Aoun Jaber

Aoun Jaber is an Adjunct Professor of Arabic Language in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Wayne State University (WSU). He holds two master’s degrees from WSU in Bilingual Education and Near Eastern Studies. His expertise includes Arabic language instruction and engagement with the Arab American community. Jaber has over five decades of teaching experience, spanning Lebanon and the U.S., and has held roles as a graduate teaching assistant and instructor in various institutions.

Education:

• Master’s in Bilingual Education, Wayne State University
• Master’s in Near Eastern Studies, Wayne State University

Research Interests:

• Arabic regional linguistics
• Cultural preservation in Arab diaspora communities
• Teaching Arabic as a second language

Teaching & Community Roles:

• Adjunct Professor at Wayne State University (2007–Present)
• Member of ACCESS Executive Board since 2010
• Editor-in-Chief (Arabic Language), Forum & Link (2004–2006)
• Teaching Arabic and cultural programs at the Arab-American National Museum

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advising roles mentioned beyond teaching responsibilities.

Labs/Teams: None explicitly listed.