University Lecturer in Arabic Language

mona Baker; Oslo; On-site; NOK 416,000 - 483,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Oslo is seeking a University Lecturer in Arabic to teach BA level courses. Responsibilities include preparing course material, conducting assessments, and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree and have teaching experience, preferably in Arabic as a foreign language. The role offers a stimulating working environment and competitive salary ranging from 416,200 to 482,800 NOK, depending on expertise.

Benefits

Salary based on experience

Attractive welfare arrangements

Stimulating working environment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed.
• Teaching experience in Arabic as a foreign language preferred.
• Able to teach in a Scandinavian language or English.

Responsibilities

• Teach Arabic language at BA level.
• Provide assessments and course materials.
• Contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching Arabic as a foreign language

Communication skills

Teamwork

Experience with internet-based teaching

Education

Master’s degree

Pedagogical education

Job description

Overview

The University of Oslo, Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages, invites applications for a full-time position as University Lecturer in Arabic at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages. A full-time position is available from 15th of August 2015. The position is a teaching role without research duties, with 25 percent of the time reserved for professional and academic development and administrative work. The holder will be one of two University Lecturers teaching Arabic language in cooperation with other faculty members. They will teach Arabic courses at BA level (standard Arabic and Egyptian Arabic) and will be responsible for examinations. Teaching includes practical language (grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, etc.), as well as exercises and testing. Preparation of course materials and glossaries is also part of the duties.

Responsibilities

• Teach Arabic language in cooperation with other faculty members, at BA level (standard Arabic and Egyptian Arabic).
• Provide examinations and assess student work; teach practical language (grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, etc.); design exercises and tests.
• Prepare course materials and glossaries; contribute to curriculum development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree completed.
• Pedagogical education in teaching Arabic as a foreign language or documented equivalent qualifications.
• Native speaker of Arabic or near-native competence in Arabic.
• Able to teach in a Scandinavian language or in English; if not fluent in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, the appointee will be expected within two years to learn sufficient Norwegian to participate actively in all functions the position may involve.
• Solid communication skills.

Requested Qualifications and Personal Skills

• Teaching experience, preferably in teaching Arabic as a foreign language.
• Experience with internet-based teaching and flexible learning.
• Experience producing course materials.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Motivation for the post.

We offer

• Salary based on salary level 48-57 (416 200 – 482 800 NOK) depending on level of expertise.
• A stimulating working environment.
• Attractive welfare arrangements.

Submissions

Applicants must submit the following attachments with the electronic application:

• Letter of application describing qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• List of publications.

Further information

As a general rule, an interview and a trial lecture will be part of the assessment process. See Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts. The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees aiming to secure rights to research results. The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.