Arabic-L:PEDA:U of New Mexico Job

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1) Subject: U of New Mexico Job

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Date: 19 Sep 2013
From:  Emma Trentman <etrentman at unm.edu>
Subject: U of New Mexico Job

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

LECTURER II IN ARABIC

The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures at the University of New
Mexico is seeking to fill a Lecturer II position in Arabic beginning in
August 2014.  The successful candidate will contribute to the pedagogical
goals of a department seeking to expand its offerings in critical languages
and in the internationalization of our campus and programs.  We currently
have a tenure-track Assistant Professor with whom this Lecturer will work
closely in building courses and programs in Arabic.

The position will involve teaching a base load of twelve credits a semester.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching of
undergraduate courses in Arabic language.  S/he will also develop
upper-division courses in the context of an expanded Arabic program.  This
person will help create courses and programs to expand Arabic at UNM.  S/he
will interact with other programs and departments across campus such as
Asian Studies and International Studies.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

This position requires an M.A. in hand by time of appointment in a field of
Arabic language, literature, applied linguistics, and/or pedagogy.   Native
or near-native fluency in modern standard Arabic and at least one dialect
is expected. Also required is native or near–native fluency in written and
spoken English. Evidence of university level teaching is expected.

We would prefer a candidate with evidence of successful involvement with
student activities.  Familiarity with standards-based teaching and
assessments is preferred. Evidence of excellence in teaching and of use of
best pedagogical practices. Evidence of familiarity and of use of classroom
teaching technologies. Evidence of ability and willingness to assist in
Arabic program development.

Applications must be uploaded online at
https://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=74595

These should include a letter of intent addressing the applicant’s
qualifications for the position and a description of the applicant’s
teaching interests and experience; a current curriculum vitae; a statement
of teaching philosophy; and a sample syllabus for a lower-division language
course.

Please have three letters of recommendation sent via post directly to:
Professor Lorenzo F. Garcia, Jr., Chair of the Arabic Lecturer Search
Committee, Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, MSC 03 2080,
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001.  Emailed letters will
NOT be accepted.

For best consideration, completed applications are due October 15, 2013.
The position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the
diversity of our campuses.  UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.

--
Emma Trentman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Arabic
309 Ortega Hall
MSC03 2080
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
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