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Arabic Studies: The Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University ofMichigan is seeking to fill a position in Arabic Studies at the rank oftenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor, beginning September2014. This is a university-year (nine-month) appointment. Candidates mustalready hold the PhD and are expected to have native or near-nativeproficiency in both Arabic and English.Candidates must produce evidence of substantial, innovative research in their fields of specialization. Thosecandidates whose teaching and research focus on religious and culturalmovements and trends in the contemporary Arab world, and on Islamic law inparticular, are especially encouraged to apply, as are those with an activeinterest in areas pertaining to Arabic language study and curriculum. Ofparticular interest to our department at this time is a candidate who, inaddition to teaching courses in English in these fields, would alsoregularly offer advanced courses in Arabic on these topics, and would beinvolved in these and other ways in contributing to the Arabic languagecurriculum. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate'straining and experience.Please send a cover letter with a statement ofteaching philosophy and experience, a statement of current and futureresearch plans, evidence of teaching excellence, samples of syllabi andpublications, and a curriculum vitae to: Arabic Search Chair, Department ofNear Eastern Studies, The University of Michigan, 4111 Thayer building, 202South Thayer Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1608.Candidates at the level of assistant professor should send three letters of recommendation; those atthe associate level should send a list of references. Letters may beforwarded to the above address or to lsa-nes-search@umich.edu. TheUniversity of Michigan is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. The Universityis supportive of the needs of dual career couples. Review of applicationswill begin right away and will continue until the position is filled.