Assistant Professor in Arabic Studies/Comparative Literature Program in Comparative and World Literature

The Program in Comparative and World Literature at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with an emphasis on the literatures and cultures of the Arab world. Area of specialization open. The candidate should be able to teach advanced courses in Arabic culture and literatures, as well as general education courses in global studies and comparative courses in world literature. Specializations in any of the following fields are a plus: a related literary tradition, gender, film and media studies, intellectual history, art. A Ph.D. is required at time of appointment. Successful candidates will provide evidence of an active research agenda and publication record, and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Teaching load is two courses (or equivalent) per semester. Salary is competitive. Target start date is August 16, 2014.

To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: letter of application, CV, including contact information (or Interfolio ID) for three references, and a representative writing sample. The search committee may contact the applicant about soliciting letters of reference at a later point, after a first review of the files. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by November 1, 2013.

For more information, contact slcl-hr@illinois.edu or visit http://www.complit.illinois.edu/