Summer Arabic Instructor

Summer Arabic Instructor
The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a Teaching Specialist (job code 9754) in Arabic to teach intensive Arabic language courses during summer session 2025 (June 9, 2025 - July 11, 2025).

Responsibilities:

1. Teach undergraduate courses as needed, conditional on qualifications; grade student work, hold office hours, and respond in a timely manner to student and unit inquiries.
2. Participate in relevant unit/department meetings.
3. Assist with development and administration of tests.
   

Performance standards:

1. Positive evaluations from students, Teaching Assistants (if appropriate), peers, and supervisors.
2. Demonstration of commitment to quality teaching, teamwork, program development, and professional development.
3. Effective handling of student inquiries.

Required qualifications:

• M.A. or foreign equivalent in Arabic or related field, including but not limited to Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language, Second or Foreign Language Education, or Arabic Linguistics.
• Native or near-native fluency in Arabic.
• Excellent verbal and written English language communication skills.
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching the Arabic language at the college level in the US.
• Demonstrated ability to lead communicative, student-centered classrooms.
• Positive evaluations from students, peers, and/or supervisors.
• Collegiality and ability to work in a team.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to teach one or more Arabic dialects in addition to Modern Standard Arabic.
• Experience teaching intensive language courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to materials and course development, innovative teaching methods, integration of culture into the curriculum, and mentoring students.

For more information about the Arabic Program in Asian & Middle Eastern Studies, please visit https://cla.umn.edu/asian-middle-eastern-studies/languages/arabic

Pay Range: $7,500 - $8,500 per course; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online by visiting http://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Application materials: (incomplete applications will not be considered)

• Cover letter
• Current CV with contact information for 3 professional references
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Written documentation of quality teaching (e.g., teaching evaluations), syllabi, samples of self-written course and other materials

Priority will be given to completed applications received by May 17, 2025

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

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