The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Global Languages unit, invites applications for one full-time position as a Lecturer in Arabic. This is a three-year appointment beginning July 1, 2025, with the possibility of indefinite renewals based on favorable performance reviews. This position includes full benefits. Responsibilities include teaching six Arabic language (undergraduate-level) sections annually, developing innovative curricular materials for Arabic language instruction, student advising, and other program duties.
Candidates must have:
A minimum of a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in either Arabic or a related field such as Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language, Second Language Acquisition, or Applied Linguistics;
Native or near-native spoken and written proficiency in Arabic and English;
A minimum of three years teaching experience in an institution of higher education;
A record of demonstrated excellence in teaching;
A minimum of three years demonstrated experience in language pedagogy, curriculum design or development of new instructional materials (print, audio, video or digital); and
A record of on-going professional engagement and development
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV clearly showing requisite qualifications, a sample syllabus, a sample of materials development (print or digital, not to exceed 25 pages), and three letters of recommendation, one of which should directly address teaching abilities and language proficiency in Arabic and English. Candidates selected for an interview will be requested to submit a 20-minute recorded teaching demonstration.
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Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
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