Assistant Professor of Arabic Studies - 000946 at University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

The University of Richmond's Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Arabic Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2025. We seek a teacher-scholar with research and teaching interests in modern Arabic literatures and Arab world cultures. The department welcomes expertise in at least two of the following areas: Arabic Literature, Cinema, and Culture; Mediterranean and Transcultural Studies; Ethnic and/or Minority studies; Colonialism and Post-Colonialism; Environmental Humanities and Ecocriticism; Arabic Language and Translation Studies; Gender and Sexuality Studies. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English and a strong commitment to teaching at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum are required. We are particularly interested in applicants willing to engage in collaboration with the University's programs in Global Studies, Anthropology, Environmental Humanities, History, WGSS (Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies), Film Studies, and/or PPEL (Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law). Experience in language teaching and instructional technologies is strongly preferred, as the successful candidate will typically teach language as well as content courses. The regular teaching load will be five courses per academic year.

The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered, focused on preparing students "to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society."

The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community that values the expression of difference in ways that promote a sense of belonging as well as excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment. For more information on the department and its programs, please see https://llc.richmond.edu.

Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu and submit:

- a curriculum vitae

- a cover letter

- a statement of research interests (two pages maximum) that includes reflections on the future trajectory of the candidate's scholarly activity

- a teaching statement (two pages maximum) that articulates the candidate's teaching philosophy, interests, and future professional development goals as well as involvement in and commitment to inclusive pedagogy, diversity, and equity. Applicants should also describe their approach to teaching language courses with the aim of generating student interest and maintaining enrollments.

- copies of academic transcripts.

- Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation.

- Finalists will be asked to submit a writing sample from their research.

Review of applications will commence on October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct all inquiries about this position to Yvonne Howell (yhowell@richmond.edu), chair of the search committee, Professor of Russian, and Coordinator of the Global Studies program.