Part-Time Lecturer in Modern Arabic Literature (non-tenure track)

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 apply.interfolio.com/182809 Please contact Professor Alexandra Shraytekh at alexandra.shraytekh@tufts.edu 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. Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University?s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/ . If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu . Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/