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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Assistant Professor of Arabic - Tenure Track
Hiring Range: $76,000 to $83,000*
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: Virginia Military Institute
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This full-time, in-person position includes the responsibilities of teaching all levels of Arabic (3-3), scholarship, professional citizenship activities, and mentoring students.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Arabic, Arabic Studies, or a related field. Ph.D. must be in hand by the start of the appointment, and a native or near-native fluency in Arabic (MSA + a dialect) and English. Specialization is open but preference will be given to Arabic pedagogy, Arabic linguistics, and Arabic literature.
Additional Considerations
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor with a start date of 1 August 2027. We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative teacher-scholar, who embraces the integrated approach of Arabic pedagogy, to join our departmental focus of developing linguistically proficient and culturally competent learners. Willingness to participate in summer study abroad programs with students is a plus.
Salary commensurate with experience for the assistant professor position in Arabic.
Faculty members wear uniforms and adhere to military customs, but military experience among the faculty is neither required nor expected.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applications should include
- Cover letter
- Current CV
- Unofficial transcript of highest degree (requests for official transcripts may be requested at a later date)
- Teaching Philosophy, including reference to methods and experience with teaching Arabic dialect(s) and MSA
- Three letters of recommendation.
Alternatively, letters of recommendation and any questions may be sent to the search chair Jason Schroepfer via email to MLJobSearch@vmi.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted virtually and on a rolling basis.
Background check is required for final candidate.
Contact Information
Name: Matthew Hart
Phone: 540-464-7051
Email: hartmp@vmi.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Title: Assistant Professor of Arabic - Tenure Track
Hiring Range: $76,000 to $83,000*
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: Virginia Military Institute
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This full-time, in-person position includes the responsibilities of teaching all levels of Arabic (3-3), scholarship, professional citizenship activities, and mentoring students.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Arabic, Arabic Studies, or a related field. Ph.D. must be in hand by the start of the appointment, and a native or near-native fluency in Arabic (MSA + a dialect) and English. Specialization is open but preference will be given to Arabic pedagogy, Arabic linguistics, and Arabic literature.
Additional Considerations
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor with a start date of 1 August 2027. We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative teacher-scholar, who embraces the integrated approach of Arabic pedagogy, to join our departmental focus of developing linguistically proficient and culturally competent learners. Willingness to participate in summer study abroad programs with students is a plus.
Salary commensurate with experience for the assistant professor position in Arabic.
Faculty members wear uniforms and adhere to military customs, but military experience among the faculty is neither required nor expected.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applications should include
- Cover letter
- Current CV
- Unofficial transcript of highest degree (requests for official transcripts may be requested at a later date)
- Teaching Philosophy, including reference to methods and experience with teaching Arabic dialect(s) and MSA
- Three letters of recommendation.
Alternatively, letters of recommendation and any questions may be sent to the search chair Jason Schroepfer via email to MLJobSearch@vmi.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted virtually and on a rolling basis.
Background check is required for final candidate.
Contact Information
Name: Matthew Hart
Phone: 540-464-7051
Email: hartmp@vmi.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Arabic Language Specialist
Verify your degree field before applying
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum education requirement for the role. A linguistics, Arabic studies, or translation degree maps cleanly to EB-2 eligibility, while unrelated degrees may push your case to EB-3 skilled worker classification instead.
Target federal contractors with security clearances
Defense and intelligence contractors frequently sponsor Arabic Language Specialists because qualified U.S. citizens are scarce. Look for employers already enrolled in E-Verify, which signals active federal contracting and a familiarity with employment-based sponsorship paperwork.
Search for employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 green card filing history for language and linguistics roles, so you're not guessing which organizations will sponsor before you invest time in an application.
Request the prevailing wage tier upfront
Your employer must file a prevailing wage determination with DOL before starting PERM. Ask which wage level they intend to request. Level I or II wages can undermine your EB-2 case, since advanced-degree positions should typically reflect Level III or IV.
Document dialect specialization in your credentials
PERM job descriptions often specify a dialect, such as Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian, or Levantine. Gather certificates, performance reviews, or government-issued language test results that match the dialect your prospective employer names in the PERM filing.
Understand the EB-3 priority date before accepting an offer
If your country of birth has an EB-3 backlog, your green card wait could extend years beyond your I-140 approval. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin for your chargeability country before accepting a PERM-based offer to assess realistic timelines.
Green Card Arabic Language Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Arabic Language Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the position and your credentials. EB-2 covers Arabic Language Specialist roles requiring a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in a specialized area such as legal or intelligence translation. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree or two years of training. Your employer's PERM job description determines which category fits.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, so there's no two- or three-year renewal cycle. It also has no annual lottery, unlike H-1B visa. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication typically takes one to two years before you even reach adjustment of status, and priority date backlogs can add more time depending on your country of birth.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Arabic Language Specialists?
Federal agencies, defense contractors, intelligence community vendors, translation and localization firms, and large law firms with international practices are the most consistent sponsors. Many also hold federal contracts requiring E-Verify enrollment, which correlates with experience navigating employment-based sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history specifically for language and linguistics roles.
Can my employer use my dialect specialization to justify EB-2 classification?
Yes. If the position genuinely requires an advanced degree and specialized knowledge of a particular Arabic dialect, such as Levantine or Gulf Arabic for intelligence analysis, the employer can structure the PERM job requirements to support EB-2. The key is that the degree and specialization requirement must reflect the actual job duties, not be inflated solely to improve visa category eligibility.
What happens to my green card case if I change jobs during the process?
If your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, you may be able to port your priority date and EB classification to a new employer in a same or similar occupational role under AC21 portability rules. Arabic Language Specialist roles often qualify because the SOC classification remains consistent across federal and private sector positions, but your new employer will need to file a new PERM or I-140 to continue sponsorship.