Bard College

Visiting Assistant Professor of Arabic

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The Division of Languages and Literatures at Bard College and the Middle Eastern Studies (MES) program seeks applicants for a 1-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor of Arabic. We are looking for a recent PhD in Arabic literature and culture from any period to contribute to a dynamic and growing MES program.

For more information about the search or the Middle Eastern Studies Program at Bard College, please visit: https://middleeastern.bard.edu/ or email Ziad Dallal [email protected].

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and English, and experience teaching all levels Arabic, preferably in both formal and colloquial registers. We welcome applications from candidates with a research focus on Classical or Modern Arabic literature, Arabic poetics, and/or translation studies. The position has a 3-3 teaching load, with the opportunity to contribute to a mixture of courses in languages and literature, and the first-year seminar program.

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement focused on language pedagogy, and three letters of reference through Interfolio.com at: https://apply.interfolio.com/184403. Applications will be considered beginning April 20. 

Compensation: $72,400 - $74,880 annually

Benefits Overview
We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; health insurance; TIAA retirement plans; vacation, sick, and personal time; tuition benefits and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

AA/EOE