"Middle Eastern Studies Assistant Professor of Instruction (non-tenure track)"

Middle Eastern Studies Assistant Professor of Instruction (non-tenure track)

College/School/Unit: College of Liberal Arts
Department: Middle Eastern Studies
Posted: Nov 19, 2025
Apply By: Jan 1, 2026

Description

The Department of Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Professional-Track Faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction, with the opportunity for promotion to Associate Professor and Professor of Instruction based on a sustained record of teaching and service, and all university guidelines governing professional track faculty promotion. The position will begin in the Fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year. Duties will include teaching language courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses on Akkadian, Sumerian, and other languages. Additional teaching responsibilities may be required such as the "Gateway" and "Capstone" courses for our undergraduate majors. This position is well-suited for a candidate interested in a career devoted to teaching and general service to the university, and is eligible for an initial three-year, rolling contract.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures or a related field and substantial experience in teaching Akkadian. Preferred qualifications include advanced expertise in Linguistics and Comparative Semitics.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi (both graduate and undergraduate), and the names of three references who could provide letters of recommendation at a later stage. Additional materials may be requested after initial review of applications.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability. For further information, please contact:

Bruce Wells
Department Chair
bruce.wells@austin.utexas.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.