Recent Announcements

• Assistant Professor of French Studies (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
  

  The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Foreign Languages and Literatures Section invites applications for a tenure-track position in French Studies at the level of Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall 2013 (employment begins July 1, 2013).  Candidates must hold a completed Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the start of employment.  Preference will be given to candidates with 1) two years of academic teaching experience at the college or university level and 2) clear evidence of scholarly development.  Duties include: teaching courses at the undergraduate level, devising a variety of mid-tier and upper-level courses (some conducted in French, others in English), advising students, and performing scholarly research.  Native or near-native fluency in French and English is required. 
  
  Applicants should have a specialization in contemporary French Studies with direct relevance to research areas such as, but not limited to, media and the arts; urban, youth and/or popular cultures; French and francophone literatures.  The ideal candidate will bring strong interdisciplinary interest to French Studies in European and/or post-colonial contexts. Applicants must have significant scholarly work that is currently published or in press. The Section is looking for an innovative and imaginative scholar who is eager to engage with colleagues in fresh curricular and research initiatives. 
  
  MIT is an affirmative-action employer and welcomes applications from women and members of minority groups.
  
  Please send letter of application, CV, four letters of recommendation (including one that specifically addresses your teaching profile), a writing sample of published or in-press scholarship (no longer than 30 pages, preferably in English), and two syllabi of courses you have taught, to be received no later than November 9, 2012, to:

  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1515

• Arabic Literature and Culture (Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar)
  

  Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) invites applications for an open-rank, core-track position in the field of Arabic Literature and Culture starting in August 2013. Core faculty positions are full-time positions which carry the job security and commitment to academic freedom associated with tenure-track appointments.
  
  The position is part of a major faculty expansion funded by Qatar Foundation with the triple aim of supporting SFS-Qatar’s enhanced research mission, diversifying our curriculum, and growing student numbers. This expansion includes four new positions in Arabic. The new appointments are designed to make SFS-Qatar into the leading center for Arabic for Heritage Learners, as well as a regional leader in world-class research and teaching in Arabic and Arab literature.
  
  Specialization is open, but the successful candidate is expected to have strong training in both prose and poetic genres of Arabic literature, modern and/or classical. The successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D. in a literary discipline with a clearly demonstrated specialty in Arabic. Experience with teaching Arabic will be beneficial. Applicants of advanced rank must have substantial research accomplishments and evidence of ambitious ongoing research agendas; entry-level applicants must have exceptional promise of future research productivity; an early track record of publications will be an advantage. Applicants must be able to teach in English as well as in Arabic. The Candidate is expected to offer undergraduate courses, play a leading role in strengthening the program, and complement the research and teaching interests of other faculty members. The normal teaching load is 2-2. Applications (consisting of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample (of no more than 30 pages) and three letters of reference) will be accepted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2085. Review of applications will start on October 30, and will continue until the position is filled.
  
  Qatar offers a diverse, safe and family-friendly environment. SFS-Q provides free high-quality housing, and excellent compensation and expatriate benefits packages. Faculty at SFS-Q receive generous research support and support for conference travel, and benefit from exceptional facilities. Faculty are eligible to apply for Qatar National Priorities Research Program grants from the Qatar National Research Fund, for up to $1,050,000 for three years. QNRF also additional offers competitive research grants for early-career scholars (for more information see http://www.qnrf.org/). For more information on SFS-Q see http://qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu/.
  
  Questions about the online application system should be directed to Nick Starvaggi at nhs22@georgetown.edu. Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Kai-Henrik Barth, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, at khb3@georgetown.edu. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.  

• Arabic Language/Applied Linguistics (Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar)
  

  Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar invites applications for an open-rank, core-track position in the field of Arabic Language/Applied Linguistics starting in August 2013. Core faculty positions are full-time positions which carry the job security and commitment to academic freedom associated with tenure-track appointments.
  
  The position is part of a major faculty expansion funded by Qatar Foundation with the triple aim of supporting SFS-Qatar’s enhanced research mission, diversifying our curriculum, and growing student numbers. This expansion includes four new positions in Arabic. The new appointments are designed to make SFS-Qatar into a global leader in Arabic for Heritage Learners, as well as a regional leader in world-class research and teaching in Arabic and Arab literature.
  
  Some experience of, and research interest in, the teaching of Arabic for Heritage Learners is required, while an ability to teach “content” courses in Arabic on a subject such as culture, history, and/or aspects of the contemporary Arab world, will be a bonus. Applicants of advanced rank must have substantial research accomplishments and evidence of ambitious ongoing research agendas; entry-level applicants must have exceptional promise of future research productivity; an early track record of publications will be an advantage. The Candidate is expected to offer undergraduate courses, play a leading role in strengthening the program, and complement the research and teaching interests of other faculty members. The normal teaching load is 2-2. Applications (consisting of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample (of no more than 30 pages) and three letters of reference) will be accepted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2086. Review of applications will start on October 30, and will continue until the position is filled.
  
  Qatar offers a diverse, safe and family-friendly environment. SFS-Q provides free high-quality housing, and excellent compensation and expatriate benefits packages. Faculty at SFS-Q receive generous research support and support for conference travel, and benefit from exceptional facilities. Faculty are eligible to apply for Qatar National Priorities Research Program grants from the Qatar National Research Fund, for up to $1,050,000 for three years. QNRF also additional offers competitive research grants for early-career scholars (for more information see http://www.qnrf.org/). For more information on SFS-Q see http://qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu/.
  
  Questions about the online application system should be directed to Nick Starvaggi at nhs22@georgetown.edu. Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Kai-Henrik Barth, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, at khb3@georgetown.edu. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.

• Professor of English/Humanities (Open Rank) (Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar)
  

  Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service aims to recruit a faculty member in English/Humanities for a core faculty position in the School of Foreign Service in Doha, Qatar. We especially invite applications from candidates specializing in World Literature with a regional/area specificity who are also able to develop that interest within an Anglophone context. Experience in teaching college composition is required.
  
  We seek applications from qualified candidates at all ranks beyond the Ph.D. Applicants at advanced rank must have substantial research accomplishments and evidence of ambitious ongoing research agendas; entry-level applicants must have exceptional promise of future research productivity, and an existing record of publication will be beneficial. All applicants must have outstanding teaching credentials and must be committed to undergraduate teaching, and will serve on faculty committees. The normal teaching load is 2-2. The candidate will be expected to teach lower division general education literature/ humanities courses as well as upper-level seminars in their area of specialty. The successful candidate will also be expected to conduct high-caliber scholarly research in his or her field of specialty.
  
  Our core faculty positions are full-time positions designed to replicate institutional commitment to academic freedom and professional opportunities associated with tenure-track appointments. Compensation and expatriate benefits packages are excellent and SFS-Q provides generous research support and support for conference travel. For more information on the School of Foreign Service in Qatar, see http://qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu/. Faculty at the School of Foreign Service in Qatar are eligible to apply for Qatar National Priorities Research Program grants from the Qatar National Research Fund. These competitive grants are up to $350,000 for up to three years. For more information see http://www.qnrf.org/. QNRF also offers competitive research grants for early-career scholars.
  
  Applicants should send a letter of interest (including a description of research and teaching strengths and interests as part of the application letter), a curriculum vitae, and at least three reference letters for assistant professorial rank with the names of at least three references at the more senior rank. Candidates selected for interviews at the assistant professorial level will also be required to provide an official graduate transcript and a chapter-length writing sample. Applications must be submitted at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2203. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.
  
  Questions about the online application system should be directed to Nick Starvaggi at nhs22@georgetown.edu. Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Kai-Henrik Barth, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, at khb3@georgetown.edu. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.