Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in Arabic

The Department of Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures Seeks to fill two positions in the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Arabic, beginning July 2008 (actual teaching starts September 2009).

Applicants should preferably have a Ph.D. in Arabic language, literature or applied linguistics. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic, at least one dialect, and English. We are seeking a professional candidate with a serious commitment to teaching Arabic for academic purposes along the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Responsibilities will include teaching and participation in the administration of the Arabic program.

Applicants may apply on line at:
academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50823

In addition to applying via the online system, an application letter including a brief description of the applicant's teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations and other supporting materials should be sent to:

Chair, Arabic Search Committee
MEALAC
Columbia University
602 Kent Hall/ Mail Code 3928
New York, NY 10027

Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2008. Preliminary interviews might be conducted during the MESA Conference.


Home Faculty Programs Courses Languages Events News Faculty Openings Affiliates Admissions		Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in Arabic The Department of Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures Seeks to fill two positions in the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Arabic, beginning July 2008 (actual teaching starts September 2009). Applicants should preferably have a Ph.D. in Arabic language, literature or applied linguistics. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic, at least one dialect, and English. We are seeking a professional candidate with a serious commitment to teaching Arabic for academic purposes along the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Responsibilities will include teaching and participation in the administration of the Arabic program. Applicants may apply on line at: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50823 In addition to applying via the online system, an application letter including a brief description of the applicant's teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations and other supporting materials should be sent to: Chair, Arabic Search Committee MEALAC Columbia University 602 Kent Hall/ Mail Code 3928 New York, NY 10027 Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2008. Preliminary interviews might be conducted during the MESA Conference.