AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology

Cultural Anthropology: Geographical area of specialization, Arab world. Interests must include gender and women’s studies, with expertise in medical anthropology and/or psychological anthropology a plus. Undergraduate courses will include: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and other courses such as Arab Society; Marriage, Family and Kinship; Gender, Society and Social Change; Contemporary Anthropological Theory; Peoples and Cultures of MENA; Fieldwork Methods; Psychological Anthropology; the graduate course in Sex Roles, Gender and Society, and possibly the graduate level Comparative Health and Healing Systems. Appointee will teach one graduate course per year in an area of candidate's interests and program needs. PhD required.

Founded in 1919, AUC’s campus is currently located in Cairo, Egypt, but will be moving to a new, state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo beginning Fall Semester, 2008 (see the New Campus website at www.aucegypt.edu/ncd/New%20Campus.html). AUC’s degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information see our website at www.aucegypt.edu. One-two-or three-year appointments subject to mutual agreement will begin September 2006. Renewal of an appointment depends upon institutional needs and/or the appointee's performance. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester and English is the language of instruction. Salary and rank are according to scale based on qualifications and professional experience. For expatriates, benefits include: housing, annual round-trip air travel for appointee and qualifying dependents, plus schooling for the equivalent of up to two children at Cairo American College. In view of AUC’s protocol agreement with the Egyptian Government, which requires specific proportions of Egyptian, US, and third-country citizen faculty, at this time preference will be given to qualified applicants who are US citizens.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Email a letter of intent specifying Position # ANT-2 with a current CV to: facultyaffairs@aucnyo.edu and arrange to have three letters of recommendation and transcripts mailed to:  Dr. Earl (Tim) Sullivan, Provost, American University in Cairo, 420 Fifth Avenue, Fl. 3, New York NY 10018-2729. For full consideration, candidates must also complete the Personnel Information Form provided at: http://forms.aucegypt.edu/provost/pif3.html. The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. Review of candidates to begin immediately; applications accepted until the position is filled.

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
Arabic Language Institute 

The Arabic Language Institute of the American University in Cairo anticipates two vacancies for the next academic year:

ARABIC LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR. MA in Arabic language/linguistics or in teaching Arabic as a foreign language. Minimum of five years experience in teaching Arabic for non-native speakers. Will be teaching all levels of proficiency and assisting in material development in the department. Position #ALI-1.

ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CALL INSTRUCTOR. MA in Arabic language/linguistics or in teaching Arabic as a foreign language. Minimum of five years experience in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. Minimum of five years experience in working with computer assisted language learning (CALL). Will be teaching one Arabic language course in addition to developing/supervising multi media projects in the department computer lab. Position #ALI-2.

Founded in 1919, AUC’s campus is currently located in downtown Cairo, Egypt, but will be moving to a new, state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo beginning Fall Semester, 2008 (see the New Campus website at www.aucegypt.edu/ncd/New%20Campus.html). AUC is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information see our website at www.aucegypt.edu. One- two- or three-year appointments subject to mutual agreement will begin September 2006. Renewal of an appointment depends upon institutional needs and/or the appointee's performance. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester and English is the language of instruction. Salary and rank are according to scale based on qualifications and professional experience. For expatriates, benefits include housing, annual round-trip air travel for appointee and qualifying dependents, plus schooling for the equivalent of up to two children at Cairo American College. In view of AUC’s protocol agreement with the Egyptian Government, which requires specific proportions of Egyptian, U.S., and third-country citizen faculty, at this time preference will be given to qualified applicants who are US citizens.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-mail a letter of intent specifying Position # with a current CV to: facultyaffairs@aucnyo.edu and arrange to have three letters of recommendation and transcripts mailed to: Dr. Earl (Tim) Sullivan, Provost, American University in Cairo, 420 Fifth Avenue, Fl. 3, New York NY 10018-2729. For full consideration, candidates must also complete the Personnel Information Form provided at http://forms.aucegypt.edu/provost/pif3.html. The American University in Cairo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Review of candidates to begin immediately; applications accepted until the position is filled.

THE BATES COLLEGE, Political Science Department invites applications for a full-time, two-year replacement position in the Politics of the Muslim World, at the Assistant Professor level, beginning Fall 2006. We are especially interested in applicants with interdisciplinary strengths that will enhance the diversity of perspectives within the department. Candidates should show a strong commitment to excellence in research and undergraduate teaching. Bates College makes every effort to accommodate teaching and research interests.

Please submit via mail a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample and graduate school dossier (if available) to: Politics of the Muslim World Search (#R2472), c/o Bates College Academic Services, 2 Andrews Rd., 7 Lane Hall, Lewiston ME 04240.

Founded in 1855, Bates is one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, with a long history of commitments to principles of human dignity and diversity. Bates has highly competitive admission, graduates over 85% of its entering students, and over half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates has 1,700 students, 200 faculty members and 550 staff and administrative employees. The College is proud if its strong involvements in the Lewiston-Auburn communities, Maine’s second largest population center, with a population of approximately 65,000. The College is 40 minutes from Portland and the Maine coast, and 2.5 hours north of Boston.

Bates College seeks to assure equal opportunity through a continuing and effective Affirmative Action program. Visit the website: www.bates.edu. Review of applications begins March 1, 2006, and will continue until the position is filled.

BELOIT COLLEGE
Summer Teaching Positions in Arabic
June 10 through August 11, 2006

Senior instructors and graduate teaching assistants are needed for Beloit  College's summer intensive Arabic program (June 10, 2006 - August 11,  2006).  In 2006, we expect to offer first- through second-year Arabic. Each level, with enrollments ranging from five to twelve students, has one instructor and one graduate teaching assistant.  Instructors collaborate with each other, the language coordinator, and the CLS director on curriculum, syllabi, and instruction. Duties include classroom teaching and evaluation, and assistance with organizing cultural activities for the program. Instructors will be expected to live on campus (single occupancy), share lunch and dinner with the students in the dining commons, and be available to students evenings and weekends.

Minimum qualifications for senior instructors include an M.A., teaching experience preferably in an immersion environment, superior proficiency in Arabic and advanced proficiency in English. An advanced degree in Arabic, applied linguistics, or foreign language education is desirable.  (For graduate teaching assistants, an M.A. in progress is required).  Salary is competitive, and includes room and board. Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for non-citizens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and list of three references to Patricia L. Zody, Center for Language Studies, Beloit College, 700 College Street, Beloit WI 53511. Applications will not be accepted by email.  For more information about the summer language programs, please call 608-363-2277 or visit our website: http://www.summerlanguages.com. AA/EEO Employer. Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2006, and continue until positions are filled. 

BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures, seeks a Lecturer in Arabic language, non-tenure track, pending approval. Direct and teach in Boston University’s growing program in Arabic language. PhD in an area of applied linguistics, linguistics, or literature relevant to Arabic language teaching. Native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and teaching experience in Arabic as a foreign language at the college level. This is a non-tenure-track renewable appointment. Please send curriculum, recent teaching evaluations and at least three letters of reference to Christopher Maurer, Chair, Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures, Boston University, 718 Commonwealth Ave., Boston MA 02215. Boston University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, but should preferably be received before February 15, 2006.
 

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA, the Department of History of Art and Architecture, invites applications for a Visiting Associate Professor for 2006-07 and 2007-08. Applications are invited for a visiting faculty position, title and salary dependent on qualifications for 2006-2007 and 2007-08.  Applicants should be specialists in art, architecture & urbanism of the modern and contemporary Middle East, or in a historical period within the field of Islamic art & architecture. A PhD degree is required. Appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Information about the UCSB History of Art and Architecture Department is available through the Department's home page, http://www.arthistory.ucsb.edu/.

Applications will be kept active for consideration for all appropriate vacancies within the Department for one year.  Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The University of California at Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Submit vita, teaching evaluations (if available) and the names of three references to: Professor Peter Sturman, Chair, Department of History of Art and Architecture, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7080. No applications will be accepted by email. Procedural questions may be directed to: Bob Ortega, Business Officer at bortega@arthistory.ucsb.edu. Application deadline: May 15, 2006.

CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE
Arabic Language Web Editor (Part time 15-18 hours per week)
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a leading think tank specializing in international affairs, is seeking a part-time web editor and assistant for Arabic language publications. Responsibilities will include helping to set up and maintain an Arabic language website, editing Arabic language publications, compiling and maintaining indexes of publications, and contacting media outlets and other organizations in order to increase distribution of publications. Ideal candidate will be fluent in written and spoken Arabic and English, conversant in HTML and Dreamweaver, and knowledgeable about Arab media. $14-18 per hour, depending on experience. Send resume to: Human Resources-WEBARB, Carnegie Endowment. Email to HR@ceip.org or fax: 202 939-2392.

Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Curatorial Fellowship in Islamic Art

The CMA is pleased to announce a fellowship in the field of Islamic art.  This two-year post-doctoral fellowship will provide curatorial training and support scholarly research related to the permanent collection and projects of the Cleveland Museum of Art, despite the galleries being temporarily closed for renovation and expansion.  As one of the nation’s most distinguished, comprehensive art museums, the scholarly resources of the CMA are among the finest in the country, including a major research library and conservation facility.

The Cleveland Curatorial Fellow in Islamic art will have the opportunity for scholarly research in the field to support a publication on Islamic textiles, based on the museum’s exceptional collection. Knowledge of textiles is not required. The Fellow will be fully integrated into the Textile and Islamic Art Departments and will experience the range of curatorial activities, including acquisitions, documentation of the permanent collection, development and interpretation of the new Islamic and Textile galleries, and general correspondence. The fellowship will be directed by Louise W. Mackie, Curator of Textiles and Islamic Art.

The fellowship is intended for scholars who have gained their Ph.D. in Art History within the last five years, as well as for Ph.D. candidates who have fulfilled all required coursework and are in the final year of writing their dissertation. Candidates will be judged on their excellence and promise, interpersonal and communication skills, and interest in the Islamic textile publication, and in the museum profession.  Candidates outside the United States are welcome to apply.  The preferred starting date for the fellowship is August 1, 2006. The annual stipend is $25,000 with an additional travel allowance.  Fellows are eligible to obtain medical benefits through the institution.

Letters of application must include the following:

Ø       A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s interest in the fellowship.

Ø       A description of the applicant’s area of research and interest in supporting the Islamic textile book project (3 page maximum).

Ø       A published paper or writing sample.

Ø       A complete curriculum vitae of education, employment, honors, awards, and publications.

Ø       Three letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional)

Applications will be reviewed by the managing curator and by a curatorial fellowship committee.  Materials should be submitted to: Dr. Charles L. Venable, Deputy Director for Collections and Programs, Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland OH 44106-1797. Application deadline: April 15, 2006.

THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER, Department of Geography seeks to fill a two-year full-time Instructorship with a regional specialization in West Asia. West Asia is understood to include the states of Central and Southwest Asia, including Iran and Turkey, as well as the regions of the Arab Middle East that have strong historical or contemporary connections to Asia. Specialty area interests are open, but should complement those of current faculty in Geography and Asian Studies. Strong background in the history, cultures, and languages of the region is essential. The position is currently grant-funded, but there is a possibility of renewal or consideration for tenure-track. Teaching load is two courses per semester, and will include rotation into the large introductory human geography classes, courses in the applicant’s specialty area, and graduate courses. Starting salary $45,000 plus full benefits.  PhD is required at the time of appointment.

Send letter of application including statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching ability, curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation to: Tim Oakes, Chair, West Asia Search Committee, Department of Geography, University of Colorado at Boulder, 260 UCB, Boulder CO 80309-0260. Information about the Department of Geography and the Center for Asian Studies is available at www.colorado.edu/geography and www.colorado.edu/cas. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Application deadline: March 15, 2006.

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER invites applicants for an instructorship in Arabic language and culture, to begin August 2006. Four-year appointment with possibility of renewal. The appointee will teach a total of six courses per year in Arabic language as well as upper-division course on Islamic culture/history in the Iberian peninsula. Required: (1) MA or equivalent in related field (ABD or PhD preferred); (2) native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and at least one colloquial Arabic dialect; (3) demonstrated excellence in teaching; (4) a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate courses in language and culture. Please send a letter of application, CV, teaching evaluations, and a minimum of three letters of recommendation to: Prof. Vincent Barletta, Search Committee Chair, Department of Spanish & Portuguese, 278 UCB, Boulder CO 80309-0278. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Materials should be postmarked by April 15, 2006.
 

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, the programs in International Educational Development (IED)/Comparative and International Education (CIE) in the Department of International and Transcultural Studies at Teachers College, are opening a search for a junior faculty member for a three-year position with a specialization in Middle East Education.  This is pending final approval and funding.

Responsibilities: The new appointee is based in the programs of IED/CIE and will be expected to teach core courses in International Education as well as specialized courses in Middle East Education.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in education, history, or social sciences, with evidence of a strong research agenda in education in the Middle East.  Preference will be given to candidates with a record of publication and teaching in these fields.

Rank: Assistant Professor with a three year contract.

Application: Candidates should submit a CV, an overall letter of interest with details on how they meet the criteria for the position, and three names of potential referees. In addition, the applicants should provide three writing samples, and a sample syllabus for a course on Middle East education. Applications should be sent to: Professor Gita Steiner-Khamsi, Columbia University, Teachers College, Department of, International and Transcultural Studies, Box 55, 525 West 120th Street, New York NY 10027. For inquires email: Sina Mossayeb (smm2155@columbia.edu). Teachers College as an institution is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment. In offering education, psychology, and health studies, the College is committed to providing expanding employment opportunities to minorities, women, and persons with disabilities in its own activities and in society. Candidates whose qualifications and experience are directly relevant to College priorities (e.g., urban issues, education equity, and concerns of underrepresented groups) may be considered for higher rank than advertised. Review of applications begins on April 10, 2006. Appointment begins September 2006.
 

DUKE UNIVERSITY, the Department of Asian and African Languages and Literature, invites applications for a full time instructor in Modern Standard Arabic language to begin in fall 2006 for a one-year position. The course load will be five courses per academic year. Minimum requirements are: a Master’s degree or equivalent in Arabic language, literature, linguistics, or language pedagogy; native or near native fluency in Arabic; experience teaching Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced levels of Arabic; familiarity with and commitment to innovative methods of language teaching. Duke is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three recommendations, and supporting documentation such as teaching materials and tapes of teaching demonstrations to: Arabic Instructor Search Committee, Asian and African Languages and Literature, Duke University, 2101 Campus Drive, Box 90414, Durham NC 27708. Application deadline: April 15, 2006.

The Eastern Consortium in Persian, Turkish, and Pashto (June 19 to August 11, 2006) seeks teachers for intensive instruction in both elementary and intermediate Persian and Turkish and in elementary Pashto. The emphasis in all courses will be on listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  For more information about this summer program, visit http://nelc.osu.edu/programs/ptcn0406/announce.cfm.

Please submit an application letter, CV, a brief description of how the applicant would teach one of the above courses, including a full description of materials to be used, and two letters of reference to: Stafford Noble, Consortium Coordinator, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, The Ohio State University, 300 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus OH 43210-1340 (614 292-7758; fax: 614-292-1262; noble.3@osu.edu).

EO/AAE. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Eastern Consortium is a cooperative arrangement of the Title VI National Resource Centers of Columbia, Georgetown, Harvard, New York, Ohio State, Princeton, and Yale Universities and the Universities of Michigan and Pennsylvania, with special support from the College of Humanities of The Ohio State University. Application deadline: March 1, 2006.

ECKERD COLLEGE
Political Science. Middle East North Africa Politics (MENA). Assistant Professor of Political Science, tenure-track position, to start in September 2006, in international and/or comparative politics in MENA at Eckerd College. PhD in Political Science required. We are seeking someone to play a significant role in establishing Middle East studies courses as part of our International Relations and Global Affairs (IRGA) major, which is multi-disciplinary and combines international and comparative politics with history, economics, culture, and language study. Teach seven courses per academic year.

 Candidates should have a lively interest in scholarly research and especially a demonstrated background of teaching excellence. In addition, field experience in the Middle East, previous work in a multi-disciplinary program, and a desire to teach in study abroad programs will be a plus. Participation in an interdisciplinary, value-oriented general education program is required, including a regular rotation in the two-semester freshman program. Eckerd College, the only independent national liberal arts college in Florida, has a tradition of innovative education and teaching/mentoring excellence. Send a letter of application, vita, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests, research interests, graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. William Felice, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg FL 33711. No electronic applications please. EOE. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for the College. Application deadline: April 20, 2006.

FREIE UNIVERSITÄT BERLIN
Department of History and Cultural Studies
Institute of Turkic Studies
Full Professorship in Turkic Studies

Applications are invited for the tenured position of Full Professor of Turkic Studies. The successful applicant will be required to provide teaching and research in the said area. In line with article 100 of the Higher Education Act of the Land of Berlin (Berliner Hochschulgesetz), a postdoctoral lecturing qualification (Habilitation) or comparable qualifications for a teaching career in higher education are required.

The emphasis of the successful candidate’s research and teaching will be on the Republic of Turkey and on Turkic peoples of other regions, particularly on the analysis of current problem areas in relation to their historical origins. His/her research and teaching should have a philological and historical orientation. Experience in cooperation with teaching and research institutions in countries with populations that speak a Turkic language is a requirement. Furthermore applicants are expected to have experience in securing external funding and in managing externally funded projects, as well as international experience in teaching and research.

The appointee will be expected to contribute to interdisciplinary programmes and research projects, and participate in the activities of the research group “Self-Narratives in Transcultural Perspective“, and of the research project “Turfanforschung” (Turfan Studies) conducted within the framework of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities. In general, the language of instruction will be German, but some courses may be offered in English. A non-German speaking appointee will be expected to be able to teach in German within two years at the latest.

The Freie Universität Berlin is an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be offered civil servant or public sector employee status (Professorial Grade “W 3”). Applications, quoting Vacancy T 1/2005 must reach the Freie Universität Berlin, Fachbereich Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften, Dekanat, Koserstr. 20, 14195 Berlin, Germany. Applications should include the following: a letter describing your interest in the position and pertinent experience, a curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three referees, a list of publications, and copies of the certificates of academic qualifications held. The Freie Universität Berlin is a state-funded university. It has some 35,000 students and 350 professors. The University has 11 departments structured into more than 70 institutes plus the Medical Faculty Charité, made up of the former medical departments of Freie Universität and Humboldt Universität. Detailed information is available at the following web sites: www.fu-berlin.de, www.fu-berlin.de/geschkult, www.fu-berlin.de/selbstzeugnisse/.  Application deadline: April 13, 2006.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
The Arabic Language Flagship Program (ALF) of Georgetown University’s Center for Advanced Proficiency in Arabic at Georgetown University is seeking a full-time instructor of Modern Standard and Levantine (Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian, or Syrian) Arabic. ALF instructors teach in an innovative program for American students of Arabic at advanced levels. Classes are small and intensive. Instructors teach approximately 12 hours per week.  In addition, they contribute to materials development and help coordinate non-classroom-based learning activities. Successful applicants have: native or near-native speaker ability in Arabic; and experience in communicative, proficiency-based, and/or content-based teaching of Arabic. The ideal applicant holds an advanced degree in applied linguistics or a related field, and has significant teaching experience.

Please send application, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to: Center for Advanced Proficiency in Arabic, PO Box 571129, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, or by email to: capa@georgetown.edu. The Center for Advanced Proficiency in Arabic may also be contacted by phone at 202-687-3925. Applications submitted by January 10 will receive full attention; search  will continue until position is filled.

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, the Middle East Institute, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of Arabic language and culture. We seek a candidate who will help expand our current Arabic language program and contribute to the interdisciplinary Middle East Institute (a Title VI-funded National Resource Center). The successful candidate must be able to teach courses in MSA at all levels and related courses (culture, literature) in their area of specialization. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic, a PhD in an appropriate discipline, and previous teaching experience required. The position includes a favorable teaching load and research support for new faculty. GSU offers an undergraduate major and minor in Middle East Studies (www.gsu.edu/mideast). Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae and two letters of reference to: Arabic Search Committee, Middle East Institute, Georgia State University, PO Box 4089, Atlanta GA 30302. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. Georgia State University is an AA/EEO employer. SEARCH EXTENDED–APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED. CONTACT: Dr. Dona Stewart at djstewart@gsu.edu.

THE COLLEGE OF THE  HOLY CROSS invites applications for a full time, one year, visiting position in Islamic Studies, beginning in Fall, 2006. Teaching load is three courses each semester, including two sections of Introduction to Islam. Applicants should hold a PhD or be in the final stages of its completion. Applicants should send a letter of intent, CV, statement on teaching, graduate transcripts, and two letters of recommendation to:  Prof. Alan J. Avery-Peck, Chair, Department of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester MA 01610-2395. Applications and supporting documentation may also be sent to: aavery@holycross.edu. Holy Cross is an undergraduate Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE announces a full-time term position in Arabic language and literature, beginning July 1, 2006, renewable annually for three years. Applicants should have experience teaching US college-level Modern Standard Arabic language and Arabic literature courses.  Responsibilities include launching Arabic language studies at the university, teaching courses in Arabic language at the elementary and intermediate levels, Arabic literature in translation, and/or related courses (cultural studies, linguistics),  working with other faculty members to build an interdisciplinary program in Middle East and Islamic Studies. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English required; MA required, PhD preferred, in Arabic language and literature or applied linguistics.  The University of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, official transcript of coursework and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Wendy Pfeffer, chair, Arabic Search Committee, Classical and Modern Languages, University of Louisville, Louisville KY 40292.  Review of applications will begin March 20 and continue until the position is filled.

 

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE, the International Studies Program, has an opening for a three-year term position in Arabic, beginning September 2006. The successful candidate will teach courses in Arabic language and culture as a member of the Program in International Studies, which has just undertaken a major expansion in Middle East Studies. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic is required. Scholarly specialization is open. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching. Send letter of application with a statement of teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability, to: Ian Barrow, Search Committee Chair, Director of International Studies, Middlebury College, Middlebury VT 05753. Middlebury College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement its increasingly diverse student body. Review of applications will begin March 15 and end when the position has been filled.

MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY (Ankara, Turkey), Department of International Relations seeks candidates for an anticipated tenure-track position. Required: Ph.D. degree by date of hire and the ability to teach introductory courses in International Relations as well as advanced courses in the following areas: International Law with particular emphasis on EU law; US politics and foreign policy; Far East and Southeast Asia; Middle East Politics. Send letter of application, CV, transcript, and 3 references to: Professor Meliha Altunisik, Chair, Department of International Relations, Middle East Technical University, 06531 Ankara, Turkey. Applications will be evaluated by the Search Committee. Finalists will be asked to provide representative publications and/or written work and to successfully complete an interview and presentation judged by the department faculty. Applications should be received by February 28, 2006.

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE, the International Relations Program, invites applications for the academic year 2006-07 for a non-renewable position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in fall 2006. PhD required.  Regional specialization in the Middle East with an emphasis on the foreign policies of the states in the region. Teaching load is 2/2.  Salary is competitive. Mount Holyoke is committed to fostering multicultural diversity and awareness in its faculty, staff, and student body and is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer. Women and persons of color are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should send vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of reference, a list of preferred courses and illustrative syllabi, and a short writing sample to: Professor Vincent Ferraro, Chair, International  Relations Program, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley MA   01075-6422. Application deadline: April 1, 2006.

THE NEW SCHOOL Undergraduate Liberal Studies program invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Arabic beginning in August 2006. Duties will include developing and teaching Arabic language courses at all levels, overseeing independent study projects, contributing to co-curricular program activities. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies or related field and native or near-native proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and English. ABD’s will be considered. Ideal applicants will demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching, interest in program building, experience with computer-assisted language instruction and ability to teach another language at beginning levels. Research agenda expected.

Send CV, cover letter, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Lisa Beckstrand, Chair of Foreign Languages, Undergraduate Liberal Studies, C/O Human Resources, The New School, 80 5^th Ave, 4^th floor, New York, NY 10011 or e-mail dossier to: NSUjobs@newschool.edu. Please make sure to write search # 22870 in subject line to ensure proper distribution. New School University is committed maintaining a diverse educational and creative community, a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical handicap, veteran or marital status. Preference will be given to those applications received by February 20, 2006.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, seeks applicants for tenure-track appointment in Arabic language and literature or linguistics beginning August 2006. Native or near-native proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), one dialect, and English required. PhD in Arabic or Middle East Studies required. Candidates should have a strong commitment to research and interest in teaching all levels of Arabic, experience in teaching Modern Standard Arabic and colloquial Arabic, and be able to teach Arabic literature in translation. Send letters of interest, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and dossier with at least 3 letters of recommendation to: Dr. Ruth V. Gross, Head, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Box 8106, North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC 27695-8106. NC State University is a land-grant, Research I, Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution. In its commitment to diversity and equality, NCSU seeks applications from women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons without regard to sexual orientation. For ADA Accommodations: Debora Godfrey (919 515-2475 debora_godfrey@ncsu.edu). Screening begins on January 25, 2006.

OBERLIN COLLEGE, the Politics Department, invites applications for a full-time, non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one year, beginning first semester of academic year 2006-07, and will carry the rank of Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor. The incumbent will teach courses in the general area of comparative politics and international relations.  Area specialization is open, but the department has a preference for the Middle East, North Africa, Latin America, South Asia or Western Europe. Among the qualifications for appointment, candidates should have the PhD degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2006-07), must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching, and should have evidence of successful teaching experience at the college level.

The Department of Politics has eleven full-time faculty positions and approximately 100 junior and senior majors. Information about the Department can be found at our web site: http://www.oberlin.edu/politics/ and we can be reached by telephone at 440 775-8487 or fax: 440 775-8898.

To be assured of consideration, a letter of application including a statement of teaching interests, /curriculum vitae/, graduate academic transcripts, a short writing sample, and at least three letters of reference should be sent to: Chris Howell, Chair, Department of Politics, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio 44074. Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect of differences based on gender, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation. Oberlin was the first coeducational institution to grant bachelor's degrees to women and historically has been a leader in the education of African-Americans; the college was also among the first to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our faculty. Application deadline: March 15, 2006. Application materials received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Electronic submissions will not be considered. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience.
 

OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE
Program Coordinator-Network Scholarship Programs

The Open Society Institute works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. Open societies are characterized by the rule of law; respect for human rights, minorities, and a diversity of opinions; democratically elected governments; market economies in which business and government are separate; and a civil society that helps keep government power in check.  To achieve its mission, OSI seeks to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, OSI builds alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. OSI places high priority on protecting and improving the lives of marginalized people and communities.

Investor and philanthropist George Soros in 1993 created OSI as a private operating and grantmaking foundation to support his foundations in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Those foundations were established, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition from communism. OSI has expanded the activities of the Soros foundations network to encompass the United States and more than 60 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Each national foundation relies on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities.

Working under the supervision of a Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will provide administrative support for grantees on the Palestinian Rule of Law and Palestinian Faculty Development Programs.  Individuals on the programs have been awarded fellowships to complete graduate degrees or participate as visiting faculty in the US.  The Program Coordinator will participate in all aspects of program administration and will be required to travel within the U.S. and abroad.  His/her duties include:

Responsibilities:
·Arranging participant travel, housing, and payments related to the academic
program
·Handling correspondence with grantees, U.S. host universities and partner organizations
·Maintaining program databases and participant files
·Preparing materials for and assisting with recruiting, selection, overseas interviews, and U.S. site visits
·Organizing pre-departure orientation and conferences, both overseas and in the U.S.
·Monitoring student progress and grant compliance
·Representing OSI to outside entities
·Performing general duties within department as requested

Qualifications:
·Bachelor's degree
·2+ years prior experience in program administration
·Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
·Complete proficiency in verbal and written English language
·Able to effectively handle multiple projects in fast-paced environment and work
independently
·High level of computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and Internet)
·Able to travel to the Middle East

Preferred:
·Strong personal or academic interest in international education
·Interest or experience in Middle East region
· Arabic language ability a definite plus

Salary:  Commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits package plus 4 weeks vacation.
Start Date:  March 15, 2006.

To Apply:  Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements, before February 15^th, to: humanresources@sorsny.org. Include job code in subject line. OR Open Society Institute, Human Resources, Code PC/SCH/ME, 400 W. 59th Street, New York NY 10019 (fax: 212 548-4675).No telephone calls please. The Open Society Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Department of Rare Books and Special Collections
Islamic Manuscript Cataloger  

The Princeton University Library comprises a large central library and 15 specialized libraries that are heavily used by an academic community that includes 6,400 students and 1,100 faculty members. To support the diverse needs of its users, the Library holds some six million printed volumes, ranging from incunabula to current imprints, and provides access to many other records of human knowledge, such as ancient papyri and cylinder seals, nineteenth-century literary manuscripts, and recently produced electronic databases and journals. The Library employs more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. Please consult the Library Web site at http://library.princeton.edu/ for more information. The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections holds a rich collection of Islamic manuscripts (Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman Turkish), the premier such collection in the Western Hemisphere and among the finest in the world. Manuscripts date from the early centuries of Islam to the fall of the Ottoman Empire.

Available: Immediately. Position is funded for two-year terms with strong possibility of extension for an additional two years.

Description: As part of the Princeton University Library’s Islamic Manuscripts Cataloging and Digitization Project (a grant-funded initiative) the Library seeks a Near Eastern Studies specialist. The Library holds approximately ten thousand Islamic manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish, and other languages. This constitutes the largest such collection in North America. The primary responsibility of the Islamic Manuscript Cataloger will be to create modern online records for thousands of manuscripts that are now described only in printed catalogs or checklists of uncataloged manuscripts. This is a challenging position for a Near Eastern studies specialist or librarian seeking to apply advanced skills in a unique research environment.  The Islamic Manuscript Cataloger will work closely with a project oversight committee of curatorial and technical services staff.

Qualifications:
Required: Excellent reading knowledge of both Arabic and Persian, along with a strong academic background in classical Near Eastern Studies. Candidates must be able to apply ALA-LC romanization tables. Demonstrated ability to meet production deadlines and to work collaboratively.

Preferred: M.A. or Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies or equivalent education and experience, including scholarly or bibliographic work with premodern Islamic manuscripts. Familiarity with classical Islamic texts and paleography are highly desirable. ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience in a research library setting. Candidates with working knowledge of Ottoman Turkish will be preferred.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary based on experience and qualifications. Two (2) vacation days per month, designated paid holidays. Medical and other benefits available.

Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) should be sent as an MS Word attachment via email to: libhrpro@princeton.edu or by fax to 609-258-0454.

Submissions via regular mail are also welcomed and can be sent to: Search Committee for Islamic Manuscript Cataloger, c/o Lila Daum Fredenburg, Human Resources Librarian, Princeton University Library, One Washington Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08544-2098. Princeton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For information about applying to Princeton, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm.

REED COLLEGE, Religion Department, invites applicants for a one-year visiting position in religion for the 2006-2007 academic year. PhD in hand or near completion. Th