Open-rank Faculty Position in Pre-Modern Arabic Literature and Nahḍa
Languages, Literature and Culture,Linguistics,Languages,Literature
Short info about job
Company: American University of Beirut
Department: Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1404 2912994
Fax: +44-1206 5205566
E-mail: N\A
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Detail information about job Open-rank Faculty Position in Pre-Modern Arabic Literature and Nahḍa. Terms and conditions vacancy
The Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages at the American University of Beirut seeks applicants for an open rank position in the field of Pre-modern Arabic Literature and/or Nahḍa. The position will begin on August 15, 2018. Scholars conducting research on Mamluk and Ottoman Arabic literature are especially welcome to apply. 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 Arabic and Western classical literary heritages. A reading knowledge of French and/or German is highly desirable. Applicants must have completed their PhD by August 2018. A reading knowledge of French and/or German is highly desirable. Applicants must have completed their PhD by August 2018.
In addition to teaching courses in their field of specialization, the successful candidate will be required to teach, in Arabic, humanities courses to native speakers of Arabic.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, a statement of current research projects and future trajectory, and a statement of teaching philosophy to [email protected] In addition, applicants should arrange for three referees to directly send their recommendation letters to the same email address.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for best consideration, please submit all required credentials by October 31, 2017.
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.