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I am interested in teaching at the university-level in Arabic. Would teaching arabic in a high-school first(as I have no university-level teaching experience) help me? I currently teach science to 6th graders, and am considering quitting after 4 years there.

I have an MS in Arabic from UCLA, also an MS in Educ. Bachelors in Arabic also. Thanks

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Any experience is welcome, indeed. However, it is highly dependent on the open job positions you will face. Have you thought about any university (in your city/state/country) which you are intended to apply for a position?! If yes, do your experience meet their requirements?! – Ivan Machado May 1 '12 at 23:50

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It is my opinion that unless you have a PhD in Arabic or something intimately related to it you won't get more than a part-time adjunct instructor position. If your goal is to teach some classes without working towards a full appointment, then you might not need the PhD.

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