Employment

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Sociology, invites applications for a one year temporary position at the assistant professor level to begin fall semester 2008. Duties include teaching undergraduate Sociology courses in the AU General Education Program, in particular, Contemporary Arab World, and Global Sociology as well as directing the Arab Studies Program, which offers an undergraduate minor and a certificate. (Students in the undergraduate Minor and Certificate program have the opportunity to study the region from numerous perspectives and to gain proficiency in the Arab language. The sociology course, Contemporary Arab World, is a core course in the program). Qualifications for the position include: PhD, evidence of excellent teaching and strong research promise. American University is seeking highly dedicated teachers and scholars who are deeply committed to interdisciplinary learning, the application of new technologies in teaching and scholarship, and to the preparation of students for life in a diverse and rapidly changing global society. Send CV, letter describing interests and teaching experience-including teaching evaluations (if available), and three letters of reference to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology, American University, Washington, DC 20016. American University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution; minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin by April 17, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

BARD COLLEGE, the Languages and Literature Department, seeks to fill a position for a Visiting Instructor of Hebrew. This is a part-time appointment (one-third to two-thirds) to begin fall 2008 for a two-year contract with a possibility for renewal. The successful candidate should hold an MA or PhD in Hebrew Literature or Jewish Studies, with native or near-native fluency required. He or she should demonstrate a lively interest in undergraduate teaching at a small liberal arts college with an intellectually curious, sophisticated student body. The ideal candidate will be able to teach all levels of Hebrew Language, with an emphasis on the first and second year. Participation in the college’s First Year Seminar program is a possibility for the qualified candidate.
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity. Please send cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Hebrew Search-4608, Human Resources, PO Box 5000, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson NY 12504 (fax: 845 758-7826 or email (word attachments) to: hr@bard.edu). Applications will be considered until position is filled.

BROWN UNIVERSITY, the Center for Language Studies, seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Arabic language to a three-year, possibly renewable contract. Masters degree or higher in Arabic Language and Culture, Middle East Studies, Applied Linguistics, or related field required. Applicant must have demonstrated college or university teaching experience in proficiency–based teaching of Modern Standard Arabic at all levels in addition to native or near-native fluency in Arabic. Graduate work in language pedagogy or applied linguistics is preferred. The successful candidate will teach six sections of Arabic language per year, included advanced-level courses, and contribute to curriculum and materials development. Competitive salary and benefits. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Arabic Search Committee, c/o Prof. Beth Bauer. If possible, please submit these materials electronically to Beth_Bauer@Brown.edu. For further information or to apply write to: Arabic Search, Box 1982, Brown University, Providence RI 02912. Brown University is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we encourage applications from women and minorities. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or closed.  

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ, seeks a Dean of the Arts. UCSC is recognized for its outstanding research, combining multidisciplinary scholarship and innovative research with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. The Arts Division consists of the Art, Film and Digital Media, History of Art and Visual Culture, Music, and Theater Arts Departments; the Digital Arts/New Media M.F.A. Program, served by faculty of the Arts and other Divisions; the Museum without Walls, the Sesnon Gallery, Shakespeare Santa Cruz and the Arts Research Institute. Arts faculty are recognized internationally for their ground-breaking innovations in practice and research.

The Dean will further develop existing graduate programs, bring new graduate proposals to fruition, and lead the Arts Division in the establishment of new programs and centers (such as the planned Center for Art and Visual Studies), further advancing the Division’s prominence and international reputation. The successful candidate will foster creative and critical thinking and enable faculty and students to reach beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries to produce new cultural forms. We seek a scholar and /or practitioner with significant administrative experience who is dedicated to supporting cultural diversity, committed to promoting progressive approaches to arts research, scholarship and creative practice, and is prepared to champion the important role of the arts across the university curriculum.  

The successful candidate will provide creative, academic, and administrative leadership for the Arts Division and will report to the Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor. Further information about the Arts Division can be found at http://arts.ucsc.edu/. 

We seek an individual with the following qualifications: 
An outstanding record of creative and/or scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment as Professor in the UC system 
Significant engagement with contemporary/emergent fields of study in the arts, regardless of discipline/area of expertise
Demonstrated academic administrative leadership, preferably including experience in building graduate programs
Ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration within the division and throughout the campus 
Effective communication skills for interacting with administrators, faculty, staff, students and the community 
Potential for success and, preferably, demonstrated experience in fundraising and securing external support 
Appreciation for the mission and responsibilities of a research university serving a multi-ethnic state and a strong commitment to diversity 
A strong vision for strengthening the role of the arts in the university 

The Dean of the Arts Division participates in shared governance together with the campus administration and faculty-led Academic Senate. Deans are appointed to the Senior Management Program. This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 and requires fingerprinting. Outside professional activities are required to be disclosed based on University policy.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience 
POSITION AVAILABLE: July 2008
TO APPLY: All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strictest confidence. Applications and nominations will be received until the position has been filled. The screening process will begin Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Applications received after that date are not guaranteed consideration. Nominations and applications (including a letter of application, a C.V., and a list of five referees) should be submitted to: Search Committee for the Dean of the Arts, c/o Office of the Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, California 95064 
Please refer to position #744-08 in your reply. 

For further information, contact Alison Trybom at antrybom@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-3885. 

UC Santa Cruz faculty make significant contributions to the body of research that has earned the University of California the ranking as the foremost public higher education institution in the world. In the process, our faculty demonstrate that cutting-edge research, excellent teaching, and outstanding service are mutually supportive. Information about UC Santa Cruz is available on our Website at http://www.ucsc.edu. 

The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity. We strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. UC Santa Cruz Principles of Community available at http://www.ucsc.edu/about/principles_community.asp

Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office at, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831) 459-2686. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If you need assistance due to a disability please contact the Academic Human Resources Office at 499 Kerr Hall , (831) 459-4300. This position description is available in alternate formats, which may be requested from Academic Human Resources at (831) 459-4300. Visit the AHR website: http://ahr.ucsc.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, the School of Religion, invites applications for a Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship for the 2008-09 academic year. The field of specialization is Islamic Studies. The goal of the fellowship is to nourish humanities scholars early in their career and carries a reduced teaching load of only one course per semester. Compensation will include a competitive salary package and fringe benefits. The Fellow will be expected to teach one course each semester in the School of Religion.

Applicants must have completed their PhD by the date of appointment. Applicants should send an application letter, CV, and a brief description of one’s dissertation and current research. In addition, applicants should request that a dossier or three letters of recommendation be sent to the School of Religion.

Send all materials to: The Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship Committee, Chair, School of Religion, ACB 130, 825 Bloom Walk, University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA 90089-1481. USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. USC is an AA/EOE employer. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2008.

CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY (CEU) is seeking to fill a position in the field of Ottoman Studies at the School of History and Interdisciplinary Studies, as a joint appointment between the Departments of History and Medieval Studies. This position will be the first in Ottoman Studies at the CEU and will serve to strengthen this field of research in both departments. We encourage applications by candidates whose training and expertise is focused on Ottoman studies in general (including an ability to teach Ottoman Turkish), with a concentration on the late medieval and early modern periods (14-18th centuries). In line with our strong emphasis on comparative and cross-cultural studies, and in accordance with the CEU’s overall profile as an innovative and critical place of research and reflection, we invite applications with a strong interest in either social, gender, and institutional history or in intellectual history and in the encounters of ideas and cultural traditions from East and West. In particular, Candidates should have a strong interest and research record in theoretical and historical questions concerning religion and religious phenomena, past and present.  Further information about CEU is available at www.ceu.hu. The appointment is for four years, renewable; rank is open and salary is negotiable and competitive.

Applications should include a CV, a list of publications, a sample publication, a letter of application including a short statement about the applicant’s research plans, and the names and addresses of at least three referees. Please send applications to: Rector of CEU, c/o Judit Pallos, Human Resources Office, Central European University, H-1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 9., Hungary (Fax: + 36 (1) 235-6135; advert@ceu.hu). CEU is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for applications is April 1, 2008.

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, invites applications for an instructor in Persian/Farsi language for Fall 2008. (The Department is expanding its scope to include other geographical areas of Asia and anticipates being renamed Asian Languages and Civilizations shortly.) Initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal. Responsibilities will normally include teaching three language classes per semester (beginning through advanced) and service related to the development of a strong Persian/Farsi language program. Minimum of MA degree in Persian/Farsi or related field; native or near-native fluency in Persian/Farsi and English; and demonstrated expertise in teaching Persian/Farsi at the university level, knowledge of current pedagogical approaches, expertise in using current technologies in language instruction, dynamism, and leadership qualities required. Send letter of application, CV, teaching video and portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, past syllabi, evaluations, etc.), and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, East Asian Languages and Civilizations, 279 UCB, University of Colorado, Boulder CO 80309-0279. See www.Colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/ for full job description. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, School of International and Public Affairs, invites applications for an appointment as Arcapita Visiting Professor, open as to rank, in Modern Arab Studies for a one-semester position from January 1, 2009 -June 1, 2009. We are interested in candidates whose field of research and teaching is in history, culture, or social sciences of the modern Arab world. The incumbent will be expected to teach two courses in this field, to participate in the activities of the Middle East Institute and to give a brown bag lecture and other such public lectures as may be appropriate.

A PhD, a record of scholarly publications, and proven teaching experience in English are required by the beginning of the appointment. Experience teaching at a university in the Middle East highly preferred. The position offers competitive remuneration.

Please send current curriculum vitae, the names of two references, and a writing sample to: Mirlyne Pauljajoute, Middle East Institute, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, 11th Floor, Mail Code 3340, 420 West 118 Street, New York NY 10027 (or via email mp2584@columbia.edu). Columbia University is an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All applications should be postmarked by May 1, 2008.

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER, the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, is inviting applications for the new position of Lecturer in the Study of the Modern Arab World, to start from September 2008. The successful candidate will have a range of specialisms broadly within the areas of social science and/or the history of the modern and contemporary Arab world. Preference may be given to those with a focus on the Mashreq (Egypt and the Levant), and a thematic interest in modern/contemporary history and politics broadly defined. However, candidates with other areas of expertise will also be considered. Teaching/research supervision experience in one or more of these themes would be beneficial.  A working knowledge of Arabic, while not a pre-requisite, will be an obvious asset. The successful candidate will normally have obtained his/her PhD and show clear evidence of a strong publications potential, with already published work an advantage.

Salary scales from £30,763-34,624 dependent on experience. An application pack is available from www.exeter.ac.uk/jobs
For an informal discussion of this opportunity, please contact Professor Rasheed El-Enany at r.el-enany@exeter.ac.uk or +44 (0)1392 26 40 27 or Professor Gerd Nonneman at g.nonneman@exeter.ac.uk or +44 (0)1392 72 52 56. The closing date for completed applications is April 10, 2008.

1. ENCYCLOPAEDIA IRANICA
Senior Staff Associate or Associate Research Scholar–minimum requirements: advanced graduate studies or equivalent in a field of Iranian studies (MA or equivalent required for Senior Staff Associate; PhD or equivalent for Associate Research Scholar). For both positions: a proven and demonstrable fluency in written English. Published translations from Persian to English. Editorial experience and utmost accuracy in proofreading, samples in both respects will be needed. Also required is a familiarity with at least one, preferably two research languages from among Arabic, French, German, Italian, or Russian. Publications or other evidence to support proficiency in the above requirements. Computer competency. Web skills and familiarity with online editing and publishing projects a plus. Salary is commensurate with title and experience. Columbia University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications for this position should be sent to: Translator/Editorial Search (AS44309118), Encyclopaedia Iranica, 450 Riverside Dr., no. 4, NY NY 10027 USA, or via email to: dea1@columbia.edu. Application review starts June 1, 2008 and the search will remain open no fewer than 30 days after posting and until the position is filled.

2. ENCYCLOPAEDIA IRANICA
Associate Research Scholar (Assistant Editor)–PhD in a field of ancient (pre-Islamic) Iranian Studies. A solid background in Persian history and culture and religion with a strong linguistic background in pre-Islamic Iranian languages. A knowledge of at least one, preferably two research languages from among German, French, Russian and Italian. Publications to support proficiency of the above requirements and to demonstrate scholarship at appropriate rank (assistant professorial rank). Editorial skills (in English) as evidenced by sample editing. S/he would be required to deal with all editorial aspects of the Encyclopaedia Iranica (including ability to re-write & re-organize received entries and improve them) and report to the Editor. Computer competency. Web skills and familiarity with online editing and publishing projects a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applications for this position should be sent to: Editorial Search (AS44309110), Encyclopaedia Iranica, 450 Riverside Dr., no. 4, NY NY 10027 USA, or via email to: dea1@columbia.edu. Columbia University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Application review starts June 1, 2008 and the search will remain open no fewer than 30 days after posting and until the position is filled.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS at CHICAGO, the Jewish-Muslim Initiative, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Spring semester of 2009. The successful candidate will teach one undergraduate class, give two or three public lectures, and participate in the life of the university. The class may compare Jewish and Muslim views on any topic, or be on any aspect of historical Jewish-Muslim relations. Applicants welcome from History, Philosophy, Religion, Law, Political Science and other disciplines, or from either a Jewish Studies or an Islamic Studies Department. Successful candidates should display interest in both the Jewish and the Muslim tradition, but need have expertise in only one of them. Applicants should submit a CV, including the names of at least three referees, and a sample of written work. They can be sent to: Sam Fleischacker, Jewish/Muslim Search Committee, Philosophy Department (M/C 267), 1407 University Hall, 601 South Morgan Street, University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago IL 60607-7104. The Postdoctoral fellowship will also be available for the Spring semester of 2010. Inquiries regarding 2010 are being accepted at this time.
                UIC ranks among the nation's top 50 universities in federal research funding and is Chicago's largest university with 25,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, 15 colleges and the state's major public medical center. It is an urban, largely commuter campus, with one of the most diverse student populations in the United States. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For full consideration, applications should be in by April 25, 2008.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (CSAMES), seeks an Outreach Coordinator to organize the planning, development and implementation of its outreach activities. CSAMES is a newly designated US Dept of Education, Title VI National Resource Center for the Middle East. Focusing largely on K-12 educational outreach and working with other area study centers, the center is planning to widen the scope of its outreach efforts at both K-16 and community levels working increasingly throughout the state with various constituencies.

Duties and Responsibilities: Supporting the Center in its outreach activities, organizing events, conferences, teacher workshops, working with local schools on outreach projects, and assisting with the routine work of the Program. The Outreach Coordinator would also be instrumental in developing curriculum materials for the website and enhancing the Center’s acquisitions for an outreach library. The position would involve working with 75% Middle Eastern Studies and 25% South Asian Studies content.

Qualifications: Required: Bachelors degree, (preferably a Masters degree in social sciences or the humanities, preferably in Middle East, South Asian or Islamic studies).  Superior organizational ability, interpersonal skills, and facility in oral and written communication.

Preferred: Experience in working with diverse groups of teachers or community groups and a creative interdisciplinary orientation.  Familiarity with handling databases and writing reports.  Knowledge of a Middle Eastern language or South Asian language.
 
This is a regular, full time academic professional position (non-tenured), salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and reports to the Associate Director, CSAMES.  Starting date is as soon as possible after the search closes. Interested individuals must submit an application letter, a resume, short writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Ritu Saksena, Associate Director, Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Illinois, 221 International Studies Building, 910 S Fifth St, Champaign IL 61820. (217 244-7331; csames@uiuc.edus).

To ensure full consideration, applications, including an email address, must be received by April 7, 2008. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
                               
INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES GROUP (IRG) seeks an Islam and Development Officer (IDO) to provide technical support and training services for USAID’s Bureau for Asia and the Near East (ANE). The IDO will be responsible for building and enhancing the capacity of USAID staff in the ANE region to work in Islamic societies, to engage Muslim stakeholders, as well as other religious and social groups.

Responsibilities:

• Assembles and disseminates pre-existing, relevant content on Islam and development; in coordination with the Office of Human Resources and the Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation
• Collects and synthesizes lessons learned in religious programming with particular attention to unique aspects of different Islamic societies in Asia and the Near East
• Assists a limited set of USAID missions to develop country-specific, in-country training on religion and development for staff
• Identifies opportunities for the Foreign Service Institute to build knowledge needed to work effectively in Islamic societies
• Works with the Office of Middle East Programs (OMEP) to determine if there is a need·for an Islamic studies course for the Middle East and North Africa (specifically Egypt)

Qualifications:

• Experience in International Development work; specifically, relating to the ANE region with focus on Muslim-majority countries on religion-based issues
• US Citizenship required
• Knowledge of Islam and Muslim culture.
• Experience working with community development and local organizations including religious organizations
• Knowledge and experience working with USAID missions and other major donors
• Experience developing training materials and developing or implementing long and short term training programs
• Master’s or advanced degree in Islamic studies.
• Candidates must be proficient in Arabic and preferably an additional language from the ANE region

How to apply: Send resume, cover letter, and references to Reconstruction@irgltd.com with Islam and Development Officer - MESA in the subject line.
International Resources Group (IRG) is an international professional services firm that helps governments, the private sector, communities, and households manage critical resources to build a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous world. Since its inception in 1978, IRG has completed over 750 contracts in 137 countries, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that promote positive economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources-human, physical, environmental, and financial. Please visit our website at www.irgltd.com to learn more about IRG.

McGILL UNIVERSITY
Institute of Islamic Studies
Research Assistants, "Rational Sciences in Islam"
Pending budgetary approval, the Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill University, seeks to fill four full-time Research Assistant positions in the field of the history of philosophy and science in the pre-modern Islamic world. Two Research Assistants will work as Data/Metadata Editors for "Science and Technology in Islamic Societies" (STIS; Project Leader: Prof. Jamil Ragep), and two Research Assistants will work as Data/Metadata Editors for the "The Post-classical Islamic Philosophy Database Initiative" (PIPDI; Project Leader: Prof. Robert Wisnovsky). Together, these two overlapping infrastructure-development initiatives constitute the "Rational Sciences in Islam" project, which is directed jointly by Professors Ragep and Wisnovsky (see: http://islamsci.mcgill.ca/RASI/index.html). The duration of the Research Assistantships is two years, with the possibility of renewal.

Under the supervision of a senior Research Associate, who will function as the Integrated-Database Content Supervisor, the Research Assistants will be responsible for constructing the database over a four-year period. Specific activities of the Research Assistants will include but not be restricted to: purchasing, scanning and converting into digital images a large body of Arabic texts of philosophy and science; and then cleaning, coding and entering the metadata (information on the author of the work, on the history of the work, and on the individual manuscript copies of the work) and the data (information on the work’s contents), in order to create an overarching index of these metadata and data, according to the specifications of the database architecture.

Salary will be subject to negotiation within the range of McGill Technician Grade TE0010. In addition to statutory McGill holidays, the Research Assistants will be given four weeks of paid vacation every year. Opportunities will be available for the Research Assistants to travel to archives to purchase images of manuscripts relevant to the two projects.

Preference will be given to applicants with a postgraduate degree (MA or PhD) in the history of Islamic science and mathematics and/or the history of Islamic philosophy and logic, as well as to applicants with experience in working with Arabic manuscripts.

Starting date: September 1, 2008.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and a complete CV and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to Robert Wisnovsky, Director, Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill University, 3485 McTavish Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 1Y1. Informal inquiries may be directed to Professor Wisnovsky at director.islamic@mcgill.ca (e-mail), or 514-398-6731 (Fax). Further information about the Institute of Islamic Studies can be found at www.mcgill.ca/islamicstudies/. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. McGill University is committed to equity in employment.

Application deadline: April 21, 2008.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE is seeking to hire a Teaching Assistant in Arabic for the academic year, September 2008 until June 2009. The successful candidate will have strong Arabic and English language skills, and a willingness to work closely with students and faculty in the Arabic program. Please send a letter of application, a CV, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Ian Barrow, Director of International Studies, Robert A. Jones '59 House, Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont 05753, USA. Applications and letters of recommendation may also be sent by email to: ibarrow@middlebury.edu.

The Arabic Teaching Assistant (TA) will assist the faculty of the Arabic program as necessary: this might include leading conversation or drill sections; conducting oral interviews of exams; occasionally substituting for faculty away at conferences; and holding office hours. This will average six contact hours per week during both twelve-week semesters. During the 4-week winter term in January 2009 the TA will teach a section of the first-year Arabic course, which will entail no less than eleven contact hours per week, including office hours.

The TA will live in the Arabic House with students who have made a commitment to speak primarily in Arabic while in the house. The TA will encourage the use of Arabic by providing a linguistic model and by organizing cultural and recreational activities that will promote it. These activities might include movie and video showings, guest lectures, parties, dinners, an Arabic radio show, etc. The TA will organize and supervise a student committee that will help plan Arabic cultural programming. The TA is responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of the Arabic lunch tables.

If the TA is not a US citizen, then he or she must enroll, for free, in two courses, one each term. If the TA is a US citizen, then he or she may choose to enroll in up to two courses.  Middlebury College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement its increasingly diverse student body. Review of applications will begin immediately and end when the position has been filled.

MIDDLEBURY-MONTEREY LANGUAGE ACADEMY (MMLA)
Middlebury College and the Monterey Institute of International Studies are launching new residential language immersion programs for middle and high school students in 2008, along with varied technological applications that will link teachers and students in virtual language communities. It is a rapidly growing venture.

The Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy (MMLA) seeks Arabic Language Faculty, Resident Assistants, a Director of the Arabic School, and Teaching Assistants for the 2008 Summer Language Immersion Camp. The MMLA offers students a one-month foreign language immersion experience, in a summer-camp setting. We combine the fun of summer camp with the opportunity to study with skilled faculty and staff, so that students are immersed in the Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French or Spanish language.

Arabic Senior Teachers
Working with the Arabic School Director and a carefully planned curriculum, Arabic Senior Teachers will be responsible for leadership of the formal academic and informal social and recreational activities of the Arabic school. Classroom teaching is just part of the Arabic School at MMLA. During most of the day we are using Arabic in the events and activity of summer camp-sports, drama, games, music, field trips, arts and crafts, etc.-and the Arabic senior teacher provides leadership for all camp activity. 

Resident Assistants
Along with other MMLA faculty and staff, RAs adopt the Middlebury Language Pledge®, modified as needed for the camper age group and language level, so that a full-immersion language environment is created. RAs are responsible for the physical and emotional safety of student campers, for student life in the dormitories, and for the support of a fun, dynamic, and engaging activities program. RAs also participate in and lead some activities, along with faculty and other staff. RAs organize and supervise residential life, and serve as counselors and support for students in the dormitory. RAs work to ensure that MMLA guidelines are followed. RA commitments also include attendance at regular team meetings. RAs will have scheduled time off each day and week.

Director of the Arabic School
The Director oversees all academic functions of the School, and directs the implementation of the School curriculum and its cultural programs. With the assistance of MMLA staff, the Director hires the School's teachers, helps recruit students, administers the School's budget, supervises students' progress during the session and provides advice and support. As part of the contract, the Director attends one meeting during the winter. 

Teachers
The primary responsibilities of teachers are assisting language senior teachers in daily group sessions (i.e., informal classes); leading activities; interacting in the target language with student campers in each part of the day (meals, recreational activities, and cultural events); and motivating student campers to speak, read, and write in their target language. Teachers help individual student campers, lead group sessions as requested by the senior teachers, provide supervision for activities of student campers in their language group, assist with administrative tasks as needed, and generally help to ensure that the program runs smoothly. Teachers will have scheduled time off each day and week. 

Interested applicants, please apply directly via the Middlebury College website by visiting: http://go.middlebury.edu/jobs. Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For assistance, please call Human Resources at (802) 443-5465.

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY invites applications for a one year full-time replacement position in Arabic. Minimum of M.A. required plus teaching experience and native or near-native fluency.  Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate language and culture courses, student advisement, and committee work. Send letter and c.v. ONLY to: Dr. Lois Oppenheim, Chair, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures, Montclair State University, Montclair NJ 07043. Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OXFORD CENTRE FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES
Publications Manager
The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, a Recognised Independent Centre of the University of Oxford, is engaged in the multi-disciplinary study of the Muslim world.
Applications for this full-time post are invited from experienced professionals with a substantial background in academic publishing, including the commissioning of new works. You will be responsible for the production, editing and quality of the Centre’s publications, which currently include the Journal of Islamic Studies and The Makers of Islamic Civilization series. You will need outstanding organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail in order to manage the complete workflow from receipt of copy to eventual publication and dissemination. The salary offered will be in the range £27,393-£36,052. Further particulars are available at www.oxcis.ac.uk/vacancies, or from the Registrar, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, George Street, Oxford OX1 2AR, to whom applications, including CV, should be sent. Applicants should arrange for three referees to write directly to the Registrar by the same date. Application deadline: to arrive no later than May 2, 2008.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Assistant Director, Middle East Center
The Middle East Center at the University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1965 to expand and strengthen Middle East Studies on campus in all relevant academic disciplines. The Center’s activities bring together contemporary research on the modern Middle East with the university's long-standing and renowned programs in ancient and medieval languages and civilizations. The Middle East Center also has an active outreach program geared to the local community. Please visit our website for additional information on our programs:   mec.sas.upenn.edu.

The position includes the following responsibilities:

• Oversight of daily operations
• Grant writing and reporting
• Serve as community outreach liaison
• Identify new outreach opportunities
• identify new funding opportunities
• Work with faculty, students in expanding curriculum, developing new courses, and pursuing new programming initiatives
• Organize lectures, conferences, performances, and other special projects.
• Administer undergraduate major requirements
• Collaborating with the director on all Middle East Center initiatives

A Bachelor's Degree is required and 2 years to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree (M.A. or M.S.) in Middle East Studies or related field (international studies) highly preferred. Outstanding organizational and administrative skills required. Two to three years experience in the Middle East or other area of the developing world would be useful. Familiarity with at least one Middle East language desirable but not required. Successful grant writing or fund raising record. Strong interpersonal and communication skills a priority. Ability to organize and work collaboratively with scholars from the Middle East and abroad. Experience and knowledge of universities and area studies centers helpful. Experience in working with the public, organizing academic programs, and office management. Position may involve some travel. Position contingent upon funding. University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please go this website to apply online: https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu.

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, the Department of Near Eastern Studies, invites applications for a position in modern Standard Arabic. Rank: Lecturer. Initial appointment: 2008-09; renewable annually for a maximum of six years. Prior language teaching experience desirable.Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of at least two referees we can contact to: Modern Standard Arabic Language Search Committee, Department of Near Eastern Studies, 110 Jones Hall, Princeton University, Princeton NJ 08544-1008. Princeton University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For information about applying to Princeton and how to self-identify, Please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm. The deadline is May 20, 2008.

QATAR UNIVERSITY
I. Political Science (International Relations/Political Economy)Assistant/Associate/Professor
Qatar University, International Affairs Program, is seeking candidates for a full-time position at the rank of assistant professor or higher in political science with specialization in international relations. Specialists in political economy are especially encouraged to apply; specialty in particular geographical region is open. In addition to a course in their specialization the applicant should be prepared to teach a course in international relations theory and political science. Qatar University is currently in the midst of a wide-ranging reform process and encourages the hiring of dynamic new faculty. Qatar University offers attractive benefits, free housing and extensive research and grant opportunities.

Full time, 3-years renewable.
Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Teaching general and specialized courses (3 a semester); 2. Office hours (3 hrs per week); 3. Supervising graduation projects; 4. Student advising; 5. Committee service.
Competencies: 1. Proficiency in spoken and written English; 2. Knowledge and practice of active learning methods; 3. IT proficiency for personal and teaching purposes; 4. Research strengths in area of specialization.
Qualifications: 1. PhD in required field; 2. Evidence of research productivity or the potential to do research; 3. Minimum of three years of teaching experience.
Required Documents: 1. Online application; 2. Curriculum vitae; 3. Names and email address of three references; 4. Academic transcript; 5. Any additional documents deemed relevant to application.
Benefits: 1. A three-year renewable contract; 2. Competitive tax-free salary; 3. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies; 4. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents; 5. Educational allowance for candidate's children (up to 3 children) in accordance with QU HR policies; 6. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies; 7. End-of-contract indemnity.
Apply ONLINE at http://recruit.qu.edu.qa/pls/recruitment/recruiter.rec. Deadline: March 31, 2008.

2. Political Theory and/or Public Policy (Assistant/Associate/Professor)
Qatar University, International Affairs Program, is seeking candidates for a full-time position at the rank of assistant professor or higher in political science with specialization in methodology and political theory and/or public policy. In addition to a course in their specialization, the applicant should be prepared to teach a course in international relations theory or introduction to political science. Located in the exciting and rapidly growing Gulf region, Qatar University is currently in the midst of a wide-ranging reform process and encourages the hiring of dynamic new faculty. Qatar University offers attractive benefits, free housing and extensive research and grant opportunities.
Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Teaching general and specialized courses (3 a semester); 2. Office hours (3 hrs per week); 3. Supervising graduation projects; 4. Student advising; 5. Committee service.
Competencies: 1. Proficiency in spoken and written English; 2. Knowledge and practice of active learning methods; 3. IT proficiency for personal and teaching purposes; 4. Research strengths in area of specialization.
Qualifications: 1. PhD in required field; 2. Evidence of research productivity or the potential to do research; 3. Minimum of three years of teaching experience.
Required Documents: 1. online application; 2. Curriculum vitae; 3. Names and email address of three references; 4. Academic transcript; 5. Any additional documents deemed relevant to application.
Benefits: 1. A three-year renewable contract; 2. Competitive tax-free salary; 3. Housing allowance in accordance with QU HR policies; 4. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents; 5. Educational allowance for candidate's children (up to 3 children) in accordance with QU HR policies; 6. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies; 7. End-of-contract indemnity.
Apply ONLINE at http://recruit.qu.edu.qa/pls/recruitment/recruiter.rec. Deadline: March 31, 2008.

3. World History, Western History (Assistant/Associate/Professor)
Qatar University's International Affairs Program is seeking candidates for full-time positions at the level of assistant professor or higher in World History. Specialists in Western History are specifically encouraged to apply. Located in the exciting and rapidly growing Gulf region, Qatar University is currently in the midst of a wide-ranging reform process and encourages the hiring of dynamic new faculty. Qatar University offers attractive benefits, free housing and extensive research and grant opportunities.
Duties and responsibilities: 1. Teaching general and specialized courses (3 a semester);
2. Office hours (3 hrs per week); 3. Supervising graduation projects; 4. Student advising; 5. Committee service.
Competencies: 1. Proficiency in spoken and written English; 2. Knowledge and practice of active learning methods; 3. IT proficiency for personal and teaching purposes; 4. Research strengths in area of specialization.
Qualifications: 1. PhD in required field.; 2. Evidence of research productivity or the potential to do research; 3. Minimum of three years of teaching experience.
Required Documents: 1. Online application; 2. Curriculum vitae; 3. Names and email address of three references; 4. Academic transcript; 5. Any additional documents deemed relevant to application.
Benefits: 1. A three-year renewable contract; 2. Competitive tax-free salary; 3. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies; 4. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents; 5. Educational allowance for candidate's children (up to 3 children) in accordance with QU HR policies; 6. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies; 7. End-of-contract indemnity.
Apply ONLINE at http://recruit.qu.edu.qa/pls/recruitment/recruiter.rec. Deadline: March 31, 2008.

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Director, International Business Program/
Professor of Regional Studies and/or Foreign Languages
Senior faculty position as Director of a large undergraduate International Business program that encompasses coursework in the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Business Administration.  Duties include teaching one course per term; chairing the International Business program committee, composed of liberal arts and business faculty; overseeing International Business curriculum and supervising academic advising of approximately 850 majors. The Director will serve as Arts and Letters Liaison to the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and will be responsible for multiple degree programs with universities in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Canada, including the MEXUS Program.  The Director will assume a leadership role in external development initiatives (grants, gifts, endowments). The position also involves interaction with the bi-national regional international business community and local community college and high school feeder institutions. 

Candidates must have a doctorate and a teaching and research record appropriate for tenure in one of the academic departments of the College of Arts and Letters at SDSU.  Involvement in international education is highly desirable as is foreign language proficiency, a doctorate in a foreign language, or research in languages other than English.  Previous experience in the following areas is highly desirable: department chair; teaching regional studies or foreign languages; interdisciplinary curriculum and program development, and international student exchange and internship development.  Appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor; salary commensurate with rank and record of teaching, research and service. 

Candidates should submit letter of interest including narrative statement of experience and qualifications, full curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references.  Address applications and queries to: Dean Popp, Chair, Search Committee, International Business Program, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego CA 92182-7732 (619 594-4505; fax: 619 594-7728; ib@mail.sdsu.edu). SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran status, including veterans of the Vietnam era. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. 

SKIDMORE COLLEGE, the Department of History, invites applications for a one-year (2008-09) visiting assistant professorship in the history of the Islamic World. All areas of expertise will be considered, including the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Six course load. PhD and teaching experience preferred, but qualified ABDs will be considered.
 
To learn more about this position and submit your materials for consideration please visit our website at:  jobs.skidmore.edu.

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, or sexual orientation.

UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE (USIP) seeks an individual to serve as a Program Officer in the Institute’s Grant Program. The Institute provides funding to individuals and civil society organizations throughout the world for research, education and training projects, and for the dissemination of information on international peace building and conflict resolution. The individual hired will play a significant role in the administration of the Grant Program. Duties include: 1) Managing a diverse portfolio of grants; 2) Providing guidance to applicants in the preparation of grant proposals, including active assistance in the development of grant applications from organizations in countries identified as priorities by the USIP; 3) Reviewing and evaluating new proposals; 4) Managing the process of proposal evaluation, including internal and external peer review; 5) Monitoring the implementation and evaluation of grant projects and contracts; 6) Assisting in the Grant Program’s strategic planning. The successful candidate will also develop and manage programming activities on behalf of grantees, including conferences, workshops, or presentations at USIP, and will serve as a resource person for USIP in the individual’s area(s) of expertise. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The successful candidate will have: a) PhD or comparable experience in the social sciences, security studies, international relations, peace keeping or conflict management studies; b) demonstrated skills in grant making, evaluation and administration; c) experience with preparation of publications accessible to a broad public audience; d) significant international or other experience in effective cross-cultural communication; and e) strong interpersonal and communication skills. In addition to these qualifications, the Institute also welcomes applications from individuals that possess area expertise, with a particular interest in and expertise on Africa. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. Benefits include an excellent retirement program, health and dental insurance, life insurance, annual and sick leave programs, flexible spending accounts, etc. Employment with the U.S. Institute of Peace is not a Federal Government position .Interested candidates should submit a resume including recent salary history to: USIP Vacancy No. 200827, 1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036 (Fax: 202-833-1019; vacancies+200827@usip.org). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY, the Language Studies Department, invites applications for a full-time, two/ three year term position in Arabic, PhD preferred. Native or near-native proficiency required, and college level teaching experience in Arabic. The successful candidate must be strongly committed to teaching at the undergraduate level and will be expected to teach all levels of Arabic, particularly first and second year. The proven ability to teach Media Arabic, or an Arabic Dialect would be a plus. The Language Studies Department at the Naval Academy offers seven languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. U.S. Naval Academy civilian faculty members are federal government employees.
 
Candidates should send curriculum vitae, and a concise description of teaching methodology, teaching experience, research interests, and areas of specialization to: Arabic Search Committee, Language Studies Department, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402, and should arrange for three letters of recommendations to be sent to the same address.

The U.S. Naval Academy is committed to identifying minority persons and women with the appropriate qualifications and is an EO/AA employer. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Deadline for application is May 15, 2008.

WELLESLEY COLLEGE seeks applicants for a part-time, non-tenure-track, one-year position in Arabic Language, beginning in September 2008. The successful candidate will teach Elementary Arabic (a year-long course that runs in the fall and spring semesters) and one semester of Intermediate Arabic (in the spring). Applicants should have native or near native fluency in Arabic and English, and teaching experience in Elementary and Intermediate Arabic. Salary varies according to qualifications and experience. Please submit a letter of application and the names and contact information of three referees to Arabic Search Committee, Middle Eastern Studies, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley MA 02481. Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educational institution and employer. The college is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe that they will contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply. Deadline: May 20, 2008.

WHITMAN COLLEGE, the Religion Department, announces a  one-year position in Near Eastern Religions  for AY 2008-09. Area of specialization and methodological approach are open, but preference will be given to applicants with an ability to teach courses in Islam and at least one other religious tradition, as well as General Studies. Completed PhD preferred but ABD candidates will be considered. Three courses per semester; competitive salary and benefits. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates are strongly encouraged to address their potential contribution to the promotion of diversity, a core value of the Whitman College community; their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction; and separate statements on the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda. Send to: Professor Jonathan Walters, Chair, Near Eastern Religions Search Committee, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla WA 99362. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia Basin, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org. Review of applications will commence March 31, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.

WORLD LEARNING
SIT Study Abroad
Academic Director, Oman: Political Culture and Development
World Learning is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

Start date: Aug. 1, 2008
Program base: Muscat, Oman
General Description:
SIT Study Abroad, a program of World Learning, is recruiting for an Academic Director (AD) for a semester-long study abroad program located in Oman. The theme of the program is Political Culture and Development. This program follows the SIT semester model with its focus on experiential learning to complement classroom instruction. Students finish their academic semester undertaking an independent research project, known as an ISP, which complements their academic coursework composed of thematic seminar and a research methodology class.

The Academic Director is generally responsible for:

• General management, implementation, and delivery of the study abroad program; Advising in matters regarding academic program delivery and scheduling;
• Organizing and delivering the students' initial cross-cultural orientation and the thematic seminar;
• Helping with the organization of educational visits and field trips and integrating the learning from these, as well as from the homestay, into the traditional coursework components of the program;
• Working with Language Coordinator and language instructors to ensure highest quality, field-based language instruction;
• Generally guiding and advising students in both their cross-cultural learning processes and academic experiences - thus serving as an educator/teacher in the broadest sense by assisting students to draw substantive connections from among different aspects of the experience;
• Conducting the program review and academic evaluation at the end of the program and preparing a rigorous written evaluation for each student's transcript, clarifying both what the student achieved and how it was achieved;
• Facilitating a constructive relationship between SIT students and host country nationals involved with the program;
• Managing program logistics and administration;
• Providing student support for medical, personal and security issues.
• Negotiating cost-effective program services and managing the program budget throughout the program;
• Maintaining regular communication with the SIT Study Abroad office in Brattleboro and submitting detailed, timely reports, as required.

Specific Requirements:
Master's degree required (Ph.D. preferred), in discipline related to the program theme as well as academic and practical knowledge of the region with advanced proficiency in Arabic required. Swahili proficiency a plus.

College teaching and experience with U.S. undergraduates desirable. Further, he/she must be attuned to the educational philosophy and expectations of SIT and possess both commitment to academic excellence and the personal leadership qualities required by the program. Among the latter are cultural sensitivity and adaptability; intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for challenge; tact and diplomacy in working with host nationals, and American students; organizational ability; budget management skills; computer literacy; energy; and a sense of humor.

Term: The position will begin August 1, 2008 with a 10-day training period in the US. Salary commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.

To apply: Please visit our website www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment tab to submit a resume and cover letter. If you do not see the job you are interested in please “search all.” You may also email a resume and cover letter to jobs@worldlearning.org. Please note, a resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

Application Deadline: Open until position is filled.

YALE UNIVERSITY, the Near East Languages and Civilizations Department (NELC), announces an opening for a one-year full-time position as Lector in modern Turkish Language and Culture beginning July 1, 2008. Primary duties will be to teach five courses in academic year 2008-09 including elementary (2 courses) and intermediate (2 courses) in four learning-skill areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The fifth course will focus advanced language skills drawing on modern literary, social, political, cultural and/or sociolinguistic topics related to the Turkish language appropriate to the appointee's qualifications and expertise. The Lector will participate in and help build the Turkish component of the NELC Department and the modern Middle East Studies program of the MacMillan Center.

Applicants must have: 1) native or near-native fluency in modern Turkish; 2) strong English skills; 3) experience in teaching Turkish as a second language in a college or university environment; 4) a college degree in a relevant discipline. Send letter of application, curriculum vita and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Colleen Manassa, Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations, Yale University, PO Box 208236, New Haven CT 06520-8236.

Letters of reference will be accepted via email to maureen.draicchio@yale.edu. Referees should include full title, current employer/institution and contact information. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Applications deadline: May12, 2008.

YALE UNIVERSITY
Middle East Studies Post Doctoral Associate
Council on Middle East Studies and Council on African Studies, MacMillan Center
Yale University, the MacMillan Center, invites applications for a post-doctoral position at Yale University for AY2008–2009. The successful candidate may specialize in North Africa and/or comparative work focusing on Africa and the Middle East. Candidates must have completed the PhD by the time of appointment, have research/teaching experience in the social sciences related to contemporary issues, have in-depth knowledge of at least one ME and North Africa-related language and fluency in English. The post-doctoral associate will pursue his/her own research and teach one course related to his/her interests. Applicants should submit a cover letter, one-page description of research plans; a draft of a course syllabus; names and contact information of two references and a CV.

Compensation includes an annual salary of $40,000, health coverage, office space, and access to a computer, the Yale library system and other facilities available to members of the Yale community. Yale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

 All information should be submitted to: North Africa Studies Post Doctoral Associate Competition, c/o Kira Gallick, Council of Middle East Studies, The Mac Millan Center, 34 Hillhouse Avenue, PO Box 208206, New Haven CT06520. For additional information, email kira.gallick@yale.edu or call (203) 436-2553. Deadline for submission: April 18, 2008.

ZAYTUNA INSTITUTE, a nonprofit organization in Berkeley, California, is in the process of establishing an Islamic seminary. The Director of Programs and Admissions is among the first positions to be filled, and this person will help build the seminary program from the ground up, working closely with our Academic Affairs Committee. Duties include developing a solid curriculum to fulfill accreditation requirements as well as developing academic policies and an administrative infrastructure to support the seminary program.
We are seeking a candidate with strong leadership qualities and a proven background in academia related to administrative and student/faculty support work. Qualifications include a master’s degree; at least 305 years of work experience, preferably in higher education administration, student records, or academic advising; and a well-rounded background in Islam and its rich traditions. For more information, download the full job ad at www.zaytuna.org/directorofprograms.pdf or call (510) 548-1979. Deadline: May 15, 2008.