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1.Part-Time Lecturer in Arabic

The University of Chicago: The College: Humanities Collegiate Division

Location:  Chicago, IL

Open Date:  Jun 7, 2019

Deadline: Jul 10, 2019 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and the Humanities Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago are accepting applications for a part-time benefits-eligible Lecturer in Arabic language for a one-year renewable term, starting September 1, 2019.

Required is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Arabic language or a related field and proficiency at the Superior Level (as defined by the ACTFL) in Modern Standard Arabic.  Specialized training in second-language acquisition, second-language pedagogy and/or assessment is highly desirable.

The teaching load will include four classes of various levels (elementary, intermediate, and/or high intermediate) of Arabic over three quarters of the academic year.

To apply for this position candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio jobs board at apply.interfolio.com/63890   Applicants must upload a current CV; a cover letter of interest that addresses professional and teaching experience, and discusses approaches to pedagogy; sample syllabi; and the names and contact information for three references.  Optionally, course evaluations (if available) may be uploaded.

Application deadline is July 10, 2019. Only complete applications will be considered.  For further questions about this position, please contact Amanda Young, Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations, amanday@uchicago.edu

This position will be part of the Service Employees International Union.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.

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