Arabic Instructor Sought for Chicago College

posted on: Mar 30, 2010

Lake Forest College is seeking an Arabic Language Instructor to teach the first year of Arabic language: Arabic 110 in fall 2010 and Arabic 112 in spring 2011, one course per semester, plus advanced tutorials as needed.

Candidates must hold at least the Master’s degree in Arabic language or a related field. Teaching experience is preferred. The position will begin in August 2010 and interviews will be held this spring. Candidates should be comfortable using a
communicative and immersive teaching style, and structure courses to maximize development of speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. The instructor will be a member of the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, and will also
associate with faculty who teach courses within the
interdisciplinary minor of Islamic World Studies (which
includes the study of Arabic, history, religion, politics and varied courses across the curriculum).

A highly selective liberal arts college located in a suburb of Chicago, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,400 students from over 45 states and 65 countries. At Lake Forest College, the quality of a faculty member’s teaching is the most important criterion for evaluation. The College also expects peer-reviewed publication or creative works and active
participation in the College community.

Applications, to include a cover letter, CV, official college transcripts and at least two letters of recommendation, should be addressed to the Chair of Modern Languages & Literatures, by no later than Monday, April 4, 2010.

Applications may be mailed or emailed (official transcripts must be mailed) to: Dr. Cynthia Hahn; Chair, Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, Box K1, Lake Forest College,555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045