LANGUAGES AND CULTURES:
INSTRUCTOR/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ARABIC

The Department of Languages and Cultures at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates to teach one section of beginning Arabic
(AA#15-8-288). One quarter position for fall 2009 and spring 2010 only.

Qualifying Experience/Education: MA in Arabic or Education for Instructor position required; PhD in Arabic or Education for Assistant Professor position required. Equivalent education considered. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic required; fluency in English required. Experience teaching Arabic desirable but not necessary. Applicants with first-hand experience in the Arab world preferred. Excellent references required; demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations preferred.

Application Process: Complete dossier, cover letter, CV and names, addresses, phone numbers, emails for three professional references should be sent to:

Chair, Search and Screen Committee-Arabic

Department of Languages and Cultures

Bloomsburg University of PA, 400 E. 2nd Street

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process, as judged by the department faculty. Recommendation for hire is needed by the majority of the regular full-time faculty. Completing this search is contingent on available funding. Application deadline: May 15, 2009.

The university encourages applications from historically under-represented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and in an AA/EEO employer.