Assistant Professor

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures (NESA) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Arabic Philology and Epigraphy. We seek candidates whose research focuses on Arabic Philology and related aspects and who have the ability to teach undergraduate General Education courses on Arabic language and culture as well as graduate-level courses in philology, epigraphy, and linguistics. Native or near-native fluency in both English and Arabic is required.

Requirements

• PhD in Arabic linguistics or related field as of August 15, 2026
• Ability to provide training in research methods in Arabic linguistics and related fields to undergraduate and graduate students
• Native or near-native fluency in both English and Arabic

Nice To Haves

• College level teaching experience
• Ability to contribute to the university-level AI Fluency Initiative and the proposed Arts & Humanities AI Institute
• Ability to foster synergy with other programs within NESA and across campus

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Conducts research focusing on Arabic linguistics, philology, and epigraphy
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a student body with many different backgrounds at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Actively contributes to cross-disciplinary research
• Contributes to the department in service and committee work as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• tuition assistance for employees and their dependents
• state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree