Assistant Professor in Arabic Culture
Subject to the availability of funding, the Arabic Program at the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC) at the University of Maryland seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Arabic culture and civilization. Specialization required is in modern/contemporary Arabic cultural studies, with the knowledge of historic Arabic cultural production. Candidates will be evaluated on their record of scholarship and teaching, and interest in language learning. Preference is for candidates with digital expertise. Native or near native command of Modern Standard Arabic and one major dialect variety of Arabic, and English are required. Candidates should also have expertise and experience in teaching Arabic as a foreign language at different levels. The successful candidate will join a rapidly expanding Arabic program within the School, and will contribute to the new B.A. in Arabic Studies.
For best consideration, applicants should submit a letter of application, including a short description of their current research plans, a CV, and contact information (only) for three referees, by October 25, 2009. The position will be open until filled. Applications should be sent electronically to the following address:
sllcposition@umd.edu
In the subject line, please indicate: Arabic Assistant Professor Search. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and Minority candidates are especially encouraged.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Pre-modern Japanese Literature
The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track position in pre-modern Japanese literature, beginning August, 2010. We seek candidates with broad theoretical or interdisciplinary interests in literature as well as Buddhist studies and/or gender studies. Applicants should have strong publication records, demonstrated potential in research and teaching, native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, and a Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment. Teaching responsibilities include courses in pre-modern literature and advanced Japanese language, including classical Japanese. Ability to incorporate innovative technology and/or digital media into research projects and teaching is welcome. Administrative experience with student advising, mentoring, and/or program management is preferred. Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, representative publications, a short description of current research plans, and three letters of recommendation to: Ms. Heather Ettus, Japanese Search Committee, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Jimenez Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. For best consideration, submit application by October 23, 2009. This position is expected to begin August 2010, contingent upon funding. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Associate/Full Professor of Latin American Literature
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese, in the University of Maryland’s School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC), seeks to appoint a distinguished Latin-American literary and cultural critic at the advanced Associate or Full Professor level. All serious candidates at the rank level will be considered, but we are predominantly interested in an interdisciplinary scholar with the ability to encompass more than one cultural/intellectual Latin American tradition, as s/he will become an integral part of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Latin American Studies Center.
Latin American intellectual history and contemporary cultural and/or theoretical debates, electronic media/electronic archives and/or journals, cinema studies, and popular cultures are areas of importance.
The successful applicant will have an international reputation, a strong publication record reflecting a comprehensive view of the region and its diverse intellectual histories and a commitment to teaching excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental and SLLC activities and committees, work with the Latin American Studies Center, teach at the graduate and undergraduate level, and should have native or near-native fluency in both English and Spanish. Salary commensurate with experience and publications. The position begins on August 16, 2010 and is contingent upon funding.