Visiting Lecturer in Middle Eastern and North African Studies (Arabic language and literature) for January 2025
Posting Number F00257JP
Department Middle Eastern and North African Studies
Position Summary
The Middle Eastern and North African Studies Program at Bowdoin College invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible visiting lecturer position in Arabic language and literature for the the spring 2025 semester and the 2025-26 academic year with the possibility of a second full year pending review and reappointment. The appointment begins January 13, 2025. The teaching load is five courses per year; the blend of language and literature courses will depend on the lecturer's interests and qualifications combined with curricular needs. An advanced degree, MA or PhD, in Arabic or a related discipline is required by the date of appointment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education.
Bowdoin requires its faculty to have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence in their teaching. At Bowdoin, inclusive excellence is an ongoing collective practice that honors our institutional commitment to provide an outstanding liberal arts education and serve the common good. We practice inclusive excellence when we build capacity to engage with and learn from differences, leverage resources to disrupt inequities, and foster belonging so that all members of our community can thrive.
The Bowdoin community warmly welcomes people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the inclusive instruction and support of a diverse student population and who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We especially encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply. Accessibility during the application and interview stages, as well as once employed, is a priority of the College: https://www.bowdoin.edu/accessibility/index.html. Finally, visa sponsorships for faculty hires are available.
Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please submit: 1) a cover letter that includes a description of your teaching approach and how it demonstrates a commitment to inclusive excellence; 2) a curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and contact information of three people who can provide references. Review of applications will begin October 15 and continue until the position is filled. The targeted hiring salary range for this appointment based on the position requirements is $70,000 - $74,000.
Founded in 1794 on the Maine coast, Bowdoin is one of the oldest and most selective coeducational, residential liberal arts colleges in the country. Located in Brunswick, a 30-minute drive north of Portland, the College is in an area rich with natural beauty and year-round outdoor activities. Bowdoin's reputation rests on the excellence of its faculty and students, intimate size, strong sense of community, and commitment to diversity (38% students of color, 7% international students and 17% first generation college students). Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. For further information about the College and our department, please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu.
Posting Date 09/25/2024
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
At the time of application, you will be required to include information for three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.
Reference providers will receive an automatically-generated email from the application system. The email will provide them a link to upload a confidential reference letter on your behalf.
You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf.
Employment Category Full Time Year Round
Job Start Date 01/13/2025
Job End Date
Job Type Faculty
Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative
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