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The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Oregon invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Arabic. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate language classes in Modern Standard Arabic at the first-, second-, and third-year levels. The position is a nine-month, fixed term, non-tenure-track contract, with the possibility of repeated renewal and eventual promotion to a senior instructor position, contingent on excellent performance and instructional need. Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits/.Our multi-sectioned programs value creative teachers who work well in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds in a North American academic setting. Required qualifications include: M.A. in Arabic, Foreign Language Education, or a closely related field; professional-level proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and English; ability and willingness to teach introductory and intermediate courses in Modern Standard Arabic; and ability to work collaboratively as a member of an instructional team. For a full position announcement see http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs.Preference will be given to candidates with a record of excellence in university-level language teaching; previous teaching experience at a North American institution of higher education; knowledge of current methods of Arabic language pedagogy, including the communicative approach; thorough knowledge of Arabic grammar; and experience in curriculum development, proficiency assessment, or other areas of program development. Interest in and ability to teach classes on Arab culture and cinema desirable.To apply, please submit a letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference to this website: https://academicjobsonline.org/. The application letter should discuss how the candidate meets the above criteria, his or her educational philosophy, Arabic courses previously taught, and textbooks previously assigned. Application review will commence May 12, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disability Act.