• Lecturer - Arabic Program in the Department…

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    Lecturer - Arabic Program in the Department of Classical & Oriental Studies

    FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    The Arabic Program in the Department of Classical & Oriental Studies (https://hunter.cuny.edu/artsci/classical-and-oriental-studies/arabic-studies/) at Hunter College of The City University of New York invites applications for a position at the rank of Lecturer in Arabic. This is a full-time appointment beginning in the Fall 2025 semester with a renewable contract and eligibility for a Certificate of Continuous Service. The teaching load is four courses per semester.

     

    Responsibilities: Performs teaching and related faculty functions in area(s) of expertise including, but not limited to, course development, student placement and exemption testing, student advising, coordinating Arabic peer tutoring, and organizing student activities.

     

    Faculty duties include teaching Arabic language courses at all levels from beginner to advanced (first-seventh semester), including Hunter College’s Heritage Learner classes. Also must be prepared to teach advanced Arabic courses in Arab History and Culture, Qur’anic Arabic, History of the Arabic Language, and Egyptian Arabic.

     

    Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Bachelor’s degree in any field, but must have relevant Arabic language classroom experience. Master’s degree strongly preferred.

    2. Native or near-native competence in Arabic and English.

    3. At least six years of experience and demonstrated success teaching Arabic as a second language to diverse students at the university level using the "Al-Kitaab" series..

    COMPENSATION

    Salary commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience within the range of title (Lect.: $79,174-$86,721).

     

    CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 30069.

     

    Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

     

    Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, \_ or ç)).

     

    Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Please include:

    - Cover Letter

     

    - Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

     

    - Statement of teaching philosophy

     

    - Names and contact information of 3 references

     

    Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

    CLOSING DATE

    Applicants seeking full consideration should apply no later than May 8th. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position/s remain open after initial round; review will begin immediately. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

    JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

    CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

     

    Job ID

     

    30069

     

    Location

     

    Hunter College