Emory University
Full-Time Lecturer in Hindi/Urdu Language and Literature
Emory University, the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies announces a full-time lecture-track position for a Lecturer of Hindi/Urdu Language/Literature, effective Fall 2008. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Applicant is expected to teach Hindi and Urdu courses at all levels, introduce up-to-date and innovative pedagogy, and exhibit evidence of ongoing intellectual engagement in literatures, history, and cultures of South Asia. Program-building experience and familiarity with digital teaching materials highly desired.
Requirements: Ph.D. in Hindi/Urdu language or related field; extensive language teaching experience at the university level; ability to teach Perso-Arabic and Devanagari scripts; experience in curriculum development; and native or near-native competence in Hindi, Urdu and English.
Submit a letter of application, c.v., writing sample, student evaluations, and three letters of reference to Professor Gordon D. Newby, Chair, Hindi/Urdu Search Committee, MESAS, Emory University, 537 Kilgo Circle, Rm. 312-S, Atlanta, GA 30322. Review of applications will commence November 1, 2007, and continue until a candidate is chosen.
Emory University is an EOE/AA employer.
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