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Palomar College

Part-time Faculty, Arabic

San Marcos, CA · On-site

$75.81 - $119.20/hr

Teaching assignment(s) may include any of the curriculum approved courses within the discipline of Arabic. Minimum Qualifications Must meet one of the sets of qualifications listed under 1) through ...

Middlebury College

Instructor of Arabic

Oakland, CA · On-site

This is an opportunity to join a community of learners by actively engaging in teaching, dining, residing and recreating with students while reading, writing and speaking exclusively in Arabic. We ...

Middlebury College

Instructor of Arabic

Oakland, CA · On-site

This is an opportunity to join a community of learners by actively engaging in teaching, dining, residing and recreating with students while reading, writing and speaking exclusively in Arabic. We ...

Cloudberry

Arabic Language Role Player

Barstow, CA · On-site

We focus on Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic and other non-traditional languages - critical and most spoken in the world but less commonly taught in the US. We offer: * Corporate Language Lessons

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for arabic teaching in California is $62,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,800.00 and $62,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Arabic teachers are educators who specialize in teaching the Arabic language to students of various ages and backgrounds. They may work in schools, universities, language institutes, or offer private lessons. Their responsibilities include developing lesson plans, teaching grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and helping students understand Arabic culture and literature. Arabic teachers can teach Modern Standard Arabic, classical Arabic, or various dialects, depending on the needs of their students.

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To thrive as an Arabic Teacher, you need fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and relevant dialects, a teaching degree or certification, and a strong grasp of language instruction methodologies. Familiarity with digital language-learning platforms, interactive whiteboards, and assessment tools is often required. Outstanding communication, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability help engage diverse learners and foster an inclusive classroom environment. These skills are essential for effectively teaching Arabic language and culture, ensuring student progress, and maintaining a positive educational experience.

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Arabic teachers often encounter diverse student proficiency levels and varying dialect backgrounds, which can make lesson planning and classroom management more complex. Additionally, motivating students to practice outside class and integrating modern technology into lessons can be challenging. Successful teachers overcome these obstacles by differentiating instruction, using interactive activities, and fostering an inclusive environment. Collaborating with colleagues and regularly seeking professional development also helps Arabic teachers stay effective and engaged.

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CredentialsTeaching certification or language teaching experienceOften no formal certification required, focus on language skills
Work EnvironmentClassroom settings, schools, language institutesOne-on-one or small group sessions, online or in-person
Employer & IndustrySchools, educational institutions, language centersPrivate individuals, online platforms, tutoring agencies
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for formal teaching roles or employmentSeeking personalized, flexible language support

Arabic Teaching typically involves formal roles in educational settings with certification requirements, focusing on structured instruction. Arabic Tutoring is more flexible, often conducted privately or online, emphasizing personalized learning without formal credentials. Both roles require strong language skills but differ mainly in environment and certification needs.

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Infographic showing various Arabic Teaching job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 36% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,000 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Part-time Faculty, Arabic

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA • On-site

$75.81 - $119.20/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

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Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Part-time Faculty, Arabic
Department
World Languages Department
Primary Location
N/A
Location Details
A part-time faculty member's assignment may include day, evening and/or weekend work, and work at more than one location (San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations, as well as distance education classes).
Projected Start Date
Continuous Application Pool
Full or Part Time
Part-time
Category
Academic
Hours per week
Part-time faculty members are not to exceed a load of 67%.
Work Schedule
A part-time faculty member's assignment may include day, evening and/or weekend work, and work at more than one location (San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations, as well as distance education classes).
Salary/Wage
Initial Placement Hourly Range: $75.81 - $119.20 (instructional); $74.60 - $117.69 (non-instructional)
For salary and placement information, visit www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/classifications/salary/ and use the links in the Part-time Faculty section.
Salary/Wage Frequency
Hourly
Benefits
For information about part-time faculty health benefits, visit https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/benefits-2/ and click on Part-time Faculty Benefits.
Part-time faculty employees are eligible to elect membership in one of the following retirement plans:
  • CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System)
  • APPLE (Accumulation Program for Part-Time Limited-Service Employees)

Job Duties
The World Languages department is seeking qualified part-time instructors to teach Arabic. Teaching assignment(s) may include any of the curriculum approved courses within the discipline of Arabic.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet one of the sets of qualifications listed under 1) through 3):
  1. A Master's in the language being taught.
  2. A Bachelor's in the language being taught AND a Master's in another language or linguistics.
  3. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of the qualifications in either 1) or 2) above. You must complete and attach the Application for Equivalency form (www.palomar.edu/hr/equivalency-app/), if you do not possess the specific minimum qualifications as stated above, which includes degrees that have not been awarded at the time of submitting the application.

Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) website at https://www.naces.org/members, or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) website at http://aice-eval.org/.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA) Statement
Palomar College serves over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds and we are proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our student body is rich in its diversity. Click here to see a quick overview of our student demographics on our recent Student Fact Sheet.
Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and antiracism (DEIAA). We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed and are guided by our core values; some of which are the following:
  • Access - We make education possible for everyone.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities.

All positions require cultural competency which includes the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Licenses and/or Certificates
N/A
Supervision Received
Part-time faculty members receive supervision from the Division Dean and direction from the Department Chair.
Working Conditions
Complete working conditions may be viewed at https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/personnel/ (use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Agreement).
Terms of Employment
Part-time faculty members are not to exceed a load of 67%.
The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: live scan/fingerprinting, official transcript(s), TB risk assessment, and employment verification(s). Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see applicable job posting section for details). Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the following Administrative Procedures and Board Policies: AP 7120, AP 7120a, AP 7125, AP 7126, AP 7127, AP 7330, BP 7330, AP 7336, AP 7337, and BP 7335.
Complete terms of employment may be viewed at https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/personnel/ (use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Agreement).
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
09/19/2025
Close Date
09/19/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
P0397T
Additional Application Information
  • For more information regarding the position, contact Beatrice Manneh, Department Chair at 760-744-1150, ext. 2398 or via email at bmanneh@palomar.edu.

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