The Department of Languages and Cultures (DFLC) at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), in Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO) anticipates hiring an Arabic Studies Chair for the USAFA  Research and Development Institute (ARDI). The position will begin approximately 1 July 2025. The Arabic Studies Chair is an independent contractor position. The candidate selected for this position will have a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal for up to three years. Applications are invited from candidates who can contribute to the USAFA mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom.  Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential for teaching excellence, academic service, sustained intellectual contributions, and will have superior or near superior Arabic