Job Announcement: Western Michigan University
Arabic, Standard; Applied Linguistics: Assistant Professor, Western Michigan University, Michigan, USA
| Employer: |
Western Michigan University
World Languages and Literatures http://www.wmich.edu/languages/ |
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| Job Location: | Michigan, USA | ||
| Rank or Title: |
Assistant Professor |
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| Linguistic Field(s): | Applied Linguistics | ||
| Language Specialty: | Arabic, Standard | ||
| LL Issue: | 23.4575 | ||
| Date Posted: | 01-Nov-2012 | ||
| Job Description: |
Western Michigan University invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Arabic, an academic year, tenure-track position within the Department of World Languages and Literatures, pending budgetary approval. Major Responsibilities: -Teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in standard Arabic and colloquial Arabic language (taught in Arabic) and Middle Eastern culture and literature (taught in English). -Research in the field is expected and will be necessary for advancement. -Additional responsibilities include advising, curricular development, participation in student activities and outreach, and service on department, college, and university committees. Minimum Qualifications: -Ph.D. in Arabic linguistics, applied linguistics, or related field. -Native or near-native fluency in both Arabic and English essential. -College teaching experience expected. Desired Qualifications: -Record of publications desirable. -Successful experience in grant-writing a plus. The University: Western Michigan University (WMU), located in Southwest Michigan, is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment of nearly 25,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activities. The College: The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest in the university and consists of about 25 academic units in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and Mathematics, as well as several interdisciplinary programs. For more information, see http://www.wmich.edu/cas/. Department: The Department of World Languages and Literatures offers Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Russian, as well as courses taught in English on literature, culture, and translation theory. The Department, College of Arts and Sciences and the university are all strongly committed to excellence in teaching as well as original research. For more information, see www.wmich.edu/languages. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package. Expected Start Date: August 2013. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2012, and continue until position is filled. Required Application Documents: Online applications should include: a) Faculty Credential Summary, b) vita, and c) letter of application that addresses fulfillment of qualifications. Applicants should visit the application URL below to apply (posting number 0602092). In addition, the following materials should be sent in hard copy: d) graduate transcripts, e) summary of teaching evaluations, f) statement of research and teaching philosophy, g) sample publications, and h) three letters of recommendation. Send the hard-copy materials to the application mailing address below. Chair of Search Committee: Dr. Mustafa Mughazy |
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| Application Deadline: | Open until filled | ||
| Application Address: |
Dr. Molly
Lynde-Recchia
Chair, Department of World Languages and Literatures Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 49008-5338 USA |
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| Application URL: | http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.html | ||
| Contact Information: |
Mustafa
Mughazy
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