American University - Beirut, The Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages
Assistant Professor in Modern Arabic Literature and Literary Theory
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Lebanon, Republic of |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages at the American University of Beirut seeks applicants for a faculty position in the field of modern Arabic literature and literary theory to begin August 15, 2017.
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 course a year. 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.
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. Solid knowledge of the Arabic language and heritage and training in modern Western methodologies are essential.
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
For best consideration, please submit all required credentials by the early deadline of October 31, 2016. Visiting scholars will be considered.
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# 00961 1 340599 Email: as_dean@aub.edu.lb |
Website: | http://www.aub.edu.lb |
Primary Category: | Arabic History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities Literature |
Posting Date: | 10/11/2016 |
Closing Date | 12/30/2016 |