Assistant Professor of Arabic (tenure-track) - University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Department of African Languages & Literature at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2011 at the rank of assistant professor.
Applications must have a Ph.D. in the appropriate area with a specialization in Arabic. Candidates must be able to teach Modern Standard/Classical Arabic at all levels; have native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and familiarity with at least one spoken dialect; have knowledge of the historical development of Arabic, of Islamic civilization, and of Arabic-based cultures of Africa; and be competent in linguistic approaches to literature.
For the application procedure and additional information regarding duties, please visit: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_065366.html. To ensure full consideration application materials must be received by November 24, 2010. UW-Madison promotes excellence through diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
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2-Year Kay Postdoctoral Fellow - Culture/Politics in the Francophone World - Brandeis University
Brandeis University invites applications for a two-year Kay postdoctoral fellow working on culture and politics in the francophone world, to begin in Fall 2011. Areas of interest could include, but are not limited to, legacies of colonialism and post-colonialism, literary and cultural representations of the immigration experience, or language, culture and politics in francophone countries. Every year, the fellow will teach one class in French in the French and Francophone Studies program and another in English in the International and Global Studies Program and receive a stipend of $54,807, plus a research fund of $4,000. Please send dossier, teaching materials and three letters of recommendation to Michael Randall, Chair, Kay Fellowship Search Committee, Shiffman 102, MS 024, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. First consideration will be given to the applications received by December 1, 2010. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.
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