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Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Feb 2024
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Post Doctoral Fellow (E)
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Open Date | 01/17/2024 |
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Requisition Number | PRN37422B |
Job Title | Post Doctoral Fellow (E) |
Working Title | Post Doctoral Fellow in Arabic |
Job Grade | A00 |
FLSA Code | Administrative |
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No |
Standard Hours per Week | 40 |
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time |
Shift | Day |
Work Schedule Summary | |
VP Area | Academic Affairs |
Department | 00091 - World Languages and Cultures |
Location | Campus |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | $55,000 to $65,000 |
Close Date | 02/15/2024 |
Open Until Filled | No |
Job Summary | The Department of World Languages & Cultures at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time, postdoctoral position in Arabic beginning July 1, 2024. The teaching load is one course per semester (1-1). This position is for a two-year appointment. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Arabic language courses at all levels, especially at the advanced level, and potentially including content courses in English in their area of expertise. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by the start date in Arabic Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, Middle/Near Eastern Studies, Second Language Acquisition, Linguistics, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in teaching Arabic as a foreign language at the college level in North America and native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English are required. Adaptability with instructional technologies, experience implementing up-to-date foreign language teaching methodologies, and involvement in the professional field are highly desirable. Research activities are a requirement of the position. Complete applications include: 1) a letter of application outlining the candidate’s qualifications for the position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a one-page teaching statement; and 4) a sample lesson plan that includes a link to a 10- to 15-minute video demonstration of a Modern Standard Arabic (“Fusha”) language class at the 1000- or 2000- level (Beginning or Intermediate Arabic) (submit via “Writing Sample 1”). Contact information for 3 recommenders will be required, and letters of recommendation will be solicited for finalists only. For full consideration, all materials should be submitted by February 15, 2024. Questions may be addressed to Prof. Nathan Devir, search committee chair ([email protected] ). A distinct scholarly community that stimulates innovation and educational excellence. The College of Humanities and the Department of World Languages & Cultures work to maintain a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can flourish. We are actively working to create community and belonging for all. We value constructive input and welcome feedback from our community. Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship R1 research institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. The university emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. It serves over 34,000 students from across the U.S. and the world, with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, such as law and medicine. The university’s language programs benefit from and serve the state’s extensive K–12 Dual Language Immersion program. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. Salt Lake City is a vibrant, major metropolitan area with a diverse, multicultural population and numerous cultural and outdoor activities. |
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Type | Benefited Staff |
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Additional Information | To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300. The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Online reports may be submitted at [email protected] For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
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