American University - Beirut, The Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages
Faculty position in Medieval Arabic Literature
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Lebanon, Republic of |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, Non-Tenure Track Faculty, Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Scholar, Visiting Professor |
The Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages at the American University of Beirut seeks applicants seeks applicants in the field of Medieval Arabic Literature (with special emphasis on prose genres) to begin September 1, 2015.
The language of instruction in this department (and only in this department) is Standard Arabic (fuṣḥā), but mastery of English is an essential requirement. Applicants should be well versed in both Arab and Western classical heritages, including Western literary theory. A reading knowledge of French and/or German is highly desirable, as is the ability to teach a second Semitic language or elementary Persian. Applicants must be able to teach, in Arabic, service courses in Arabic grammar and modern Arabic thought to native speakers of Arabic. Solid knowledge of the Arabic language and heritage and training in modern Western methodologies are essential.
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:
Patrick McGreevy, 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
Patrick McGreevy, 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
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.
Contact: |
Patrick McGreevy, Dean Or Patrick McGreevy, Dean Fax: 009611744461 |
Website: | http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas |
Primary Category: | Arabic History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/24/2014 |
Closing Date | 11/30/2014 |