Position: Arabic Language Instructor (Adult Education)
Location: The Mecca Center – Willowbrook, IL
Position Type: Part-Time or Contract
About The Mecca Center:
The Mecca Center is a vibrant mosque and community center committed to providing quality educational, spiritual, and social programming. Our adult education department is expanding its offerings to meet the growing demand for advanced Arabic instruction tailored to adult learners seeking university-level proficiency.
Position Summary:
The Mecca Center is seeking a qualified and experienced Arabic Language Instructor to lead university-level Arabic courses for adult learners. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in Arabic language instruction and experience teaching grammar, reading comprehension, writing, and conversation at an advanced level.
Responsibilities:
• Deliver a structured Arabic course aligned with university standards
• Prepare engaging lesson plans, assignments, and assessments
• Teach grammar, syntax, and morphology in classical (fuṣḥā) spoken Arabic
• Provide regular feedback to students and monitor progress
• Maintain a supportive, respectful, and intellectually enriching classroom environment
• Collaborate with the Adult Education team to ensure alignment with institutional goals
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Arabic Language, Arabic Literature, Applied Linguistics, or a related field
• Experience teaching Arabic to adult learners at a university or institutional level (minimum 3 years preferred).
• Strong command of classical and modern standard Arabic, with proficiency in English for instruction.
• Ability to teach in-person at The Mecca Center.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Islamic terminology and classical texts and proficiency in Qurʾanic reading and pronunciation
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience teaching in Islamic centers, colleges, or university settings
• Ability to integrate cultural and religious texts into language instruction when appropriate
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms (if hybrid or virtual instruction is needed)
Schedule and Compensation:
• Classes will be held in the evenings or weekends (flexible scheduling based on instructor’s availability and demand)
• Competitive compensation based on experience and credentials
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV or resume, brief cover letter, and a sample lesson plan, syllabus, or course outline to arabic@meccacenter.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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