American University - Beirut, The Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages
Assistant professor in Semitic languages and literatures
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Lebanon, Republic of |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Faculty position: Semitic languages and literatures
The Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages at the American University of Beirut seeks applicants for a faculty position in the field of Semitic languages and literatures with special focus on Syriac to begin August 15, 2017.
Preference will be for a scholar having a successful experience in seeking external funding, demonstrating an interest and expertise in matters pertaining to Arab Christianity in the pre-Islamic era or in Christian/Muslim relations in the early Islamic era or in both. A reading knowledge of French and/or German is highly desirable. Full working knowledge of Standard Arabic is essential.
The position is at the assistant professor level. The appointment is for an initial period of four years with opportunities for renewal and advancement. The usual teaching load is not more than 5 courses a year.
Applicants must have completed their PhD by August 2017. They must be able to teach, in Arabic, service courses in Arabic grammar and modern Arabic thought to native speakers of Arabic.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to:
Nadia Maria El Cheikh, Dean
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
c/o 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10017-2303, USA
Or
Nadia Maria El Cheikh, Dean
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh
Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon
Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be sent to: as_dean@aub.edu.lb
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit all required credentials by October 31, 2016.
For more information on this position, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/pages/academic-employment.aspx
The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact: |
Nadia Maria El Cheikh, Dean Faculty of Arts and Sciences American University of Beirut P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon Phone: 009611340599 Email: as_dean@aub.edu.lb |
Website: | http://www.aub.edu.lb |
Primary Category: | Arabic History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities Languages |
Posting Date: | 09/30/2016 |
Closing Date | 12/29/2016 |