[Discussion] Position announcement - Boston University

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

From: Jenny White <jbwhite@bu.edu>

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 Road
Boston, MA 02215.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: January 15, 2004.