Visiting Assistant Professor of Arabic

Hamilton College: Hamilton College Faculty

The German, Russian, Italian and Arabic Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a one-year visiting position with the possibility of a one-year renewal in Arabic beginning July 1, 2026. The candidate will be expected to offer courses in Arabic literature or cultural studies, as well as to teach Modern Standard Arabic language courses. Applicants should have native, or near-native, fluency in Arabic and a record of excellence in teaching Arabic language using a communicative approach that emphasizes developing students' language skills in meaningful, real-world contexts. Specialization, period, and subfields are open, but we are seeking candidates with interdisciplinary research interests who can also contribute to the College's program in Middle East/Islamicate Worlds Studies. Your cover letter should highlight your teaching experience and describe your Arabic language pedagogy. It should also address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College's educational goals.

The GRIA Department offers a diverse curriculum that includes language and literature courses. To learn more about our department, please visit: https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/the-department-of-german-russian-italian-and-arabic. Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The teaching load for this position is five courses for the academic year. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $77,900 to $80,400. Candidates should submit a cover letter and c.v. via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/185105. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Tina Hall, Search Committee Chair, at thall@hamilton.edu. We will begin considering applications on May 1.