In addition to applying on careers.umich.edu, interested applicants must apply by completing the application located at  https://apply.interfolio.com/167848. You will be required to upload a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, a current CV, and the names and email addresses for three people who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. You will also have the option to upload self-developed teaching materials (such as a syllabus, a classroom activity, a quiz and an exam), recent teaching evaluations for at least two courses, and to provide a link to a teaching demonstration video.

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Middle East Studies at the University of Michigan, invite applications for a LEO Lecturer I in Arabic Language for the Fall 2025 Term. This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 25, 2025. 

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities include instruction at any assigned level of Arabic classes and active involvement in teamwork and program affairs. Appointment level will be 100%. This is a renewable one-term appointment.

Applicants should have Superior level proficiency in Standard Arabic, English, and at least one variety of spoken Arabic. Experience teaching Arabic at the post-secondary level is required. Minimum of a Master's degree in foreign language teaching or equivalent field is required. 

A demonstrated understanding of and ability to use a proficiency-based, communicative methodology in language instruction is highly desired.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: MES-ChiefAdmin@umich.edu 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The selection criteria used for this search is based on how the applicant's education and experience meets the required minimum qualifications for the position. Excellence in teaching and instruction will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.