Arabic-L:LIT:JOBS:AUB Job in Modern Arabic Literature and LIterary Theory

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Date: 25 Sep 2014
From: Nadine Rizk <nr04 at aub.edu.lb>
Subject: JOBS:AUB Job in Modern Arabic Literature and LIterary Theory

Faculty position in Modern Arabic Literature and Literary Theory

The Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages at the American
University of Beirut seeks applicants in the field of Modern Arabic
Literature and Literary Theory (with special emphasis on prose genres) to
begin September 1, 2015.

The language of instruction in this department (and only in this
department) is Modern Standard Arabic, but mastery of English is an
essential requirement. Applicants should be well versed in both Arab and
Western classical heritages, including Western literary theory. A reading
knowledge of French and/or German is highly desirable, as is the ability to
teach a second Semitic language or elementary Persian. Applicants must be
able to teach, in Arabic, service courses in Arabic grammar and modern
Arabic thought to native speakers of Arabic. Solid knowledge of the Arabic
language and heritage and training in modern Western methodologies are
essential.

Appointments are normally for an initial period of four years at the
assistant professor level. Visiting scholars will be considered. Candidates
must have a PhD in by the time of appointment.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a CV, and arrange
for three letters of reference to be directly sent to:

Patrick McGreevy, Dean
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
c/o 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10017-2303, USA
Or
Patrick McGreevy, Dean
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh
Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon

Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be sent to:
as_dean at aub.edu.lb<mailto:as_dean at aub.edu.lb>

For best consideration, please submit all required credentials by the early
deadline of October 1, 2014 and indicate whether you will be attending
MESA. Applications accepted through November 30, 2014.

For more information on this position, please visit
http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas

The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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