of Arizona
                Tucson, AZ 85721
                Ph: (520) 621-8013
 
Reviews of applications will begin October 25, 2010. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the upcoming MESA meeting in San Diego so applicants should note in their applications if they plan to attend the MESA meeting.  
 
For further inquiries please contact Professor Samira Farwaneh at: farwaneh at email.arizona.edu

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