Aarhus University, Department of Culture and Society
Teaching Assistant Professorship in Arabic Language - 696862
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Denmark |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Department of Culture and Society invites applications for a teaching assistant professorship in Arabic. The position is affiliated with the Arab and Islamic Studies program, and involves teaching Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and at least one Arabic dialect.
The teaching assistant professorship is a three-year position dedicated to full-time teaching, including professional development. The appointment begins on 1 August 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The position
We are seeking an innovative and dedicated candidate who can teach MSA and ideally a variety of Arabic dialects at all levels.
The teaching assistant professor will receive assistance in enhancing pedagogical skills.
For more information on the position, please contact Mark Sedgwick (mjrs@cas.au.dk).
Qualifications
Employment as teaching assistant professor requires a Master’s degree in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) or in Arabic or similar academic qualifications. Applicants are also expected to:
- be fluent in Arabic at native-speaker standard
- have relevant experience of teaching MSA and Arabic dialects at all levels
- have experience with student supervision
- have strong oral and written communicative skills
- have experience in teaching in English or a Scandinavian language.
Theoretical qualifications in language pedagogy and foreign language teaching as well as knowledge of technology-based language courses will also be important assets.
The applicant must submit teaching portfolio including a list of courses taught, representative or sample course outlines, and representative student evaluations.
The application must be uploaded in English.
For more information about applications and the appointment procedure, please contact HR partner Louise Søndergaard, e-mail: louises@au.dk.
Arab and Islamic Studies
Both Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Arab and Islamic Studies are offered. The MA is taught in English, but much of the BA is usually taught in Danish. However, teaching will be conducted in English if the successful applicant does not know a Scandinavian language. The Arabic language plays a significant part in all programmes, and knowledge of Arabic is required for admission to the Master’s degree programme. For a more detailed description of the degree programmes, please refer to these webpages: http://bachelor.au.dk/en/arab-and-islamic-studies and http://kandidat.au.dk/en/arab-and-islamic-studies/
Department of Culture and Society
Arab and Islamic Studies are anchored at the Department of Culture and Society, where the object of research and teaching is the interplay between culture and society in time and space:
- From the traditional disciplines of the humanities and theology to applied social research.
- From Antiquity to the issues facing contemporary societies.
- From familiar Danish cultural forms to other very different worlds.
- From local questions to global challenges.
The department’s goal is to produce compelling research with an international resonance, as well as offering teaching and talent development of high quality. The department is closely linked to society, both in Denmark and abroad, and contributes to social innovation, research communication and further and continuing education.
For a more detailed description of the department, please visit this webpage.
The Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities. Further information on application and relevant enclosures may be found in the The application must outline the applicant’s motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, copies of relevant degree certificates, and (if relevant for the position) a teaching portfolio. All interested are urged to apply irrespective of personal background.
Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by 28 November 2014.
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of four main academic areas at Aarhus University.
The faculty contributes to Aarhus University’s research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.
With its 500 academic staff members, 260 PhD students, 12,500 BA and MA students, and 2,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.
The Faculty of Arts consists of the Department of Aesthetics and Communication, Department of Culture and Society, Department of Education (DPU), Centre for Teaching Development and Digital Media, and AU Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.
The faculty’s academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.
Read more at arts.au.dk/en
Aarhus University offers an inspiring education and research environment for 44,500 students and 11,500 members of staff, ensuring results of a high international standard. The budgeted turnover for 2014 amounts to DKK 6.2 billion. The university's strategy and development contract are available at www.au.dk/en.
Contact: |
For more information about applications and the appointment procedure, please contact HR partner Louise Søndergaard, e-mail: louises@au.dk. For more information on the position, please contact Mark Sedgwick (mjrs@cas.au.dk). |
Website: | http://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-department/department-profile/ |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | Islamic History / Studies Middle East History / Studies Arabic History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 11/04/2014 |
Closing Date | 11/28/2014 |