Visiting Assistant Professor, Arabic Studies
Williams College: Arabic Studies
Location: Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Open Date: Jun 30, 2026
Deadline:
Description
The Arabic Studies Department at Williams College is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Arabic Studies for a two-year appointment (2026-2028), beginning in fall 2026 and ending in May 2028. Specialization is open, with Ph.D. required by the beginning of the appointment. Excellent training and experience teaching all levels of Arabic language to non-native speakers and an active research agenda are essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a record of success in teaching Arabic 101/102 and whose record points to promising contributions to scholarship. The selected candidate will teach two courses per semester, including one each semester in their field of specialty. It is also expected that the selected candidate will participate meaningfully in the Winter Study curriculum which is during January.
We are especially interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to the rich and diverse intellectual life of a campus made up of colleagues and students from widely varying backgrounds. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage individuals whose experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to academic excellence and innovation to apply. Williams offers visiting faculty participation in the college's professional development program First3, access to a number of online NCFDD resources, and support through the newly established Rice Center for Teaching.
Qualifications
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, student evaluations, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate's experience and success as a teacher. In the letter of application, we ask that candidates provide a detailed account of their experience teaching Arabic and speak to their ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. We also invite candidates to speak to their effective use of immersion in the classroom. In late July candidates short-listed for the position will be asked to submit a video of themselves teaching an Arabic class. All materials should be addressed to Brahim El Guabli, Chair (be2@williams.edu), and must be submitted through Interfolio. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/188876
*Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
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