Job Details

Teaching Assistant in Arabic

Position Number: 6146599
Location: Doha, Qatar
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Teaching Assistant in Arabic

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is dedicated to fulfilling Georgetown University's mission of promoting intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding through serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Embodying this spirit of the University, Georgetown's Qatar campus undertakes education, research, and service in order to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind. We demonstrate the values of Georgetown University; seek to build upon the world-class reputation of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service; and work with our partner, Qatar Foundation, in its endeavors to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Requirements

Georgetown University in Qatar is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) for our intensive Arabic language courses. We offer two tracks: Arabic as a second language and Arabic as a heritage language. The Arabic TA program will be administered by the Office of Academic Services in conjunction with the Arabic Language Program Director.

This part-time position requires a commitment of 15 to 29 hours per week and involves teaching Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced language courses designed for both Heritage Language Learners and Second Language Learners.

As this position is based in Qatar and offers no relocation assistance, GU-Q is looking for locally based candidates only. This is a non-sponsored position that requires all applicants to already have the necessary sponsorship to live and work in Qatar.

Responsibilities:

Assist with in-class activities.
Meet with professor for class preparation and planning.
Grade daily homework and assignments.
Prepare and deliver 1-hour recitation/review session every Thursday.
Standard office hours during which TAs can provide one on one session for speaking and writing exercises.
Support Arabic peer tutoring program and other language support programs.

Requirements:

Master's degree (completed or in progress) in Arabic Language and Literature, Arabic Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
Experience teaching university-level Modern Standard Arabic to native and non-native speakers preferred.
Ability to contribute to and thrive in a diverse, multicultural, and co-educational setting.
Capability to work independently and in groups.
Effective communication skills to interact professionally with members of the campus community.
Availability to work five days a week.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University in Qatar, you must submit a resume/CV for each position of interest. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

Need some assistance with the application process? Contact us at guqhr@georgetown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.

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