Indiana University, Bloomington

Employer Indiana University- Bloomington

Salary$49,000 – $55,000 per year plus fringe benefits

Date posted May 20, 2024Websitehttp://www.indiast.indiana.edu/

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Job Details

The Dhar India Studies Program in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for a Lecturer position in Hindi, beginning August 1, 2024. The initial appointment will be for three years and may be renewable contingent on satisfactory performance reviews. We seek an innovative and experienced Hindi language pedagogue able to teach Hindi language courses at all levels. Candidates for the position should be willing to participate in a full range of South Asian languages programming activities, including outreach. Teaching load is three courses per semester. 

Basic Qualifications:
An MA degree in language pedagogy, linguistics or applied linguistics, or a related field; demonstrated expertise in Hindi language teaching, language evaluation/testing; native or near-native proficiency in both Hindi and English; prior experience and demonstrated success in teaching Hindi as a foreign language at the college level. Familiarity with assessment and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and training in Hindi pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications:
A PhD degree in language pedagogy, linguistics or applied linguistics, or a related field; Experience developing South Asian language materials (Hindi), including web-based materials, and using digital instructional technologies is a plus.

Required Application Materials:
To ensure full consideration, please submit: 

•    a letter of application
•    curriculum vitae/resume
•    a statement on pedagogy
•    teaching portfolio (which can include items such as course descriptions, syllabi, teaching evaluations, a teaching statement, and video clips of classroom teaching)
•    names and contact information for three references. 

Applicant referees will receive an email link to submit their letters of reference directly to the search committee through the PeopleAdmin interface.

For questions regarding the Dhar India Studies Program or the nature of the position, please contact Program Assistant Director Maria Steenberger at steenbem@iu.edu or visit the program website at http://www.indiast.indiana.edu. For questions regarding the application submission process, please contact Mr. Zac Muller, Assistant Director of Faculty Relations, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, at zmuller@indiana.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications received by June 14, 2024 will be assured full consideration.

Application materials may be submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant portal at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/24364

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

The University of Wisconsin, Madison

Friday, June 21 (All Times CDT) 

Location: Ingraham 336

8:30-8:45 AM

Opening remarks: Kusum Knapczyk (SALTA Vice-President, Duke University) 

Panel #1

8:45-10:15 AM (Wisconsin time) 

7:15-8:45 PM (India time) 

Panel Chair: Kusum Knapczyk, Duke University

(1) डॉ सीमा सिंह, इन्द्रप्रस्थ महिला महाविद्यालय, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय: अवधी लोकगीतों में समाज सुधार की गूंज (online & in Hindi)

Seema Singh, Indraprastha Women’s College, University of Delhi: Echo of social reform in Awadhi folk songs (online & in Hindi)

(2) Shruti Jha, Asst. Professor, Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, Hindi language and environment discussion (online & in Hindi)

श्रुति झा, असिस्टेंट प्रोफ़ेसर, राजधानी कॉलेज, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय, हिंदी भाषा एवं पर्यावरण विमर्श (online & in Hindi)

(3) दीप्ति अग्रवाल, शोधार्थी, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय: कैरेबीयन देशों के अतीत, वर्तमान में हिंदी की स्थिति और भविष्य में संभावनाएँ (online & in Hindi) 

Deepti Agarwal: Researcher, Delhi University, Past, present status of Hindi in Caribbean countries and prospects (online & in Hindi)

10:15-10:30 AM Tea Break 

Panel #2

10:30-11:30 PM

Panel Chair: Ritu Jayaker, Penn State University 

(1) Asa Willoughby, PhD Student, University of Michigan: Literature as a window to the past and the future: A case study of Punjabi (online)

(2) Sayema Khatun, Principal, Akkhor Bangla School, WI, Potential of Literature in Teaching Bengali as Heritage Language (in-person)

11:30-2PM Lunch Break

Location:  Ingraham 206

Panel #3

2:00-3:30 PM

Panel chair: Swapna Sharma, Yale University

1) Peter Knapczyk, Assistant Professor of Hindi-Urdu, Wake Forest University: The Role of Literature in a Dual-Script Hindi-Urdu Curriculum (in-person) 

2) Ritu Jayakar, Lecturer of Hindi and Asian Studies, Penn State University: The Celluloid Literature (in-person) 

3) Mansi Bajaj, Lector of Hindi, Yale University: Using Newspaper Articles, Songs, and Advertisements to Discuss Communal Issues in a Hindi Language Class (online) 

3:30-4:00 PM Tea Break

Keynote speaker

Elliott McCarter (Introductory Remarks)

4:00-5:00

Mithilesh Mishra: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Befriending and Fending off AI Tools in SA LCTL Pedagogy.

All presenters and audience members are welcome to join us for dinner. 

Saturday, June 22

Location:  Ingraham 206

9:00-10:00 AM 

Panel # 4 

Panel Chair: Elliott McCarter, Senior Lecturer, Vanderbilt University

H. M Fazalehaq, Assistant Prof. of the Practice, Wesleyan University, Efficacy of Reading and Writing Letters in Second Language Learning (in-person) 

Iftikhar Haider, Lecturer, Oakton College, Nomenclature of Muslim Names in Urdu Language (in-person) 

10:00-10:30 AM

Elliott McCarter (Introductory Remarks)

Book Talk: Sundar ke Swapn (online English) 

Dalpat Rajpurohit, Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at Austin

Panel # 5

10:30-12:00 PM

Panel Chair: Peter Knapczyk, Wake Forest University 

(1) Swapna Sharma, Senior Lector of Hindi, Yale University: Literary Exploration in Language Education: A Multidimensional Journey (online) 

(2) Shiv Kumar Singh: University of Lisbon, Portugal. The role of translation of a literary work in teaching of Hindi – a case study of Premchand’s Eidgah (in-person)

(3) Elliott McCarter: Senior Lecturer, Vanderbilt University: A Journey Through Immersive Language and Cultural Programs in India. (in-person)

12:00-1:30 PM Lunch Break 

Panel # 6

Panel chair: Rajiv Ranjan, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University

1:30-2:00 PM 

Culture App for Development of Intercultural Competence in Hindi and Urdu: Origin, Development, and Application

Felecia A. Lucht, Academic Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison (in-person)  

Divya Chaudhry, Senior Lecturer, Vanderbilt University (in-person)

Kusum Knapczyk, Senior Lecturer, Duke University (in-person)

2:00-2:30 Tea Break 

Panel # 7

2:30-3:30PM 

Panel chair: Divya Chaudhry: Senior Lecturer, Vanderbilt University

Topic: Digitalizing LCTLs through Open Educational Resources (OER)

Rajiv Ranjan, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University (online)

Nahid Shiran, Persian Instructor, Michigan State University (online)

Vidya Mohan, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University (online)

3:30-4:30PM

Closing remarks: Elliott McCarter (SALTA President, Vanderbilt University)

4:30-5:30PM

Business Meeting and Annual Report 

Hindi Language Non-Tenure Track Lecturer

Dhar India Studies Program

The Dhar India Studies Program in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for a Lecturer position in Hindi, beginning August 1, 2024. The initial appointment will be for three years and may be renewable contingent on satisfactory performance reviews. We seek an innovative and experienced Hindi language pedagogue able to teach Hindi language courses at all levels. Candidates for the position should be willing to participate in a full range of South Asian languages programming activities, including outreach. Teaching load is three courses per semester.

Required Qualifications:
An MA or PhD degree in a relevant field such as language pedagogy, linguistics or applied linguistics with expertise in Hindi language teaching, language evaluation/testing; native or near-native proficiency in both Hindi and English; prior experience and demonstrated success in teaching Hindi as a foreign language at the college level. Familiarity with assessment and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and training in Hindi pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing South Asian language materials (Hindi), including web-based materials, and using digital instructional technologies is a plus.

Salary Level: Salary is competitive and commensurate with applicant’s qualifications.

Required Application Materials:

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following documentation:

• a letter of application
• curriculum vitae/resume
• a statement on pedagogy
• teaching portfolio (which can include items such as course descriptions, syllabi, teaching evaluations, a teaching statement, and video clips of classroom teaching)
• names and contact information for three references.

For questions regarding the Dhar India Studies Program, please contact steenbem@iu.edu or visit our website, https://indiast.indiana.edu/. For questions regarding the submission process, please contact Mr. Zac Muller, Assistant Director of Faculty Relations, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, zmuller@indiana.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with all applications received by July 1, 2024 being assured full consideration.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/20242

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

There are some exciting changes coming this summer to SALTA’s executive board! It is time for Elliott McCarter Ji to step down as President and for Kusum Knapczyk Ji to assume those responsibilities. This change will occur at the conclusion of our annual conference this June. We hope to see you all there to welcome and congratulate Kusum Ji into this position. (If you have not yet registered for the conference, there is still plenty of time to do so. The registration form is here: https://forms.gle/D3FgeSPLFoVuEcj4A)

This means that there is a vacancy on the board and we would love to have you join us! The position is for Executive Officer (Rajiv Ranjan Ji, currently serving in that role, will be assuming Kusum Ji’s current position as vice-president). SALTA Executive Officers direct programs, manage publications, and perform other service to the SALTA community that are outside of the purview of the other board positions. Please consider taking on this important role for your SALTA community. This position is open to all regular SALTA members (student and institutional members are not eligible). Nominations are self-nominations only. SALTA’s by-laws describing board positions and roles are available on my salta.org. The nomination form can be found here: https://forms.gle/kYe2gwu61sYCF1ow9

Nominations must be completed by June 7, 2024. Voting will occur electronically among the entire SALTA community between June 10 and June 21.

Thank you all for being SALTA. We look forward to seeing you (in person or virtually) in Madison this June.

Venue: Jain Vishva Bharati, Ladnun, India

The Rajasthani Bhasha Academy in association with the Department of Asian Studies, University of Texas at Austin is organizing the Second Rajasthani Summer School at the Jain Vishva Bharati Institute in the historic town of Ladnun, from the 19th-25th June, 2024.

This Summer School involves intensive and interactive reading workshops, field trips, guest lectures and ethnographic exercises. The Academy places a centrality on language in its programs to enable scholars to access the archives in Rajasthani—both tangible and intangible– in the course of their work.

This year, the workshops are stitched around the broad theme of ‘Religion’. The texts being covered will range from the 8th to the 19th centuries, on areas such as poetics, war chronicles, urban histories as well as religious literature. Kuvalayamala (8th century), Kumarpala Charita (12th century), Satinama (16th century), Chhatrapati Raso (17th century) and Raghunath Rupak (19th century)  are some of the texts we will read. Field trips are planned to conduct studies of haveli frescoes from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries along with ethnographic studies of musician and artisan communities, and local shrines.

Faculty members include Prof. Dalpat Rajpurohit (UT Austin), Prof. Dipti Khera (New York University), Prof Saumya Agarwal (OP Jindal Global University), Mukesh Kulriya (University of California at Los Angeles), Dr. Nitin Goyal (Director, Rajasthan State Archives, Bikaner), Prof. Gajadan Charan (GHS Government College, Sujangarh), Prof. Ayla Joncheere (IIT Jodhpur) and Samani Sangeetpragya (Jain Vishva Bharati Institute). 

For further details, please write to us at contact@rajasthanibhashaacademy.org.

This fully-funded, short-term opportunity to travel to India that is currently available through the Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP). We are seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Specialist for the project outlined in the attached Open Project Announcement (.pdf below).

The FSP is part of the Fulbright Program, the U.S. Department of State’s flagship international educational exchange program, and pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with institutions abroad to share their expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, hone their skills, and gain international experience, while building capacity at their overseas host institutions though a short-term, project-based exchange.

The project, ‘Developing a Holistic Linguistics Program in India’ (P006382), would involve one visit to the Central University of Rajasthan in Rajasthan, India. Ideally the project would be conducted any 22 days before September 30, 2024, with flexibility depending on the selected candidate’s availability.  Full project details are included in the attached Open Project Announcement.

The grant will include international round-trip economy class airfare, transit allowance ($100), all applicable visa fees, a daily honorarium ($200), enrollment in a limited health benefits program, lodging, meals, and in-country transportation.

Interested applicants should submit a Resume/CV and the attached Statement of Interest form to fulbrightspecialist@worldlearning.org no later than 11:59 PM ET on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Further details and application instructions are included in the attached announcement – please note that U.S. citizenship is required to serve as a Fulbright Specialist.

I would be very appreciative if you would consider sharing this with faculty at Vanderbilt University. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this unique and exciting opportunity! Please do not hesitate to contact me so I can provide additional information about the Fulbright Specialist Program or this project.

JNCOLCTL Call For Papers

Fall 2024 Vol. 37

The Journal of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (JNCOLCTL), is soliciting articles for publication. Our general editorial focus is on policy, education, research, advocacy, and programs in the field of Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs). Arti­cles that describe in­novative and successful teaching methods relevant to the con­cerns or problems of LCTLs, or those that report educational research or experimentation in Less Common­ly Taught Lan­guages are welcome. Papers presented at NCOLCTL’s annual conference will be considered for publication. Our general editorial focus is on policy, education, programs, advocacy, and research in the field of Less commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs). The envisioned coverage of the journal is as follows:Methodology and TechnologyAcademiaBeyond AcademiaSocial embeddedness The Journal of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages shall include papers focusing on broader theoretical and technological issues in all fields of LCTLs, along with reports about research and teaching in academia, at both the K-12 and collegiate levels. Also to be included are papers addressing research and teaching in government and industry, and issues of a broader social environment, ranging from heritage communities to advancing LCTLs in federal initiatives and legislation in the USA. Manuscripts should strictly follow these guidelines:A maximum of 20 pages (excluding references, charts, notes, etc.) and submitted electronically as a Word-document via the submission form(see link below).Follow the formatting guidelines here – (Important)Double-line spaced throughout, including notes, references, and tables, using 12-point Garamond font with a 1 inch margin. (Please ensure that this specified formatting is followed).Accompanied by a 150 word (or less) abstract and a cover-sheet containing the manuscript title, name, address, telephone number, email address, and full names and institutions of each author. (Because the manuscript will be blind reviewed, identifying information should be on the cover sheet only, and not appear in the manuscript). Deadline: While submissions are welcome at any point, only manuscripts received by June 1st, 2024 will be considered for the Fall 2024 issue of the journal.Deadline: June 1st 2024

•  Application Link: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/lecturer-hindi-urdu-canberra-act-act-australia

•  Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

•  Continuing

•  Closing at: Apr 12 2024 at 23:55 AEST

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 Position Description

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $110,162 – $124,903 plus 17% superannuation 
Term: Full-time, Continuing

• Fantastic opportunity to work at a University that is unrivalled in its commitment to teaching, studying and researching the languages of Asia and the Pacific
• A supportive work environment that will nurture your career, provide training and mentoring opportunities
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep

About Us
The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia’s intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

CAP is the centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, and addressing the cultural, economic, environmental, political and societal dimensions of global challenges.

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The School of Culture, History and Language is the focus of research and teaching in Asian and Pacific humanities, social sciences and languages and seeks to build excellence in understanding and capability in engaging with the Asia and Pacific region. The key disciplines that are represented in the School are anthropology, archaeology, cultural studies, gender studies, history, linguistics, and languages, all contributing to the foundational knowledge of Asia and the Pacific.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Lecturer in Hindi-Urdu Language & Studies (Level B) to contribute to the School’s Hindi-Urdu Language and South Asian Studies programs. The successful candidate will be deeply committed to enhancing the teaching program in Hindi-Urdu Language at all levels, both undergraduate and postgraduate. 

We are seeking a Lecturer in Hindi-Urdu Language to enhance ANU’s Hindi-Urdu Language and South Asian Studies programs through innovative teaching, program building, research development, and community outreach. The Lecturer will report to the Director of the School of Culture, History, and Language and the Convenor of the Hindi-Urdu Program, and will collaborate closely with other Hindi-Urdu and South Asia academic staff members.

In this role, you will contribute to the Hindi-Urdu Language and Studies courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including preparing and delivering course lectures, tutorials, and seminars, developing course materials (including online), delivering and marking assessment items, providing student consultations, completing educational administrative work, and coordinating subjects. You will undertake independent research in a related field, publish original work in peer-reviewed journals, present research at academic seminars and conferences, and collaborate with scholars nationally and internationally. You will actively seek external funding, supervise and assess students, supervise advanced research students, work collaboratively with academic and research support staff, integrate research into teaching, and engage with the community on issues of significance.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our preferred candidate will possess a doctoral qualification (PhD) in in a relevant field in the humanities and social sciences with a focus on South Asian languages, literatures, and/or cultures, including the use of Hindi-Urdu and other South Asian language sources. They should have experience teaching Hindi-Urdu Language at all academic levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate. To excel in this role you will demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the teaching experience and have familiarity with learning technologies, hybrid teaching and innovative approaches to learning. An active research and publication track record in areas related to Hindi-Urdu Language is highly desirable.

Enquiries
To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Professor Assa Doron – T: +61 2 6125 3870, Assa.Doron@anu.edu.au

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) – 10 pages limit including cover letter, CV and response to criteria (12 pts, 1.5 space).
• Provide the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.