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Boston University, Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures,
invites applications for a full-time position of Lecturer in Turkish beginning
September 2005. Initial appointment is for three years, renewable, with the
possibility of conversion to tenure-track status.

Qualifications: PhD in Turkish Studies or a related field in the social sciences
or humanities; demonstrated capacity for research and publication;
experience in teaching college-level Turkish language; and native or near-
native fluency in Turkish and English. Experience in curriculum development
is an asset. Area of specialization is open, although modern Turkish literature,
intellectual history, folklore, or cultural studies are desirable. Ph.D. must be in
hand at time of appointment.

Duties: developing a program in Turkish language, beginning with a 2-
semester sequence, and teaching undergraduate courses in his/her area of
specialization. Course load is two courses a semester. The successful
candidate will be joining a developing program in Arabic, Persian and
Eurasian languages.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation
and evidence of successful teaching, including list of courses taught, student
evaluations, and brief curriculum development plan to:
Prof. Jenny B. White, Chair, Turkish Search Committee,
Department of Anthropology, Boston University, 232 Bay State Rd., Boston,
MA 02215.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority
candidates are encouraged to apply. Application deadline: January 15, 2004.

Janus, L. [LCTL-T] open position: Turkish Boston U. Less Commonly Taught
Language Teachers' listserv. LCTL-T@tc.umn.edu (10 Dec. 2004).
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