Description

The Department of Asian Languages & Literature at the University of Washington seeks to appoint a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in Hindi. The initial appointment, starting Autumn Quarter 2024, is for three years, with the possibility of renewal. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Hindi language courses at all levels, with the possibility of teaching courses in literature, linguistics, or culture. In addition, they will develop curricular and teaching materials, conduct placement tests, occasionally train and supervise teaching assistants, and perform departmental committee service.

The Seattle region has a vibrant and growing South Asian community with multiple cultural events. The University of Washington has a Title VI funded South Asia Center that sponsors faculty activity and travel. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature offers a major and minor as well as a graduate program in South Asian languages. Teaching professors engage in teaching, service, and, optionally, research. They are voting members of the faculty and have a career path that includes the ranks of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor. This position is non-tenure-track and the university is employment is for a 9-month (mid-September through mid-June) service period. Teaching Professors can apply for sabbatical leave.

Qualifications 

Applicants must have at least an M.A. (or foreign equivalent degree) in Hindi language or literature, or another related area. Also required are native or near-native proficiency in Hindi, fluency in English, and at least one year of experience teaching Hindi as a foreign language at the US college or university level (or equivalent system abroad).

Application Instructions 

Priority will be given to complete applications received before November 1, 2023. Complete applications include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, one-page statement of teaching philosophy that provides a plan to establish an inclusive teaching environment, sample of syllabi for an elementary and an intermediate Hindi course, and selected teaching materials, recent student evaluations, and three letters of professional references. These materials should be submitted electronically at http://apply.interfolio.com/130043. Finalists will be asked to submit a video recording of themselves teaching a Hindi language class. For further questions on the position, the status of the opening, or disability accommodations, please contact Prof. Heidi Pauwels at hpau…@uw.edu. Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to asianl…@uw.edu.

See the full job description at the links provided for more details.

Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/130043

UW: https://ap.washington.edu/ahr/position-details/?job_id=121417

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Description

The Department of Asian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Tamil language, beginning Fall semester 2024.  The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching three courses per semester, including Tamil at the elementary and intermediate levels, plus either an advanced course in Tamil or another course in Asian Studies or other South Asian language. Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified to teach thematic courses in Asian Studies (specialization open) or a second South Asian language, preferably Kannada or Telugu.  Located at the flagship campus of The University of Texas System, our department offers a congenial and exciting context for teaching and research in the languages and cultures of South Asia. In addition to working closely with students in our department, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate fully in the rich intellectual life of The University of Texas at Austin.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree or higher in Tamil language or a closely related field and native or near native proficiency in both Tamil and English required. Preference will be given to candidates qualified to teach thematic courses in Asian Studies (specialization open) or a second South Asian language, preferably Kannada or Telugu. Preferred qualifications include teaching experience and demonstrated ability to teach a variety of levels.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are requested to upload: 1) a cover letter detailing qualifications and teaching experience, 2) a detailed curriculum vitae, and 3) relevant syllabi including a list of courses taught and textbooks used (please combine syllabi into one document). Three confidential letters of recommendation and other materials will be requested from select candidates after the initial review of applications. The review of applications will begin on December 8, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct all questions to Ms. Faith Hanley (faith.hanley@austin.utexas.edu) with the words “Tamil search” in the subject line.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

COLLEGE / SCHOOL / UNIT

College of Liberal Arts

DEPARTMENT

Asian Studies

POSTED

Oct 20, 2023

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Please see the below information. There may also be internship possibilities for Hindi students.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $64,329 -$83,934. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined
by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position
[https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t15.pdf]

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: March 1, 2023

Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Linguistics within the Division of Social Sciences at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and invites applications from candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment. The Department is currently accepting applications for temporary non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) to teach language courses in our Heritage Language Program.

Heritage languages are learned at home, and are different from the dominant language of the community. Our heritage language courses understand the distinct needs and challenges of heritage language students and address them using the communicative language methodology approach.

A list of heritage languages offered can be found at https://llp.ucsd.edu/hlp/index.html.

Appointments may vary from part time to full time, up to a total of two courses per quarter, from one quarter up to one year in duration, with the possibility of extension in accordance with Department needs.

The posting will remain open for the duration of the year to accommodate upcoming course needs or until the positions are filled.

Department: http://linguistics.ucsd.edu

Program: http://llp.ucsd.edu

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

MA degree in Linguistics, Language, or related field.

One year of experience teaching second or heritage languages at the university level.

Preferred qualifications

Familiarity with guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Teaching
• Teaching Evidence – Provide copies/links to instructional materials you have developed, summaries of teaching evaluations, on-line instructional segments, including link(s) to video of a sample class whether in-person or online, scholarly articles particularly with a pedagogical focus, etc.
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03543

Help contact: jlau@ucsd.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.

JOB LOCATION

La Jolla, CA

South Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago

Description The Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations and the College of the University of Chicago invites applications for a position as an Instructional Professor (open rank) in Sanskrit. The position begins in academic year 2024–25, with a start date of September 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or Instructional Professor, depending on qualifications and educational background. The initial appointment will be for a minimum of two years, with longer initial terms possible depending on initial rank, with review and progression schedule determined by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. Responsibilities include both teaching and service duties. Teaching normally consists of seven courses across three quarters, six of which are Sanskrit courses at the beginning and intermediate levels of the language. One additional course may include non-language offerings in the College Core or in the Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations, to be determined in consultation with the Department and College. There may also be an opportunity to teach occasional courses in another South Asian language, depending on departmental need as well as the ability and experience of the selected candidate. Service duties may include advising undergraduate theses, teaching independent studies, and engaging in outreach, or other program-specific duties. Instructional Professors of all ranks are required to engage in regular professional development. Qualifications Applicants must have advanced proficiency in Sanskrit and evidence of excellence in teaching Sanskrit at the university level. An M.A. degree or equivalent is required. A Ph.D. in a related field is desirable. Preferred qualifications include proficiency in another South Asian language, advanced training in South Asian area studies, and specialized training in second-language pedagogy. Application Instructions To apply for this position, please submit your application through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment website at http://apply.interfolio.com/131243. An application must include: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a teaching statement; one sample syllabus for a Sanskrit language course at the beginning or intermediate level; a second sample syllabus for a non-language course; and the names and contact information of three references who can supply letters of recommendation upon request. Application deadline: All applicant materials must be received by 11pm Central Time/Midnight Eastern Time on October 12th 2023. Candidates may be asked to provide additional materials following the initial review. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. For information on the Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations, please visit https://salc.uchicago.edu/. For questions about the position, please contact salc@uchicago.edu. EEO Statement All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members. We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.   About South Asian Languages and Civilizations Founded in 1966, the Department of South Asian Languages & Civilizations emphasizes the comprehensive humanistic understanding of the South Asian region. Historical, social, literary, and political issues of South Asia are addressed here through close textual analysis and detailed studies of South Asian cultural forms. Preeminently, SALC emphasizes linguistic study and textual analysis; SALC’s faculty, alumni, and students are at the forefront of the humanistic study of the region globally. The department regularly offers instruction in seven South Asian languages (Bangla, Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Tibetan, and Urdu).

Description

The Department of Asian Languages & Literature at the University of Washington seeks to appoint a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in Hindi. The initial appointment, starting Autumn Quarter 2024, is for three years, with the possibility of renewal. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Hindi language courses at all levels, with the possibility of teaching courses in literature, linguistics, or culture. In addition, they will develop curricular and teaching materials, conduct placement tests, occasionally train and supervise teaching assistants, and perform departmental committee service.

The Seattle region has a vibrant and growing South Asian community with multiple cultural events. The University of Washington has a Title VI funded South Asia Center that sponsors faculty activity and travel. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature offers a major and minor as well as a graduate program in South Asian languages. Teaching professors engage in teaching, service, and, optionally, research. They are voting members of the faculty and have a career path that includes the ranks of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor. This position is non-tenure-track and the university is employment is for a 9-month (mid-September through mid-June) service period. Teaching Professors can apply for sabbatical leave.

Qualifications 

Applicants must have at least an M.A. (or foreign equivalent degree) in Hindi language or literature, or another related area. Also required are native or near-native proficiency in Hindi, fluency in English, and at least one year of experience teaching Hindi as a foreign language at the US college or university level (or equivalent system abroad).

Application Instructions 

Priority will be given to complete applications received before November 1, 2023. Complete applications include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, one-page statement of teaching philosophy that provides a plan to establish an inclusive teaching environment, sample of syllabi for an elementary and an intermediate Hindi course, and selected teaching materials, recent student evaluations, and three letters of professional references. These materials should be submitted electronically at http://apply.interfolio.com/130043. Finalists will be asked to submit a video recording of themselves teaching a Hindi language class. For further questions on the position, the status of the opening, or disability accommodations, please contact Prof. Heidi Pauwels at hpauwels@uw.edu. Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to asianlladmin@uw.edu.

See the full job description at the links provided for more details.

Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/130043

UW: https://ap.washington.edu/ahr/position-details/?job_id=121417

Yuva Hindi Sansthan, Inc. (YHS), in collaboration with New York University, offers a unique opportunity to study, improve, and develop Hindi language skills and engage in collecting, organizing topic based audio, video and textual materials as resources for developing final thematic curriculum documents for Hindi learners. The program will select 12 participants from a diverse group of teachers, emerging teachers and college students with a career goal to teach Hindi, culture, social sciences, environmental sciences and arts at elementary, middle, high and community colleges in the U.S. Supported by: The South Asian Language Programs at New York University (NYU) , Yale University Macmillan Center, The South Asia Institute at the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) and Michigan State University. In India: Banaras Hindu University Department of Hindi, Varanasi; Arsh Vidya Gorukum, Rishikesh; Center for Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath-Varanasi; University of Lucknow; Swami Vivekananda University School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal and Acharya Sukumar Sen Mahavidyalaya, Gotan, West Bengal.

Applicants are asked to submit a short essay in Hindi (500 words) about their career goal.  

TO APPLY PLEASE GO TO: https://tinyurl.com/FulbrightHays23

FILL IN THE ONLINE FORM AND SUBMIT. SEND A 500 WORD PERSONAL STATEMENT IN HINDI OR ENGLISH ABOUT YOUR CAREER GOALS AND HOW THIS PROGRAM MAY IMPACT YOUR FUTURE CAREER.YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION AND THE ESSAY IN WORD/PDF FORMAT MUST REACH US BY AUGUST 15, 2023. EMAIL FOR SENDING YOUR 500 WORD ESSAY: aojha2008@gmail.com

Who is eligible? Citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States, who are 

faculty members who teach modern foreign languages or area studies at an IHE, 
teachers in elementary or secondary schools, 
experienced education administrators responsible for planning, conducting, or supervising programs in Hindi or a modern foreign language or area studies at the elementary, secondary, or postsecondary levels, 
or

graduate students, or juniors or seniors in an IHE, who plan teaching careers in modern foreign languages or area studies. 
(All GPA participants must be educators, students, pre-service teachers or administrators who fulfill the criteria above and the selection criteria set by their respective projects and are currently teaching, studying, and/or administering in the eligible fields of humanities, social sciences, foreign languages, and/or area studies. Area studies is defined as a program of comprehensive study of the aspects of a society or societies, including the study of their geography, history, culture, economy, politics, international relations, or languages. If an educator or student is working in a variety of subject areas, s/he must spend the majority of his/her time working with eligible subjects.)

Please note: The program requires each participant to pay for their costs for visa, health insurance, wifi, etc. Most costs of the study tour are covered by the federal grant. Should the applicant fail to have the required documents prior to travel, the individual may be prohibited from participating in the project. The GPA grant does not provide funds for passport and visa expenses.

QUESTIONS? Please don’t hesitate to contact ASHOK OJHA, Program Director, by email or call 732-318-9891

Open Call: Fulbright Specialist Program
Language Education Open Project
The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as a Specialist for a
29-day project, ‘Building Pedagogical Methods and Skills for Teaching Hindi’ to take place in India.
The Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP), part of the larger Fulbright Program, was established in 2001 by the
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The program pairs highly
qualified U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad to share their expertise,
strengthen institutional linkages, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn about other
cultures while building capacity at their overseas host institutions. Grant benefits include international
round-trip economy class airfare, transit allowance, all applicable visa fees, a daily honorarium, enrollment
in a limited health benefits program, lodging, meals, and in-country transportation.
Host Institution: Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
Project Title: ‘Building Pedagogical Methods and Skills for Teaching Hindi’ (P005131)
Proposed Timeframe: December 1 to December 29, 2023, with flexibility pending the selected applicant’s
availability.
Location of Project: Maharashtra, India
Project Description:
The Ministry of External Affairs asked the University to develop a curriculum for teaching Hindi language
and literature to international students. While these courses have been prepared and submitted to the
MEA, however, the University would like to further the program’s academic objectives by building its
educational resources (tools, techniques, practices, technology, etc.). That said, the institution seeks a
Specialist with expertise in the field of language teaching to strengthen the new Hindi program’s
pedagogical base.
Project Activities:

1. Evaluate and Modify the course curriculum for international students pursuing Hindi studies
2. Identify and procure relevant learning resources for the new curriculum
3. Streamline the learning process of the new curriculum to include (1) model lectures, (2) language
   exercises, (3) language games, (4) presentations, and (5) group activities
4. Provide faculty with training on innovative language teaching and laboratory methods and techniques
5. Lead awareness workshops and interactive programs for faculty
6. Train participants in ICT technologies for the new curriculum
7. Develop a new Faculty Manual on language teaching and acquisition
   Preferred Qualifications
   The Host Institution seeks a Specialist with Lvl 4 (Full Professional Proficiency) Hindi linguistic abilities and
   ample experience, knowledge, and research into the field of Hindi linguistic teaching/research.
   How to Apply
   Applicants must meet all program eligibility criteria, including U.S. citizenship. A complete list of U.S.
   applicant eligibility criteria can be found at https://fulbrightspecialist.worldlearning.org/eligibilityspecialists.
   Applicants must submit a CV and Statement of Interest (400-word limit) via email to
   fulbrightspecialist@worldlearning.org no later than Monday, July 10, 2023.
   Please note that if you are selected as a potential candidate for this project, you will be required to
   submit an official application to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster in order to serve as the Specialist for
   this project. For more information regarding this process and the program, visit
   https://fulbrightspecialist.worldlearning.org/application-specialists/.

There are a few upcoming 1-year Hindi teaching positions coming open for the 2023-24 academic year. The positions are based in US universities and are full-time. The universities have not yet made the announcements public, but have asked SALTA to solicit information from interested individuals so that there can be a quick application process when they do. If you would like for SALTA to forward your information to the hiring committees, please send a C.V. and brief statement of interest to president@mysalta.org. The hiring committees will then contact you if interested.

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, ‘Building Pedagogical Methods and Skills for Teaching Hindi’ (P005131), would involve one visit, approximately 29 days in length, to the Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya in Maharashtra, India. Ideally the project would be conducted from December 1 to December 29, 2023, 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 brief Statement of Interest (max 400 words) to fulbrightspecialist@worldlearning.org no later than 11:59 PM ET on Monday, July 10, 2023. 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.