Full-Time Lecturer in Arabic Language

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Description The Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at the University of Pennsylvania announces a position at the rank of full-time Lecturer in the Arabic Language Program starting in Fall 2026. The appointment will be for an initial year with the possibility of annual renewal for up to two additional years, contingent upon a satisfactory performance review and approval of the Dean. Employee benefits are provided. Applicants for the position should demonstrate a primary focus on language education, and should have received at least a Master’s degree, and preferably a PhD, in Arabic Language, Literature, Linguistics or TAFL. Native or near-native competency in Arabic language, and fluency in English, are required. Preference will be given to applicants who have significant teaching experience at all levels of Arabic language at post-secondary North American institutions and who have worked within large Arabic language programs with multiple members that work together to implement a shared vision. Demonstrated proficiency in current second/foreign language teaching methodologies (especially content-based instruction, proficiency-based learning and the flipped classroo...