The Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (MCLLC – https://mcl.as.uky.edu/) in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for a part-time instructor of Arabic and Islamic Studies to teach one section of AIS 101. This is a temporary, non-tenure eligible appointment for the Fall 2022 semester beginning August 1.
A master’s degree in Arabic or Education and superior fluency in Arabic are preferred.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a copy of the transcript for highest degree earned. In addition, please provide the name and contact information for one reference when prompted in the academic profile.
Questions about this position should be addressed to Dr. Ghadir Zannoun, Associate Professor, MCLLC ( mailto: ghadir.zannoun@uky.edughadir.zannoun@uky.edu) or Dr. Aiyub Palmer, Associate Professor, MCLLC ( mailto: aiyub.palmer@uky.eduaiyub.palmer@uky.edu).
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities.
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.