The Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts is seeking a part-time lecturer to teach in the Fall semester of 2026. Responsibilities consist of teaching one course, Modern Arabic Literature, which will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30–11:45 AM.
Requirements: Native or near-native fluency in both Arabic and English; demonstrated excellence in teaching in the U.S.; Ph.D. in Arabic literature or a closely related field (ABD considered).
To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence, and two letters of reference. Confidential letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to Interfolio by the referees. All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/182809 Please contact Professor Alexandra Shraytekh at [email protected] with any questions.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.
Per the Part-time Lecturer Collective Bargaining Agreement the per course rate for AY 2026-2027 is $9,669.
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