Postdoctoral Fellowship or Visiting Assistant Professor

The Department of Asian Studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a full-time visiting position in the languages and cultures of Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) beginning August 1, 2027. This is a full-time one-year position with a teaching load of either four courses (Postdoctoral Fellowship) or five courses (Visiting Assistant Professor) per year. The appointment has the possibility for renewal contingent on successful annual review and ongoing curricular needs. The applicant will be expected to teach at least three courses per year in Modern Standard Arabic at the elementary and intermediate levels. Additional courses in Arabic literature and/or cinema or associated course(s) will be taught in English.

About Hobart and William Smith

Hobart and William Smith is a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences college in New York’s Finger Lakes region, enrolling approximately 2,000 students and maintaining a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. Known for its relationship-rich educational experience and commitment to student success, HWS combines outstanding teaching, engaged scholarship and meaningful mentorship to prepare graduates for fulfilling careers and lives.

One of the few undergraduate institutions designated a Carnegie Top Research institution, HWS offers faculty exceptional opportunities to pursue ambitious scholarship while collaborating closely with undergraduates. Faculty benefit from strong support for research and creative activity, interdisciplinary collaboration, community-engaged learning, and a vibrant academic community dedicated to innovation, intellectual inquiry and student outcomes.

The successful candidate will be able to teach Modern Standard Arabic to beginners and to heritage speakers at the elementary and intermediate level and will be able to support students as they prepare for and return from study abroad in programs in Tunisia and Jordan. The candidate should be prepared to offer a broadly accessible English-language offering that can be cross-listed in Asian Studies, Africana Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Global Studies, or International Relations. Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. or ABD in Near Eastern Languages and Literature, History, or a related field by summer 2027. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of or potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and the ability to create an inclusive learning environment.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching statement with attention to inclusivity in the classroom via Interfolio. Contact information for three confidential professional references should also be provided. Review of applications will begin immediately, and all applications received by November 30 will be given full consideration.

The salary range for this position is $40,228 - $57,800.

Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources ([email protected]). HWS is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require disability-related accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or 315-781-3312 so we can work with you to meet your needs.

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If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected] or 315-781-3312.