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Foreign Language Edition • 2014–15

Published by the Modern Language Association in cooperation with the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages

ContentsAbout the JIL .............................................i

MLA Statements Relevant to the Hiring

Process .................................................ii

2016 Convention Meetings of Interest

to Job Candidates and Interviewers ........v

List of Administrations Censured by the

American Association of University

Professors ............................................vi

Departmental Job Listings ........................1

American Sign Language ................................1

Arabic ...............................................................1

Celtic ...............................................................18

Chinese ...........................................................18

Classical ..........................................................40

French .............................................................41

Germanic and Scandinavian .........................95

Haitian Creole ..............................................136

Hebrew .........................................................137

Italian ............................................................139

Japanese ........................................................ 148

Kiswahili ......................................................164

Korean .......................................................... 165

Persian .......................................................... 169

Portuguese ................................................... 170

Romance Languages ....................................177

Russian and Slavic ........................................186

Spanish .........................................................200

Swahili .......................................................... 321

Thai .............................................................. 321

Wolof ............................................................322

Department Chairs and Other Adminis-

tration ...............................................322

Comparative Literature .........................338

Linguistics and ESL .............................. 347

Multiple Competencies ..........................362

Nonacademic Listings ............................408

Postdoctoral Listings .............................411

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Published by the MLA as an electronic database and as printable PDF editions, the JIL is the recognized professional source for announcements of full-time faculty positions available in the fields of English and foreign languages in North American colleges and universities. Access to search the JIL is free to all users. Listings primarily announce full-time academic job openings in postsecondary departments of English and foreign languages. The job openings range in rank from instructor to full professor and include faculty positions, administrative posts, vacancies abroad, and some opportunities for nonacademic employment.

Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, or national origin. The MLA Job Information List reserves the right to edit all statements to conform with such regulations.

about the JIL

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mLa statements reLevant to the hiring Process(See also the Academic Workforce Advocacy Kit.)

Notice on Tenure Policies

The Modern Language Association recommends that department administrators and their representatives inform candidates before or during the interview about prospects for tenure in the specific position under consideration and about the tenure policies and practices in their departments and institutions. If the information is not offered, candidates are urged to inquire about these policies.

Acknowledgment of Applications

Acting on a recommendation from the MLA Delegate Assembly, the MLA Executive Council has adopted a policy calling for departments to acknowledge all applications for announced positions by letter, by e-mail, or by self-addressed postcards provided by applicants.

MLA Policy on Reimbursement

The following policies were recommended by the Delegate Assembly in December 1999 and approved by the MLA Executive Council in February 2000.

It is MLA policy that • Departments that require that job applicants send their application materials by express courier reimburse

those applicants for the cost of such shipment;

• Departments that require multiple copies of writing samples and other application materials from job applicants reimburse applicants for the cost of duplicating their writing samples and other materials;

• Departments that require books return them to the applicant;

• Departments that invite job applicants for on-campus interviews reimburse those applicants who accept such invitations for the costs of travel and accommodations incurred when visiting the campus for interviews.

Recommendation on Domestic Partner Benefits

This recommendation grew out of a motion approved by the 2001 MLA Delegate Assembly. The MLA Executive Council gave final approval for the dissemination of the recommendation at its May 2002 meeting.

Institutions that offer domestic partner benefits are encouraged to indicate these benefits in their job announcements or in the benefit information they make available to candidates they wish to interview.

For related information, please see the MLA Statement on Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Members and the MLA Recommendation on Minimum Per-Course Compensation for Part-Time Faculty Members (see below).

MLA Recommendation on a Minimum Wage for Full-Time Entry-Level Faculty Members

The minimum salary range for full-time appointments at the entry level should be at least $47,370 to $51,660 for those at the rank of instructor and at least $59,800 to $64,520 for those at the rank of beginning assistant professor. Health care benefits and shared contributions to a portable retirement plan should also be provided.

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MLA Recommendation on Minimum Per-Course Compensation for Part-Time Faculty Members

Recognizing that many variables enter into determinations of salary, the MLA believes that part-time faculty members should be compensated pro rata to salaries for full-time faculty members performing similar duties, whether by a per-course, per-credit-hour, or full-time-equivalent percentage. The following factors should be considered in determining compensation increases above annual minimums, as reflected in an appropriate salary schedule: • Instructional workload: number of contact hours, class size, advising, and method for evaluating student work

and assigning grades (e.g., labor-intensive reading and commenting on student papers)

• Ancillary duties, including but not limited to: recruitment; supervisory role and responsibilities; research, publication, other forms of professional development, and curriculum development

• Length of academic term (i.e., semester, quarter, trimester, or other system)

• Years of experience and professional degrees or other qualifications

• Health and retirement benefits: If benefits are not available to the instructor, an equivalent add-on premium or stipend should be added to the base salary to compensate for lack of benefits.

• Contracts or appointments: Higher than minimum rates of compensation should apply in cases where contracts or appointments are for one year or less and not renewable, have no provision for a career path consisting of a sequence of appointments leading to longer-term contracts, or (after a reasonable probationary period) provide no rights to due process procedures prior to termination.

Following a review of best practices in various institutions, the MLA recommends minimum compensation for 2014–15 of $7,230 for a standard 3-credit-hour semester course or $4,820 for a standard 3-credit-hour quarter or trimester course. These recommendations are based on a full-time load of 3 courses per semester (6 per year) or 3 courses per quarter or trimester (9 per year); annual full-time equivalent is thus $43,380.

If compensation rates were specifically tied, pro rata, to the MLA’s 2014–15 recommendation of a $47,370 minimum annual salary for an entry-level, full-time instructor, these rates would be $7,890 for a standard 3-credit-hour semester course and $5,260 for a standard 3-credit-hour quarter or trimester course. The MLA’s recommendation for the minimum salary for an entry-level, full-time instructor in English and foreign languages is calculated on the basis of averages of salaries reported annually for these fields by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR).

MLA Statement on the Use of Part-Time and Full-Time Adjunct Faculty Members

The expansion of the adjunct ranks in language and literature departments over the past two decades threatens the integrity of the profession and instructional programs. The practice of hiring numerous adjunct faculty members year after year to teach courses required of large numbers of undergraduates undermines professional and educational standards and academic freedom. Although adjunct appointments can add significant dimensions to curricula and some individuals prefer to accept only adjunct appointments because of other commitments, few adjunct appointments are made for educationally sound reasons. Indeed, the primary motivation for most of these appointments is to reduce the cost of instruction.

Adjunct faculty members fall into two groups: part-time instructors and non-tenure-track full-time instructors. The first group includes both instructors who are clearly temporary members of a department and instructors who teach from year to year and become virtually permanent. Members of the second group have full teaching loads but, as non-tenure-track faculty members, lack the institutional commitment given to their tenure-track colleagues. Graduate students are distinct from both groups.

The conditions under which most adjunct teachers are employed define them as nonprofessionals. Often they are hired quickly, as last-minute replacements. They receive little recognition or respect for their contributions to their departments; almost always they are paid inequitably and receive no fringe benefits.

Excessive reliance on an adjunct faculty can damage individual faculty members, students, institutions, and the profession. For the sake of an institution’s economic welfare, adjunct faculty members are often denied the security that adequate salary, health insurance, and professional status can provide. The institution, in turn, suffers through the creation of a two-tiered system in which faculty members have different responsibilities and expectations.

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In the light of these concerns, the MLA urges college and university administrators to make new and concerted efforts to eliminate excessive and irresponsible adjunct faculty appointments, to improve employment conditions for essential adjunct faculty members, and to recognize the professional status and important contributions of such teachers.

The MLA offers the following guidelines for the employment of adjunct faculty members.

Guidelines

1. Each department should establish an appropriate limit on the number of adjunct faculty members in relation to the number of tenured or tenure-track faculty members and of graduate students serving as apprentice teachers. The norm in a department should be the tenured or tenure-track position. As tenured faculty members retire, they should be replaced by tenure-track faculty members. Departments that routinely assign a large part of undergraduate instruction to adjunct faculty members should reconsider their staffing practices.

2. All adjunct faculty members should be treated as professionals. Each department should develop a set of guidelines for adjunct faculty employment. These guidelines may vary from institution to institution but should address the following concerns:

a. Adjunct faculty members should be hired, reviewed, and given teaching assignments according to processes comparable to those established for the tenured or tenure-track faculty members.

b. They should be given mailboxes, office space, and clerical support.

c. They should receive adequate introduction to their teaching assignments, departments, and institutions.

d. They should be paid equitable prorated salaries and should receive basic benefits such as health insurance.

e. They should be eligible for incentives that foster professional development, including merit raises and funds for research and travel.

f. As appropriate, they should participate in determining departmental and institutional policies.

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2016 convention meetings of interest to Job candidates and interviewers

2. Careers for Humanists: A Job Search WorkshopThursday, 7 January, 8:30–11:30 a.m., 12B, ACC

3. Preconvention Workshop for Job Seekers in EnglishThursday, 7 January, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 14, ACC

4. Preconvention Workshop for Job Seekers in Foreign LanguagesThursday, 7 January, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., 16A, ACC

80. Using Your Language Proficiency and Cultural Expertise in a Federal Government CareerThursday, 7 January, 3:00–5:00 p.m., Lone Star G, JW Marriott

193. Demonstration Interviews for Job Seekers in Foreign LanguagesThursday, 7 January, 7:00–8:15 p.m., Lone Star F, JW Marriott

233. Connected Academics: Expanding Career Possibilities for PhDsFriday, 8 January, 8:30–9:45 a.m., Lone Star C, JW Marriott

306. Connected Academics: Humanists at WorkFriday, 8 January, 12:00 noon–1:15 p.m., 4BC, ACC

364. Connected Academics: A Showcase of PhD Career DiversityFriday, 8 January, 3:30–4:45 p.m., Lone Star C, JW Marriott

514. Career Opportunities in Community CollegesSaturday, 9 January, 10:15–11:30 a.m., 202, JW Marriott

542. The Lore and Lure of the Academic Job MarketSaturday, 9 January, 12:00 noon–1:15 p.m., 401, JW Marriott

587. Evaluating Contingent Faculty Members: Processes, Purposes, ConsequencesSaturday, 9 January, 1:45–3:00 p.m., 201, JW Marriott

676. Connected Academics: Articulating the Value of the Humanities to the Larger WorldSaturday, 9 January, 5:15–6:30 p.m., 8C, ACC

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Investigations by the American Association of University Professors of the administrations of the institutions listed below show that, as evidenced by a past violation, they are not observing the generally recognized principles of academic freedom and tenure approved by this Association, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, and more than two hundred other professional and educational organizations which have endorsed the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure.

This list is published for the purpose of informing Association members, the profession at large, and the public that unsatisfactory conditions of academic freedom and tenure have been found to prevail at these institutions. Names are placed on or removed from this censure list by vote of the Association’s annual meeting.

Placing the name of an institution on this list does not mean that censure is visited either upon the whole of the institution or upon the faculty, but specifically upon its present administration. The term “administration” includes the administrative officers and the governing board of the institution. This censure does not affect the eligibility of nonmembers for membership in the Association, nor does it affect the individual rights of members at the institution in question.

Members of the Association have often considered it to be their duty, in order to indicate their support of the principles violated, to refrain from accepting appointment to an institution so long as it remains on the censure list. Since circumstances differ widely from case to case, the Association does not assert that such an unqualified obligation exists for its members; it does urge that, before accepting appointments, they seek information on present conditions of academic freedom and tenure from the Association’s Washington office and prospective departmental colleagues. The Association leaves it to the discretion of the individual, possessed of the facts, to make the proper decision.

Institutions are listed in chronological order according to when their administrations were placed on the censure list. The list contains only administrations which are still under censure (many others have been removed from the list after improving their practices and procedures). Reports through 2009 were published in the AAUP Bulletin or Academe, and the issue of publication is indicated in the “Report Published” column. Starting in 2010, reports were published first on the AAUP website, in the month and year indicated in the “Report Published” column, with print publication following in the next issue of the Bulletin of the AAUP. In rare cases, a supplemental report has been issued after the initial report.

Institution Name Report Published Year Grove City College Mar. 1963, 15–24 1963 Frank Phillips College Dec. 1968, 433–38 1969 Concordia Seminary Apr. 1975, 49–59 1975 Murray State University Dec. 1975, 322–28 1976 State University of New York Aug. 1977, 237–60 1978 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas May 1978, 93–98 1978 Nichols College May 1980, 207–12 1980 American International College May–June 1983, 42–46 1983 Metropolitan Community College Mar.–Apr. 1984, 23a–32a 1984 Talladega College May–June 1986, 6a–14a 1986

List of administrations censured by the american association of university ProfessorsNote: The following list and accompanying explanatory note are reprinted from www.aaup.org/our-programs/academic-freedom/censure-list by permission of the American Association of University Professors and in accordance with the action of the MLA Delegate Assembly.

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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico May–June 1987, 33–38 1987 Husson University May–June 1987, 45–50 1987 Hillsdale College May–June 1988, 29–33 1988 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary May–June 1989, 35–45 1989 The Catholic University of America Sept.–Oct. 1989, 27–40 1990 Dean College May–June 1991, 27–32 1992 Baltimore City Community College May–June 1992, 37–41 1992 Loma Linda University May–June 1992, 42–49 1992 Clarkson College May–June 1993, 46–53 1993 North Greenville College May–June 1993, 54–64 1993 Savannah College of Art and Design May–June 1993, 65–70 1993 University of Bridgeport Nov.–Dec. 1993, 37–45 1994 Benedict College May–June 1994, 37–46 1994 Supplementary Report Jan.–Feb. 2005, 51–54 Bennington College Mar.–Apr. 1995, 91–103 1995 Supplementary Report Jan.–Feb. 1998, 70–75 Alaska Pacific University May–June 1995, 32–39 1995 National Park Community College May–June 1996, 41–46 1996 Saint Meinrad School of Theology July–Aug. 1996, 51–60 1997 Minneapolis College of Art and Design May–June 1997, 53–58 1997 Brigham Young University Sept.–Oct. 1997, 52–71 1998 University of the District of Columbia May–June 1998, 46–55 1998 Lawrence Technological University May–June 1998, 56–62 1998 Johnson & Wales May–June 1999, 46–50 1999 Albertus Magnus College Jan.–Feb. 2000, 54–63 2000 Charleston Southern University Jan.–Feb. 2001, 63–77 2001 University of Dubuque Sept.–Oct. 2001, 62–73 2002 Meharry Medical College Nov.–Dec. 2004, 56–78 2005 University of the Cumberlands Mar.–Apr. 2005, 99–113 2005 Virginia State University May–June 2005, 47–62 2005 Bastyr University Mar.–Apr. 2007, 106–120 2007 Cedarville University May–June 2009, 58–84 2009 Nicholls State University Nov.–Dec. 2008, 60–69 2009 North Idaho College May–June 2009, 85–92 2009 Stillman College Mar.–Apr. 2009, 94–101 2009 Clark Atlanta University Feb. 2010 2010 University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Apr. 2010 2010 Bethune Cookman University Oct. 2010 2011 Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge July 2011 2012 Northwestern State University of Louisiana Apr. 2012 2012 Southeastern Louisiana University Apr. 2012 2012 National Louis University (Illinois) Apr. 2013 2013 Southern University, Baton Rouge Apr. 2013 2013 Northeastern Illinois University Dec. 2013 2014 University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Apr. 2015 2015 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Apr. 2015 2015 University of Southern Maine May 2015 2015 Felician College May 2015 2015

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dePartmentaL Job ListingsNote: An [R] at the end of a listing indicates that the department offering this position reimburses candidates for expenses and returns sample materials in accordance with MLA policy.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Gardner-Webb UWorld Langs, Lits & Cultures, PO Box 7266 Boiling Springs NC 28017http://www.gardner-webb.edu

Assistant Professor of American Sign Language (Tenure Track) 21845https://apply.interfolio.com/27017

GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY: Seeks qualified candidates for a position as Assistant Professor of American Sign Language (tenure track). Applicants should have an earned graduate degree, superior or superior plus on the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview, American Sign Language Teacher Association certification and have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and public outreach. Preferred qualifications include a doctorate in a related field and training as a SLPI evaluator.

Gardner-Webb University is a coeducational, private institution with a strong emphasis in the liberal arts, located in Boiling Springs, NC (50 miles southwest of Charlotte) offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences and in professional and pre-professional fields to approximately 4000 students. Founded by North Carolina Baptists in 1905, Gardner-Webb employs individuals who participate in and wholeheartedly support Chris-tian values.

Gardner-Webb University currently offers a four year degree in American Sign Language with a minor in interpret-ing. Our goal is to prepare students to interpret in the community, to teach ASL, and to have the language skills and cultural sensitivity necessary to work with deaf people in a variety of settings. Many of our students go on to complete graduate degrees in Deaf Education, Counseling, and Social Work.

The University desires to fill the positions no later than August 1, 2015. Salary and benefits are competitive with in-stitutions of a similar size and purpose. Screening of applicants will begin February 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Bernhard Martin, P.O. Box 7266, Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC 28017. E-mail: bmartin13@ gardner-webb .edu

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 2 October 2014 and was available online from 3 October 2014 through 26 December 2014.

ARABIC

American U of BeirutFaculty of Arts and Sciences, P.O.Box 11–0236, Riad El-Solh Beirut 01 1107 Lebanonhttp://www.aub.edu.lb/fas

Faculty position in Medieval Arabic Literature 21728https://apply.interfolio.com/26848

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

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 by the time of appointment. Applications from scholars with expertise in


Medieval Arabic literature in its Islamic theology dimensions, especially its Greco-Arabic background, will also be considered.

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

as_ dean@ 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.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 24 September 2014 and was available online from 26 September 2014 through 7 Novem-ber 2014.

American U of BeirutFaculty of Arts and Sciences, P.O.Box 11–0236, Riad El-Solh Beirut 01 1107 Lebanonhttp://www.aub.edu.lb/fas

Faculty position in Modern Arabic Literature and Literary Theory 21729https://apply.interfolio.com/26849

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.

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: as_ dean@ 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.


Baylor UMod Langs & Cultures, One Bear Pl, #97391 Waco TX 76798http://www.baylor.edu

Regular Lecturer in Arabic 21375https://apply.interfolio.com/25893

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures seeks a dynamic colleague to fill this position beginning Au-gust 2015.

Qualifications: M.A., native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and En glish, and proven excellence in undergraduate teaching. Experience in an Arabic-speaking country preferred.

Responsibilities: To teach primarily elementary and intermediate Arabic language courses, as well as occasionally upper-level courses. The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership in extracurricular activities for students and to participate in other service activities as assigned.

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by October 15, 2014.

Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and three confidential letters of rec-ommendation. Applications should be submitted electronically through Interfolio.

Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Dr. Michael Long, Arabic Lecturer Search Committee Chair, Michael_ Long@ baylor .edu.


Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The university provides a vibrant campus community for a diverse student body of over 15,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commit-ment to discovering new knowledge as we pursue our bold vision, Pro Futuris (http:// www .baylor .edu/ profuturis).

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permit-ted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans and indi-viduals with disabilities to apply. [R]

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 27 August 2014 and was available online from 12 September 2014 through 5 December 2014.

Christopher Newport UMod & Classical Langs & Lit, 1 University Pl Newport News VA 23606http://www.cnu.edu

Lecturer in Arabic 21851https://apply.interfolio.com/27021

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures at Christopher Newport University invites appli-cations for the position of Lecturer in Arabic, effective August 17, 2015. This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment with a nominal teaching load of 4–4. We are seeking teacher-scholars with a specialization in contem-porary Arabic literature and culture. A background in women's and gender studies is highly desired. Applicants are required to possess native or near-native fluency in Arabic. The faculty member's primary responsibilities will include offering elementary and intermediate Arabic language courses; offering courses taught in En glish on literature, cul-ture and women’s and gender studies for the University's Liberal Learning Core Curriculum and the Minor in Middle Eastern and North African Studies; and engaging in additional service at the Departmental and/or University levels. The Department is central to the University’s curriculum and mission, and it prides itself on its collegiality and cross-disciplinary outreach. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and guiding undergraduate research. Ph.D. in Arabic or closely related field is required for ap-pointment at rank of Lecturer. Individuals who are ABD and will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment and/or possess a master’s degree in a related field may be considered for appointment at rank of Instructor. Phi Beta Kappa membership is highly desirable.

CNU is committed to outstanding teaching and learning, undergraduate education, and the liberal studies core; the University is seeking to shelter a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. The Fall 2014 freshman class of 1,225 students was selected from nearly 8,000 admission applications, and presented high school GPA and SAT score middle 50% ranges of 3.5–4.0 and 1080–1230, respectively. Capital improvements (approaching $1 billion) on the beautiful, 260-acre campus, located between historic Colonial Williamsburg and the ocean resort of Virginia Beach, integrate the University’s lib-eral arts vision, nurturing mind, body, and spirit. These include the state-of-the-art Trible Library, home to the most comprehensive maritime research collections in the world; three new academic buildings including a newly opened integrated science building; the Freeman Center athletic complex; and the I.M. Pei-designed Ferguson Center for the Arts, which brings to Virginia the finest performing artists in the world. For further information on CNU, please visit http:// www .cnu .edu.

To apply, please send letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to: Director of EO and Faculty Recruitment, Arabic Faculty Search, Search #8401, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606-3072 or mlmoody@ cnu .edu

Review of applications begins October 24, 2014. Applications received after October 24, 2014, will be accepted but considered only if needed. Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

CNU, an EOE, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 2 October 2014 and was available online from 3 October 2014 through 14 November 2014.


Claremont McKenna CMod Langs & Lits, c/o Bridgette Stokes 850 Columbia Av Claremont CA 91711https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/login.php

Full-time Visiting Lecturer in Arabic to begin July 2015 21323https://apply.interfolio.com/26212

The Department of Modern Languages at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for a full-time Visiting Lecturer in Arabic to begin July 2015. A PhD in Arabic language or a related discipline is required. Teach-ing experience at the university level is also required. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal. The teaching load is five courses per academic year. We seek candidates, with native or near-native fluency in Arabic, to teach all levels of the Arabic language. We expect the candidate to contribute to the Arabic program by running Ara-bic language tables and conducting conversational classes.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online by sending a letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference to:

https:// webapps .cmc .edu/ jobs/ faculty/ login .php

Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective undergraduate institution ranked among the top liberal arts col-leges nationally. CMC is a member of The Claremont Colleges, which also includes Pomona, Scripps, Pitzer, Har-vey Mudd, Claremont Graduate University and the Keck Graduate Institute for Applied Science. Collectively, The Claremont Colleges constitute an academic community of 6,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of Los Angeles.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with ap-plicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, sexual orienta-tion, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Employment is contin-gent upon providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for those who are not citizens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.

Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, California 91711, (909) 621-8490.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 19 August 2014 and was available online from 12 September 2014 through 7 November 2014.

Cleveland SUMod Langs, 1860 East 22nd St Rhodes Tower 1619 Cleveland OH 44115http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html

College Lecturer 22522https://apply.interfolio.com/28327

Position Description: The Department of Modern Languages at Cleveland State University announces a position in Arabic at the rank of College Lecturer starting August 17, 2015. Although this is not a tenure-track position, it is a full-time appointment with renewals contingent on successful reviews and available funding. The successful candidate is expected to teach four courses a semester primarily in elementary and intermediate Arabic, be involved in curricular development of the Arabic program as well as cultural activities outside of the classroom, participate in department governance activities, and advising of students.

Minimum Qualifications: M.A. in Arabic or a related field, one year of teaching experience in beginning and inter-mediate levels of Arabic for American students at the university level, proficiency in En glish adequate for the aca-demic setting, ACTFL “Superior” level skills in Modern Standard Arabic, and experience in speaking one of these Arabic dialects: Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, Iraqi, Sudanese, Egyptian, or Saudi.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Arabic studies, or a related field (such as linguistics, translation, or literature). At least three years of Arabic teaching experience at more than one level. Ability to teach all levels of Arabic language courses in addition to culture, translation, literature, and linguistics. Evidence of experience in study abroad programs and curriculum development and planning. Evidence of familiarity with best practices in the communicative method.

Application Information: Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http:// www .csuohio .edu/ off ices/ hrd/ employment .html.


Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Position is Open until Filled. Review Begins March 12, 2015. Hiring is contingent on maintaining existing levels of funding from the state of Ohio.

Offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Cleveland State University is an AA/EOE committed to non-discrimination.

M/F/D/Veterans encouraged to apply.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 17 December 2014 and was available online from 19 December 2014 through 30 January 2015.

Colorado CComp Lit, 14 E Cache La Poudre St Colorado Springs CO 80903https://www.coloradocollege.edu

Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature, specialization in Arabic Language and Literature 22384https://apply.interfolio.com/27952

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature with a specialization in Arabic language and literature, to begin teaching in the fall of 2015. Salary competitive. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature or in another field of literary study that reflects comparative work. The successful candidate will be fluent both in En-glish and Arabic, will have experience in teaching Arabic at all levels, will have a strong background in comparative approaches to literature and in literary theory, and will contribute to the College’s interdisciplinary minors in Ara-bic. Strong undergraduate teaching ability and an active research program are essential. Six-course teaching load to include the teaching of Arabic language through the advanced level, core courses in the comparative literature major, and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. We will hold interviews with selected candidates at the MLA confer-ence in Vancouver.

Colorado College actively promotes a dynamic environment in which students and employees of different perspec-tives and cultural backgrounds learn and work in an intellectually and socially enriching environment. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer commit-ted to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, photocopy of transcript, and three letters of reference online at the link above by 10 December 2014.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 19 November 2014 and was available online from 21 November 2014 through 2 January 2015.

Columbia UMiddle Eastern, South Asian, & African Studies, 606 W 122nd St, 401 Knox Hall MC 9628 New York NY 10027http://www.columbia.edu/cu/mesaas

Lecturer in Arabic Language 23120https://apply.interfolio.com/30108

The Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University announces an opening in Arabic language instruction to be filled at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline or Associate in Discipline beginning in the Fall term of 2015 and ending June 30, 2016. We welcome applications from professional language teachers who are committed to teaching languages for academic purposes. Responsibilities will include teaching 2 courses per se-mester, as well as performing other duties associated with the language program.

A Master's degree is required; Ph.D is preferred. Successful candidates must have native or near native fluency in Arabic and En glish, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach. Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

Applications must be made online. Applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae, list of references, teaching evaluations and teaching materials to support the ap-plication. To apply, please go to academicjobs .columbia .edu/ applicants/ Central?quickFind=60971

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.


Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. [R]

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 12 June 2015 and was available online from 19 June 2015 through 31 July 2015.

Dalhousie UClassics Dept with Programmes in Religious Studies & Arabic, Rm 1172, Marion McCain Bldg 6135 University Ave Halifax 00 B3H 4R2 Canadahttp://www.dal.ca/faculty/arts/classics.html

Assistant Professor Arabic (Limited Term, 3-years) 21902https://apply.interfolio.com/27138

Department of Classics at Dalhousie University invites applications for a 3-year limited term appointment, from July 1, 2015 to 30 June 30, 2018, 100% of full time, at the rank of Assistant Professor. This holder of this post will be responsible for teaching introductory and advanced classes in Standard Modern Arabic, introductory and advanced classes on the culture of the Arabic world, and for assisting students in the Religious Studies Program in reading Clas-sical Arabic. The successful candidate will work with faculty in Classics, Religious Studies, and History in developing Middle Eastern studies at Dalhousie. She or he will be responsible for all aspects of teaching, grading, consultation with students and administration of the classes. In addition to teaching, administrative work will be assigned, includ-ing advising of students studying Arabic.

Applicants should have a PhD in the area, be outstanding teachers at the University level in this field, and be able to show leadership ability in the development of an academic program. The salary will be commensurate with qualifica-tions and experience. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Applicants should send, in hard copy, a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies, evidence of teaching competence, and arrange to have three confidential original letters of professional recommendation forwarded by referees under separate cover.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

The closing date for applications is November 15, 2014.


Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UHumanities & Communication, 600 S Clyde Morris Blvd Daytona Beach FL 32114http://eraucareers.erau.edu

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ARABIC 22371https://apply.interfolio.com/27944

The Department of Humanities and Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronau-tical University in Daytona Beach, FL, invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in Arabic language and culture, to begin in August 2015.

Candidates should have native or near-native oral and written fluency in Arabic as well as En glish, a Ph.D. in Arabic language and/or literature or related field; knowledge of the history, culture, and politics of the Arab world; and the ability to teach Modern Standard and colloquial Arabic at all levels, including advanced En glish language content courses. Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

The successful candidate will have evidence of excellent teaching experience at the university level, a strong commit-ment to undergraduate education, collegiality and willingness to serve in department activities and service initiatives, and a record of scholarly pursuits. The candidate will participate in a strategic language consortium with Embry-Riddle and other institutions in the area.

The successful candidate will engage in curriculum design, materials development, assessment of language profi-ciency, and upper-level Arabic course development, and will be eager to initiate this new program which will include developing a minor in Arabic language, literature and culture. To find out more about working for Embry-Riddle and this position, please visit: http:// eraucareers .erau .edu.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 18 November 2014 and was available online from 21 November 2014 through 13 Febru-ary 2015.


New York U, Abu DhabiGlobal Network U, 70 Washington Square South Room 1250 New York NY 10012http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/academics/academic-divisions/arts-humanities/literature-creative-writing.htmll

FACULTY POSITION, Arabic Literature, NYU Abu Dhabi 21636https://apply.interfolio.com/26669

NYU Abu Dhabi is currently inviting applications for a tenured or tenure-track appointment at any level (assistant, associate, or full professor) for its Literature Program. Applicants should offer a special area of research and teaching dealing with literature from the Middle Eastern region writ large (North Africa and Egypt, the Levant, the Arabian Peninsula, and/or diasporas of the Arabic world). A complementary teaching and/or research interest in pre-modern Arabic will be considered favorably.

We are seeking scholars with an active research and publishing agenda, and a demonstrated commitment to un-dergraduate teaching. Please visit the Literature Program’s website for more information: http:// nyuad .nyu .edu/ en/ academics/ academic-divisions/ arts-humanities/ literature-creative-writing .html

The terms of employment are competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Members of NYU Abu Dhabi standing faculty receive generous support for research and travel. The teaching load is three under-graduate courses per year (semester system), including at least one in the core curriculum. Faculty may also spend an occasional semester at NYU New York and sites of the global network, engaging in both research and teaching op-portunities. The appointment will begin as soon as September 2015, with a later start date possible, pending candidate availability.

Review of applications will begin on October 15th, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. To be considered, candidates should submit a Curriculum Vita, cover letter, statements of research and teaching interests, twenty-page writing sample or representative publications, and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. Senior candidates are not required to submit references at this time. Please visit our website at http:// nyuad .nyu .edu/ en/ about/ careers/ faculty-positions .html for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail nyuad .humanities@ nyu .edu.

About NYUAD:

New York University has established itself as a Global Network University, a multi-site, organically connected net-work encompassing key global cities and idea capitals. The network has three foundational degree-granting campuses: New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, complemented by a network of eleven research and study-away sites across five continents. Faculty and students will circulate within this global network in pursuit of common research interests and the promotion of cross-cultural and interdisciplinary solutions for problems both local and global.

Entering its fifth year, NYU Abu Dhabi has recruited a cohort of faculty who are both distinguished in their research and teaching. Our students are drawn from around the world and surpass all traditional recruitment benchmarks, both US and global. NYU Abu Dhabi’s highly selective liberal arts enterprise is complemented by an institute for advanced research, sponsoring cutting-edge projects across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering.

NYU Abu Dhabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 16 September 2014 and was available online from 19 September 2014 through 31 Octo-ber 2014.

Pitzer CMod Langs, Lits, & Cultures, 1050 N Mills Av Claremont CA 91711https://pitzer.peopleadmin.com/postings/search

Assistant Professor in Arabic Language & Culture (with specialization in French or another language) 21297https://apply.interfolio.com/26117

Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Arabic language and culture, with a secondary specialization in French or another language preferred, starting in Fall 2015. The successful candidate will teach a total of five courses per year, with an emphasis on colloquial Arabic. The position will be housed in Pitzer’s existing Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures field group. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate education, experience teaching Arabic at all levels to undergraduates in North American universities. Evidence of an active scholarly agenda is essential. A Ph.D. by the time of appointment is expected.


For more information, please visit FacultyJobs@Pitzer or enter the following address in your browser: https:// pitzer .peopleadmin .com/ postings/ search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&query_ v0_ posted_ at_ date=&query_ organizational_ tier_ 3_ id=any&query_ position_ type_ id=2&418=&commit=Search.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 18 August 2014 and was available online from 12 September 2014 through 5 December 2014.

Smith CProgram in Middle East Studies, Wright Hall Northampton MA 01063http://apply.interfolio.com/26948

Janet Wright Ketcham 1953 Professorship in Middle East Studies 21939http://apply.interfolio.com/26948

The Program in Middle East Studies at Smith College invites applications from senior scholars to serve as the inaugu-ral occupant of the Janet Wright Ketcham '53 Chair in Middle East Studies, beginning July 2015. This appointment will be at the associate or full professor level with tenure. We seek a distinguished scholar of the Middle East with a focus on issues in the contemporary Arab world. Scholarly proficiency in Arabic is required; knowledge of other regional languages is desirable. Candidates for this appointment must have a track record of intellectual leadership in the field and a passion for undergraduate teaching. Applications are encouraged from broadly trained scholars of the region, as well as those with comparative training in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Palestine, and/or Turkey.

For more information and to apply, visit http:// apply .interfolio .com/ 26948. Review of applications will begin De-cember 1, 2014. Smith College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. [R]

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 9 October 2014 and was available online from 9 October 2014 through 1 January 2015.

U of AlabamaMod Langs & Classics, PO Box 870246 Tuscaloosa AL 35487http://www.Click2Apply.net/j7bbvc9

Assistant Professor in Arabic 21864https://apply.interfolio.com/27027

The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Arabic, area of expertise open, to begin August 16, 2015. A Ph.D. in Arabic in hand by time of appointment is preferable, native or near-native fluency is required. The successful candidate is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. To apply go to https:// facultyjobs .ua .edu/ postings/ 36059 and complete the on-line application by submitting the following documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Teaching Dossier including recent student evaluations. Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Bruce Edmunds, Chair, Arabic Search Committee, Department of Modern Languages & Classics, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487-0246. Please direct any inquiries to bedmunds@ ua .edu. Review of applications will begin on Novem-ber 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affir-mative Action employer, and actively seeks diversity among its employees. [R]


U of California, BerkeleyNear Eastern Studies, 250 Barrows Hall Berkeley CA 94720http://nes.berkeley.edu/

Modern Arabic Literature – Department of Near Eastern Studies-assint/assoc professor 21918https://apply.interfolio.com/27144

PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 8TH, 2014

Applicants for an assistant professor position must have completed all Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree requirements ex-cept the dissertation by the time of application. Applicants for an associate professor position must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) at the time of application. The successful candidate for an assistant professor appointment must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a relevant field by the time of employment. Teaching experience and an active research profile are required. The successful candidate must possess a native or near-native command of Modern Standard Arabic, and be prepared to teach diverse upper-level undergraduate courses on modern Arabic literature, as well as graduate semi-


nars, in Arabic. In addition, s/he will be expected to teach survey courses on Arabic literature and culture in En glish. A functional knowledge of the classical Arabic literary tradition, informing both research and teaching, is expected.

Applications must be submitted online at https:// aprecruit .berkeley .edu/ apply/ JPF00570 and contain the following: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of research interest and plans; statement of teaching; and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages. Applicants will also need to request 3–5 letters of recommendation through the system.

All recommendation letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career cen-ter), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality: http:// apo .berkeley .edu/ evalltr.html.

The application deadline has been extended to: DECEMBER 8TH, 2014.

Questions should be directed to the NES Department Manager at: nesmso@ berkeley .edu.

The Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a faculty position in Modern Arabic Literature (19th century – present). The level of appointment may be at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor without tenure, or associate professor with tenure. The expected start-date is July 1, 2015. Research specialization in any field of modern Arabic literary studies is welcome.

The university is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service. Berkeley is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, includ-ing dual career couples, single parents, and those who may have taken time off for family reasons. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http:// policy .ucop .edu/ doc/ 4000376/ NondiscrimAffirmAct.


U of DaytonGlobal Langs & Cultures, 300 College Park, 352 Phillips Hum Ctr Dayton OH 45469


Beginning August 16, 2015

Full-time Lectureship in Arabic. Non-tenure-track appointment, with possibility of annual renewal. Teach modern standard Arabic language courses at the beginning and intermediate levels and, depending on enrollments, upper level courses in Arabic language, culture, and literature. Teach Arabic language courses via teleconference if needed. Occasionally, teach courses in En glish that explore various dimensions of Arabic cultures in collaboration with other departments. Facilitate community experiences for students. Typical teaching load is twelve credit hours per semes-ter. Full participation in all departmental activities. Required minimum qualifications: M.A. degree or equivalent in Arabic, Arabic literature, linguistics, or related field; experience teaching Arabic language courses at college level ac-cording to proficiency/competency approaches; experience in the use of teaching technologies; experience in teaching American students at the college/university level; candidates who meet the above four required qualifications must also demonstrate native to near native proficiency in Arabic and En glish, which will be assessed during the phone interview. Preferred qualifications: training to teach Arabic as a second language; demonstrated success in teaching Elementary, Intermediate and Conversation courses in Arabic at the college level. For a complete list of preferred qualifications, go to http:// jobs .udayton .edu/ postings/ 16145

Apply on line at http:// jobs .udayton .edu/ postings/ 16145 submitting a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations of teaching, peer/supervisor evaluative reports on teaching), unofficial transcripts/diploma of graduate work, and three signed letters of recommendation in PDF format. Apply by December 8, 2014.

The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top ten Catholic research university. The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic ex-cellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community.

To attain its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion and affirmative action and to equal opportunity policies and practices. We act affirmatively to recruit and hire women, traditionally under-represented minority groups, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.



U of KentuckyMod & Classical Langs, Lits & Cultures, 1055 Patterson Office Twr Lexington KY 40506http://www.as.uky.edu/MCLLC/

Assistant Professor of Arabic & Islamic Studies 21546https://apply.interfolio.com/26351

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position as assistant professor of Arabic & Islamic Studies to begin Au-gust 2015. The successful applicant’s tenure home will be in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures & Cultures, a dynamic academic unit committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue among faculty with diverse geographical interests, theoretical concerns, and methodological approaches. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. (or be ABD) in Arabic Language and Literature. Responsibilities of the position include pursuing an active research program in Arab culture, literature and/or film (we are open in terms of time period). Arab diaspora studies, expertise in the Francophone world, and/or cross-cultural interactions are desirable. A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching language is required. The successful candidate will, like all department faculty members, be expected to regularly contribute to the department’s core and cross-disciplinary curriculum; the teaching load is 2/2. Other qualifications include successful experience in teaching Arabic, a robust research program, and native or near-native fluency in En glish and Arabic. A competitive salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Applicants should send a letter of application, a CV, three letters of recommendation (signed and on letterhead), a research statement, a writing sample, and a teaching portfolio that must include a teaching statement that discusses philosophy, successes, experiments, etc., sample course syllabi, and repre-sentative teaching/course evaluations to: apply .interfolio .com/ 26351. Applications will be acknowledged. Deadline for the receipt of applications is 17 November 2014. The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Oppor-tunity University that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. It is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. [R]


U of LouisvilleClassical & Mod Langs, Bingham Humanities Bldg 332 Louisville KY 40292http://www.louisville.edu/jobs

Classical and Modern Languages 21283https://apply.interfolio.com/26114

The University of Louisville announces a full-time instructor position in Arabic beginning in Fall 2015. The successful applicant will teach at the basic and intermediate levels as well as coordinate basic-level Arabic instruction. Initial contract is for two years, with the possibility of one-year renewals.

Minimum qualif ications: MA in Arabic Studies or a closely related f ield (PhD preferred); superior language proficiency in both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and En glish; demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching; and experience with current classroom technologies. Also desirable: experience in curriculum development and readiness to collaborate with the university’s Middle East and Islamic Studies program.

For full application instructions and access to the online application, please visit www .louisville .edu/ jobs. (Click Current Openings, then Faculty/Administrator Positions, then search for Job ID # UL188.) Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Greg Hutcheson, chair of the search committee, at gshutc01@ exchange .louisville .edu. Applications completed by November 10 will receive full consideration.

The University of Louisville is a state-supported research university located in the city of Louisville, Kentucky’s largest metropolitan area and home to a diverse and vibrant international community. The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and, in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 15 August 2014 and was available online from 12 September 2014 through 7 November 2014.


U of MassachusettsLangs, Lits & Cultures, 324 Herter Hall 161 Presidents Dr Amherst MA 01003http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=53612

Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies 21909https://apply.interfolio.com/27142

The Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies in invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Middle Eastern Studies.

For further details for this position and application instructions visit:

http:// umass .interviewexchange .com/ jobofferdetails .jsp?JOBID=53612

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minori-ties, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. [R]


U of MichiganEn glish Lang & Lit, 435 S State, 3187 Angell Hall Ann Arbor MI 48109http://www.lsa.umich.edu/ac

ARAB/MUSLIM AMERICAN AND WOMEN’S STUDIES 21303https://apply.interfolio.com/26024

ARAB/MUSLIM AMERICAN AND WOMEN’S STUDIES. The University of Michigan’s Departments of Amer-ican Culture and Women’s Studies seek qualified applications for an open rank tenure-track or tenured appointment in Arab and Muslim American studies. Candidates with scholarly expertise and teaching interests using feminist ap-proaches to Arab and Muslim American studies (such as frameworks of race, gender, religion and sexuality) will be considered. The search will consider candidates who focus on the U.S. as well as those who incorporate comparative and transnational frameworks in relation to the U.S. Scholars with a demonstrated expertise in the broader field of Arab and/or Muslim American studies are also encouraged to apply.

This is a university-year appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2015. Interested applicants are re-quired to hold a Ph.D. degree prior to appointment in any relevant field in the humanities or the social sciences. Ap-plicants must demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching and research.

Candidates should submit a digital application dossier via email attachment (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) to ac-position@ umich .edu.

Both junior and senior applicants should provide:

• Cover letter addressed to Chair, Arab/Muslim American and Women’s Studies Search Committee

• Vitae

• Writing sample (no more than 25 pages)

• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience

• Evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., student evaluations of teaching, course syllabi, teaching awards)

• Statement of current and future research plans

• In addition, junior candidates should provide three letters of recommendation, which should be sent to ac-position@ umich .edu directly from the signer’s (or credentialing service’s) institutional email address. Senior candidates should provide names of suggested reviewers.

Deadline to apply for full consideration for the position is October 7, 2014.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. [R]

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 18 August 2014 and was available online from 12 September 2014 through 24 October 2014.


U of Minnesota, Twin CitiesAsian Langs & Lit, 9 Pleasant St SE, 220 Folwell Hall Minneapolis MN 55455http://www.all.umn.edu/

Assistant Professor/Instructor in Arab Studies (Literature, Film & Culture) 22365https://apply.interfolio.com/27939

The University of Minnesota's Department of Asian Languages and Literatures invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position beginning fall semester 2015 (08/31/2015). Desired expertise: Arabic literature, film, drama, or other cultural texts, from any historical period.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Arab Studies, Comparative Literature or related field; native or near-native fluency in En glish and Arabic; advanced ABDs considered. Duties/Responsibilities: maintaining an active program of scholarly research; developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; advising students; contributing service appropriate for the rank of appointment to the department, college, University, and profession.

All applicants required to apply online via http:// employment .umn .edu/ applicants/ Central?quickFind=125607. Please click on "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING" and follow the instructions. Please attach the following required materi-als: (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a sample of your scholarly research (an article or chapter, published or not). Three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the department—emailed to all@ umn .edu or mailed to: Arab Studies Search Committee,

Asian Languages and Literatures, U of MN, 220 Folwell Hall, 9 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Priority will be given to completed applications received by December 15, 2014.

The Asian Languages and Literatures department is currently expanding and restructuring its course offerings relating to Arab Studies and Arabic language and is anticipating exciting developments in this area. The depart-ment is also offering a number of language instructor positions. For details, see employment .umn .edu/ applicants/ Central?quickFind=124686.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 17 November 2014 and was available online from 21 November 2014 through 13 Febru-ary 2015.

U of Minnesota, Twin CitiesAsian Langs & Lit, 9 Pleasant St SE, 220 Folwell Hall Minneapolis MN 55455http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=112221

Lecturer or Teaching Specialist: Arabic 22033https://apply.interfolio.com/27336

The Department of Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Minnesota invites applications for the posi-tion of

Full-Time Lecturer/Teaching Specialist in Arabic (Fall 2015)

Beginning 01/08/2015, or summer 2015. (B-term; requisition number 194521)

Required qualifications: M.A. or foreign equivalent in Arabic or related field, including but not limited to Arabic linguistics, Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language, or Education. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic. Strong En glish language communication skills. Min. 2 years university-level teaching experience in the Arabic language. Demonstrated ability to lead communicative, student-centered classrooms. Collegiality and ability to work in a team.

Candidates with a Masters degree will be appointed as a Teaching Specialist; those with a Ph.D. will be appointed as a Lecturer.

Preferred qualifications: experience teaching intensive language courses; ability to teach language courses beyond standard Arabic, including vernacular Arabic; demonstrated commitment to materials and course development, innovative teaching methods, integration of culture into the curriculum, and mentoring students. Evidence of positive student, peer and/or supervisor evaluations.

Duties and Responsibilities: Teach assigned language classes/sections; keep office hours; prepare course materials; engage in curriculum development; prepare and grade exams; and participate in program governance as appropriate.

A l l appl icant s to apply on l ine v i a the Employment Sy s tem at employment .umn .edu/ appl icant s/ Central?quickFind=124686. To be considered for this position, please click on "apply for this posting" and follow the instructions. Please upload a cover letter, your CV, and a list of three individuals who are willing to write letters of recommendation on your behalf (include contact information). Please also submit a statement of teaching philosophy


and written documentation of quality teaching, such as teaching evaluations, syllabi, sample class materials, or other written documentation.

Finalists will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 16 October 2014 and was available online from 17 October 2014 through 9 January 2015.

U of North GeorgiaWorld Langs & Cultures Div, 322 C Dunlap Hall Dahlonega GA 30597http://ung.edu

Assistant Professor of Arabic 22789https://apply.interfolio.com/28988

The Department of Modern & Classical Languages at the University of North Georgia, Dahlonega campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Arabic to begin on August 1st, 2015. The University of North Georgia is the University System of Georgia’s leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. With about 16,000 students on 4 campuses, UNG is the state’s seventh-largest public university.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in Arabic with a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year. The ability to successfully incorporate technology at all levels of instruction is highly desirable. The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensu-rate with qualifications and experience.

Applications must be submitted online from the UNG Human Resources website. Questions can be addressed to the Search Chair: Dr. Abdeljalil Naoui-Khir, Abdeljalil .Naoui-Khir@ ung .edu [R]

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 20 February 2015 and was available online from 27 February 2015 through 10 April 2015.

U of North TexasWorld Langs, Lits & Cultures, 1155 Union Cir, #311127 Denton TX 76203http://worldlanguages.unt.edu


full-time position in Arabic to begin September 1, 2015 (classes begin 8/24/15). The position of Lecturer comes with full benefits and may be renewed annually based upon a favorable performance evaluation and the availability of funds.

Duties: Teach four undergraduate courses in Arabic language, literature and culture per semester. Active participation in Department activities and committees is expected.

M.A. in Arabic language, literature, or culture, or related field; native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and En-glish. College/university level teaching experience in Arabic language is required.

ABD or Ph.D in Arabic language, literature, or culture, or related field preferred. Experience teaching advanced level Arabic language, literature and/or culture courses; experience with program coordination/supervision; evidence of commitment to departmental service and commitment to study abroad preferred.

For complete qualif ications and application information, please visit facultyjobs .unt .edu, and search for World Languages. Further information regarding the Department may be obtained by visiting our website (www .worldlanguages .unt .edu) or by contacting Dr. Carol Anne Costabile-Heming, Chair, Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; email: carolanne .costabileheming@ unt .edu, phone: 940-565-2404.

UNT is an AA/ADA/EOE. [R]



U of Southern CaliforniaComp Lit, 3501 Trousdale Pky, THH 161 Los Angeles CA 90089http://dornsife.usc.edu/colt

Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature, specialization in Modern Arabic Literature & Culture 21545https://apply.interfolio.com/26362

The Department of Comparative Literature at the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Com-parative Literature with a specialization in Modern Arabic Literature and Culture with an anticipated start date of Fall 2015. The department values scholarship and research from a comparative perspective.

A Ph.D. is required at time of appointment. Complete applications include a letter of application, c.v., writing sample (25 pages maximum), and the names of three referees who will be contacted by USC. In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: http:// jobs .usc .edu/ postings/ 30992 . Please submit application materials by November 15. Inquiries can be directed to: complit@ usc .edu.

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The University particularly en-courages women, members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@ usc .edu.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 8 September 2014 and was available online from 12 September 2014 through 5 Decem-ber 2014.

U of VirginiaMiddle Eastern & South Asian Langs & Cultures, PO Box 400781, 131 Cabell Hall Charlottesville VA 22904https://jobs.virginia.edu

Open Rank Professor of Arabic Literature 21964https://apply.interfolio.com/27314

The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, with 10,000 students and 750 faculty members, is the largest of the University of Virginia's 11 schools and is the institution's intellectual core. We aspire to be a leader in research and graduate education while maintaining our long-standing reputation for excellence in undergraduate education and exceptional teaching.

The UVa Arts & Sciences Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures invites applicants for a tenure-track /tenured position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Arabic Literature. Field of specialization is classical Arabic literature before 1800 with a special emphasis on poetry or prose, subfield of special-ization open. Outstanding scholarship with a superior record of scholarly publications commensurate to rank, evi-dence of excellent teaching, and commitment to interdisciplinary work are required. The successful candidate must have native or near-native fluency in Arabic and En glish, and must hold a Ph.D. in Arabic literature, preferably with training in comparative literature, at the time of the position's start date on August 25, 2015. Language proficiency in Persian, Urdu, and other classical languages is an advantage, and so is the ability to ground one's research in literary theory as well as the broader debates in the field and the Humanities more generally. We are looking for a colleague who will participate actively and fully in both the undergraduate and graduate programs in the department.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https:// jobs .virginia .edu), search on post-ing 0615117 and electronically attach the following: curriculum vitae, cover letter of application describing scholarly accomplishments and teaching experience (specifically, courses given on classical Arabic literature), 2 recent writing samples in En glish and/or Arabic not exceeding 30 pages each (attach as writing samples 1 and 2).

Also, under separate cover by mail or e-mail, please arrange for three (3) confidential letters of reference to be sent to:

Margaret VanEkeren

University of Virginia

Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures

P.O. Box 400781

Charlottesville, VA 22904-4781


mvb3q@ Virginia .EDU

Questions about the position should be directed to:

Dr. Hanadi Al-Samman

434-243-4355

ha2b@ virginia .EDU

Questions regarding the application process in Jobs@UVa should be directed to:

Margaret VanEkeren

(434) 982-2665

mvb3q@ Virginia .EDU

Review of applications will begin November 8, 2014; however, the position will remain open until filled. Prelimi-nary interviews will be conducted during MESA's conference (November 22–25, 2014) in Washington D.C.

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. [R]


University College LondonHebrew & Jewish Studies, Gower Street London WC1E 6BT 01 United Kingdomhttp://www.ucl.ac.uk/hebrew-jewish

Lecturer (Assistant or Associate Professor Level) in Jewish-Muslim Relations 22485https://apply.interfolio.com/28215

The Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies at University College London (UCL) invites applications for a Lec-tureship (Assistant or Associate Professor level) in Jewish-Muslim Relations, with a particular focus on contemporary Israeli and Palestinian society and culture.

UCL is the original and largest of the colleges comprising the University of London. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the Department's teaching at undergraduate, MA and PhD levels, to contribute to the running of the Department and University, and to conduct active research, leading to academic publications and to broader impact through public engagement. The post-holder will be encouraged to develop his/her individual research interests on the highest scholarly standards, as well as to apply for research funding, lead or participate in collaborative research projects, and supervise PhD students.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the position on 1 September, 2015, or as soon as possible thereafter.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 10 December 2014 and was available online from 11 December 2014 through 5 February 2015.

US Air Force AcadFor Langs, 2354 Fairchild Dr, Suite 4L8 USAF Academy CO 80840http://www.usafa.edu/

Instructor of Arabic (#15–12DFF) 22374https://apply.interfolio.com/27946

The Foreign Language Department anticipates filling a full-time Instructor of Arabic teaching position. The antici-pated start date for this position is June 1, 2015. This appointment is for three years only and moving expenses are authorized for members who reside outside of the local area only. Termination date will be June 30, 2018. Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential for teaching excellence, academic service, sustained intellectual contribu-tions, and will have native or near native Arabic language skills.

Qualif ications: A master’s degree in Arabic, Arabic Literature, Arabic History, and/or Arabic Socio-Cultural/Political Studies, and/or Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, and/or Foreign Language Education with emphasis in Arabic is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral degree in one of these fields.

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is located just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado. USAFA is an undergraduate institution which awards the Bachelor of Science degree as part of its mission to educate, train, and in-spire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead in the United States Air Force and in service


to our nation. Faculty applications are invited from candidates who can contribute to this mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom. Applications are invited from candidates with strong interests in teaching and developing undergraduate courses. Facility with computers and advanced technology to enhance education is desirable. The Academy faculty is an integrated group of military and civilian educators. The student body consists of approximately 4,000 men and women representing every state and several foreign countries. The curriculum includes core academic and professional courses, and 31 disciplinary and interdisciplinary majors.

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Requirements: The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Go to www .usajobs .gov. Type in “USAF Academy” in the “Where” box and click on “Search Jobs.” Then scroll down until you locate this position. Finalists may be invited to interview and demonstrate classroom instruction at USAFA. Applications must be received by January 5, 2015. U. S. citizenship required. The U.S. Air Force Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. The Air Force believes that diversity is essential to accomplishing its mission. The Air Force Academy highly values individuals who have a demonstrated ability to work successfully with and help develop individuals of diverse back-grounds and perspectives. For the Air Force, diversity encompasses: personal life experiences, geographic background, socioeconomic background, cultural knowledge, educational background, work background, language abilities, phys-ical abilities, philosophical/spiritual perspectives, age, race, ethnicity, and gender.

This listing was submitted to the JIL on 18 November 2014 and was available online from 21 November 2014 through 2 January 2015.

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