The Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University invites applications for a full-time position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Arabic, starting August 2026, for a one-year contract.
We seek a dynamic individual committed to innovative methods of teaching Modern Standard Arabic in the context of Arab-Islamic culture. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and an Arabic dialect; experience in proficiency-based, communicative methods of teaching Modern Standard Arabic; and thorough grounding in classical Arabic language (including syntax and morphology). Experience in proficiency testing is a plus.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in hand by Summer 2026 is preferred; advanced ABDs will also be considered.
Application materials
1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Teaching statement
4. Writing sample
5. Names of three references
The projected base salary range is $59,750.46-$66,389.40. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Requesting Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website fo r general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicantsYou also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu
