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TITLE OF POSITION:
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Adjunct Instructor, Middle East Studies
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STATUS:
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Part-time,
one-semester contract
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DEPARTMENT:
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College of
Science, Health and the Liberal Arts
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Candidates
must be qualified to teach "The Middle East," an area studies course
that introduces students to the contemporary culture, politics, economics and
recent history of southwest Asia and North Africa. The successful candidate will be a dynamic
and experienced teacher who applies active student-learning methods in the
classroom. Two sections of the course will be offered in the Spring 2013
semester course on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Classes begin on January 9, 2013.
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EDUCATION REQUIRED:
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PhD
(or expected completion of PhD by December 2012) in Middle Eastern history, Middle
Eastern Studies, political science, human geography or related field is
preferred.
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PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY:
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The
University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We
seek and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds,
experience and perspectives. Further information on the University’s
general education core curriculum (the College Studies program) is available
at www.PhilaU.edu.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
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Candidates should submit a letter of application detailing
experiences and areas of academic specialization and a curriculum vitae.
Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of
candidates will begin in mid-October and continue until the position is
filled.
Applications
should be submitted to Associate Dean Tom Schrand, College of Science, Health
and the Liberal Arts, Philadelphia University, 4201 Henry Ave, Philadelphia,
PA 19144-5497 or to SchrandT@PhilaU.edu.
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STARTING DATE:
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January 2103
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POSTING DATE:
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October 2012
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Philadelphia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
