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Arabic Instructor at Duke University The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University invites applications for an annually renewable full-time position as an Arabic language instructor beginning Fall 2014. The successful candidate will join the fast growing Arabic program at Duke. The primary responsibilities consist of teaching intermediate and advanced courses, creating teaching materials, designing assessment tools, and organizing and participating in extra-curricular activities. The teaching load is maximum 5 courses per year or 12 contact hours per week, and the starting salary is between $40,000 and $42,000 for nine months, based on experience and qualifications.Candidates should have an M.A. or higher degree in Arabic language and literature, applied linguistics, or a related field, and must have native or near-native fluency in Arabic and fluency in English.  Prior experience teaching Arabic at the university level is preferred, and knowledge of instructional technologies, interest in involvement in civic engagement activities and a desire to further pedagogical/professional development are desirable.Application deadline is June 6, 2014 or until the position is filled.  Send: 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) sample lesson plans and teaching materials, and 4) three letters of reference to Chair of Arabic Instructor Search Committee, Dept. of AMES, Duke University, Box 90414, Durham, NC 27708 by mail or email them to amesdept@duke.edu. Duke University is Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.