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About Binghamton University:Binghamton University has built a reputation as a world-class institution that combines a broadly interdisciplinary, international education with one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. Binghamton is proud to be ranked among the elite public universities in the nation for challenging our students academically, not financially. The result is a unique, best-of-both-worlds college experience.Our academic culture rivals a first-rate private university - rigorous, collaborative and boldly innovative -- while our campus culture exemplifies the best kind of public university experience: richly diverse students, active social life and deep engagement with the community.Our students, both undergraduate and graduate, work one-on-one with an exceptional faculty that includes innovative scientists and groundbreaking scholars. They take advantage of special academic opportunities like combined degrees, foreign language study groups and an unparalleled international education program.Job Description:The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies at Binghamton University, State University of New York, invites applications for the position of lecturer in Turkish Language, Culture, and Literature, to begin Fall 2014.  This is a one year renewable full-time position. The teaching load is 3/3. Salary commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications.Requirements:Master's degree or equivalent related to the field of Turkish Studies.Turkish language teaching experience at the university level.Native or near native proficiency in Turkish and Ottoman Turkish.Additional Information:For further information, please contact Dr. Kent Schull, kschull@binghamton.edu.Binghamton University has a long-standing international reputation for and commitment to Turkish Studies in addition to rich partnerships with Turkish institutions of higher education.  Binghamton University’s student population consists of several hundred graduate and undergraduate students from the Republic of Turkey each year. This position is seen as a continuing expansion of this rich tradition.It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.Application Instructions:Please submit your application via http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/.   The application should include a cover letter, CV, article length writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching excellence.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. This position has been approved for funding by the University administration. Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Binghamton University has a long-standing international reputation for and commitment to Turkish Studies in addition to rich partnerships with Turkish institutions of higher education. Binghamton Universityâ?Ts student population consists of several hundred graduate and undergraduate students from the Republic of Turkey each year. This position is seen as a continuing expansion of this rich tradition.