Middle Eastern Studies - Assistant Professor of Instruction (non-tenure track)

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Professional-Track Faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction, with the opportunity for promotion to Associate Professor and Professor of Instruction based on a sustained record of teaching and service, and all university guidelines governing professional track faculty promotion. The position will begin in the Fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year. Duties will include teaching language courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses on Akkadian, Sumerian, and other languages. Additional teaching responsibilities may be required such as the "Gateway" and "Capstone" courses for our undergraduate majors. This position is well-suited for a candidate interested in a career devoted to teaching and general service to the university, and is eligible for an initial three-year, rolling contract.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures or a related field
• Substantial experience in teaching Akkadian

Nice To Haves

• Advanced expertise in Linguistics and Comparative Semitics

Responsibilities

• Teaching language courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses on Akkadian, Sumerian, and other languages.
• Additional teaching responsibilities may be required such as the "Gateway" and "Capstone" courses for our undergraduate majors.
• General service to the university

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees