Job Summary
The faculty of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for one non-tenure track Instructor of Semitic Languages, with emphasis on Arabic, beginning August 15, .
This is an annual appointment that must be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.
The successful candidate will teach introductory through advanced Arabic language courses in Modern Standard Arabic and conversation classes in an Arabic dialect (Egyptian or Levantine preferred).
The successful candidate will maintain an excellent record of teaching while actively engaging in various instructional responsibilities and participating fully in program affairs and services.
They may also be assigned service duties, dependent upon the applicants experience and departmental needs. Required Education and Experience Candidates must have a Masters degree in Semitic Languages, Arabic, or a related field, in hand by August 16, ;
evidence of two years of successful teaching experience at the collegiate level of Arabic as a foreign language; native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and at least one Arabic dialect (Egyptian or Levantine preferred) and English are expected.
Experience teaching Hebrew is a plus. Preferred Qualifications A in Semitic Languages, Arabic or a related field. Ability to also teach Hebrew and Biblical Hebrew strongly desired.
Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08 / 16 / Job Open Date 05 / 10 / Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at Applications must include : a cover letter that describes their teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of 3 references.
Remember that applications are not complete until at least 3 signed and dated letters of recommendation are received. Applicants can have letters sent directly to Shakila Mack at Quicklink for Posting EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Media File
- Other Supporting Documents
- Research Portfolio
- Resume
- Teaching Portfolio
- Writing Sample(s) / Sample Publications
- Teaching Statement