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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SOUTH ASIAN LITERATURE(S)

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The Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures at the School of Arts and Sciences on the New Brunswick campus of Rutgers University, invites applications for a tenure-track, open rank position at the level of assistant or associate professor in the field of classical/modern South Asian literatures beginning Fall 2010.

Native or near-native proficiency in one South Asian language is required. The ideal candidate will have a record of publications on classical and/or modern South Asian literatures. The position will involve designing and teaching courses on South Asian literatures in English and/or in translation, as well as coordinating, once in about every four years, a team-taught course on the literatures of Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Experience in teaching a South Asian language would be an added advantage.

The completed application, including a CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample, should be mailed to:

Dr. Ousseina Alidou

Chair, South Asian Literature Search Committee

Rutgers University

Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures

54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue

Lucy Stone Hall B 309

Piscataway NJ 08854

Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2009. Rutgers is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN, MIDDLE EASTERN AND SOUTH ASIAN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

POSITION: LANGUAGE COORDINATOR

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The Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University (New Brunswick) invites applications for a full time, non-tenure track position of Language Coordinator. This is a renewable, three-year contractual position with full benefits. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition or a related field, with a concentration on Less Commonly Taught Languages of Africa/Middle East/South Asia, and should have a minimum of three years experience in Second/Foreign Language Coordination in an American academy. Candidates are expected to be competent in the use of instructional technology and communicative, standards-based teaching methodologies and must be conversant with the latest methods in Second/Foreign language assessment. Demonstrated success in grant-writing is an added advantage. Working in conjunction with the Language Institute, scheduling office and other relevant units, the Language Coordinator will be responsible for the general management of language instruction in the department — including training, supervision and evaluation of language instructors; scheduling of classes and placement tests; and campus-wide promotion of the study of these languages. In addition, the Language Coordinator will be expected to teach 3 courses per year in his/her primary language(s) of expertise. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and updated CV, and have three letters of recommendation sent directly to Dr. Alamin Mazrui. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be addressed to:

Professor Alamin Mazrui, Chair

Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures,

Rutgers University

Lucy Stone Hall B-309

54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue

Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-8045

Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Department of Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University announces openings in Hindi-Urdu language to be filled at the Lecturer or Associate in Discipline rank, beginning July 2010.

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We are seeking professional language teachers with a serious commitment teaching languages for academic purposes. This is a full time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review.

Applicants should preferably have a Ph.D. in Hindi-Urdu, but those with a Master’s degree and considerable language teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

We are seeking professional language teachers with a serious commitment to developing pedagogical materials and incorporating technological innovations into the curriculum. A background in Hindi-Urdu literature is an asset. Responsibilities will include teaching 2 or 3 courses per semester and other duties associate with the language program.

Successful candidates for all ranks (Lecturer, Associate) must have native or near native fluency in Hindi-Urdu and English, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach. Our preferred applicants will be expert in reading and writing both Devanagari and Urdu scripts. Applicants who know only one script should submit their plans for rapidly learning the other script and for appropriately enhancing their vocabulary so that they will be able to deal effectively with a range of Hindi-Urdu styles in the classroom. Lecturers in Discipline (language) must have at least 2 years teaching experience.

An application letter including a brief description of the applicant’s teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations and other supporting materials about teaching should be sent to our online secure site:

academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickfind=52280.

Applications will be reviewed starting November 1, 2009.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Zabaan is currently encouraging qualifying applicants to apply for the following job opening:

Job Title: Cultural Liaison and Curriculum Developer

Opened: September 15, 2009

Deadline: Until filled

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S.A. Zabaan Pvt. Ltd. is a Hindi and Urdu language institute based in New Delhi, India. Zabaan offers high quality Hindi and Urdu courses for the public through group classesand private one-on-one lessons. Zabaan recently began accepting registration for online classes which will start in October. For current class offerings, please visit http://zabaan.com.

Job Summary: As Zabaan seeks to establish strong connections within the international community in New Delhi while at the same time ensuring that its learning materials and language teaching techniques are the best available, Zabaan is thrilled to invite qualifying applicants to apply for a one-year (potentially renewable) Cultural Liaison and Curriculum Developer position starting October 2009. Join the Zabaan team and add to our success over the past seven years by acting as a cultural liaison between Zabaan and the American and European business, diplomatic, academic, tourist, and expatriate communities throughout the Delhi region by researching and attending events and making presentations about the process, importance, and benefits of learning local languages when living abroad. As Curriculum Developer, the successful applicant will take a leading role in expanding our curriculum and learning materials for our Basic and Intermediate Hindi courses and help to adapt the newly created materials for use within our Basic and Intermediate Urdu courses.

Required Qualifications:

* At least a B.A. from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to South Asia.

* A native speaker of English with the ability to write and speak articulately and persuasively.

* A high level of comfort in writing, designing, and giving Power Point Presentations and fielding questions.

* A high level of proficiency in the Hindi language and an ability to at least read and write the Urdu language.

* Knowledge and understanding of second-language acquisition theory and practice.

* Curriculum and material creation experience within at least one second/foreign language program (or the equivalent).

* At least one year of experience living in India.

* A high level of proficiency with Apple and PC computers (familiarity with the applications Microsoft Word, Power Point, Apple Mail, Pages, and Numbers is essential).

Preferred Qualifications:

* A TESOL, CertTESOL, or CELTA certificate (or equivalent).

* Familiarity with other foreign languages.

* At least one year of experience teaching Hindi and/or Urdu for a university, an affiliate, or privately.

* At least one year of experience studying a foreign language in a foreign country.

* Any kind of association or familiarity with Zabaan.

Salary and Benefits: The position Cultural Liaison and Curriculum Developer is a full-time position – the successful applicant is expected to work 40 hours per week. The monthly salary for this position is INR 40,000.00, with an opportunity for advancement upon completion of a six-month review. The successful applicant will be provided a room in a beautiful 400 sq yd flat in South Delhi for the duration of the work contract. Plenty of food is available throughout the day and is prepared by an excellent cook. The successful candidate will be assigned an iBook to use for his or her work. Health care expenses (reasonable expenses for prescription drugs and routine doctor visits) will be covered by Zabaan and all transportation costs related to Zabaan work will be reimbursed.

Instructions for Applicants: Send your resume or CV to jobs@zabaan.com along with two cover letters explaining why you think you are a suitable candidate for this position (one in English and the other in Hindi), and two references.

Applicants will be notified by e-mail that their application materials were successfully received.

S.A. Zabaan Private Limited is an non-discriminatory, equal opportunity employer.

Job Opening: Languages and Instructional Labs Coordinator, Center for Digital Humanities, UCLA

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Reporting to the Instructional Technology Coordinator (IT Coordinator) of the Center for Digital Humanities (CDH), the Languages and Instructional Lab Coordinator (LILC) manages the CDH instructional computing labs and assists the IT Coordinator in planning and implementing instructional technology programs and services.  The incumbent supports the academic mission of the faculty of the Humanities Division with particular responsibility for language instruction and instructors. In support of this mission, the incumbent coordinates all aspects of the CDH labs, ensuring the provision of a vibrant learning space. The incumbent plans, develops, documents, and provides training in the use of instructional technology, with particular focus on assets located in the CDH instructional labs; assists in the leadership of a team of consultants that provides technical support to faculty who use instructional technology; and cultivates expertise in all aspects of the course management and other online software tools for language learning and instruction. The incumbent consults with faculty, staff, and students throughout the Division, analyzing instructional technology needs and making recommendations to the IT Coordinator and the  Director. The incumbent participates in teams dedicated to the support of faculty instruction and research that has a significant IT component.

For more information and to apply:
hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=3D55335

Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Robert Cargill <cargill@humnet.ucla.edu >.

Position Title: Associate Director, South Asia Language Resource Center, University of Chicago

General Summary: Reporting to the Director of the South Asia Language Resource Center (SALRC), the Associate Director is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the body. The SALRC is a collaborative effort funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s International Education and Graduate Programs Service. The Language Resource Center at the University of Chicago is one of fifteen nationwide that exist to improve the capacity to teach and learn foreign languages effectively. SALRC primarily focuses on the needs concerning South Asian language pedagogy in American universities.

The Associate Director is charged with program planning and execution, policy making, grants development and administration, management of the Center’s activities – such as the annual Grants competitions, Language Pedagogy Workshops, annual pedagody journal South Asia Language Pedagogy and Technology – along with coordination with national resource organizations and other relevant institutions. The Associate Director will also be engaged in management of the budget, and supervision of the Program and Grants Coordinator.

A cover letter, resume, reference contact information and a writing sample as described at the end of the ‘Qualifications’ section below are required.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or higher preferred; a strong academic background especially in teaching preferred; a minimum of three years of experience in a position of comparable responsibility and initiative preferred; experience with websites and databases preferred; supervisory experience preferred; experience with fundraising preferred; grants management experience preferred; strong self-motivated work-ethic, attention to detail, and excellent organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills required; ability to maintain confidentiality required; ability to manage finances required; ability to work occasional weekends or evenings required; ability to travel if needed required; the ability to implement major initiatives such as conferences, grant proposals, and outreach events required; demonstrated interest in the South Asia region preferred; knowledge of or teaching experience in a South Asian language preferred.

A cover letter, resume, reference contact information and a writing sample as described here are required to be considered for this position. For the writing sample, please describe your role and responsibilities in a similar position to that of the Associate Director’s. Also describe a project you undertook in this role. What was the project, what role did you play and what types of things did you do in this project?

Interested applicants must apply via the University’s on-line application system which can be found at the following: http://jobs.uchicago.edu/ and search for requisition number 082752

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

John Hopkins SAIS is seeking to fill the position of Coordinator and Instructor, South Asian Language Program, on our Washington, DC campus.

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Job duties include teaching Hindi/Urdu courses, coordinating Hindi/Urdu programs, coordinating, preparing, administering & grading Hindi/Urdu placement and proficiency examinations, supervising language Teaching Assistant, preparing & approving syllabi, & designing, developing, testing & implementing teaching material.

Must have Master’s or higher degree in Hindi/Urdu, Linguistics or Education; must have experience teaching Hindi/Urdu and developing related curriculum and teaching materials; must be fluent in Hindi/Urdu.

Qualified applicants should mail cover letter and resume to: Zilla Bristol, Sr. HR Coordinator, The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies

Application Deadline: 28-Aug-2009

Mailing Address for Applications:
Ms. Zilla Bristol
1740 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Room 303
Washington, US 20036
USA

Email Address for Applications: zbristo1 at jhu.edu

JOB DESCRIPTION
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SPECIALIZED AND INTERDISCIPLINARY LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
CENTER FOR LANGUAGE STUDY

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General Purpose
Under the direction of the Associate Director for Language Education and research, plan, create and manage the administrative, programmatic, and pedagogical functions for the specialized language initiatives of the Center for Language Study, such as the Directed Independent Language Study (DILS) program, the FIELDS program, Languages for Specific Purposes, Tutoring Program, and Faculty Development Programs such as Travel Grants. Design and implement independent and interdisciplinary programs for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students that supplement and enhance existing course offerings. Serve as the primary liaison with other Yale departments, residential colleges, professional organizations, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Essential Duties:

1. Recommend and develop long-range plans and operational framework for DILS, FIELDS, and discipline-specific language programs for undergraduate, graduate and professional school students, staff, and faculty.
2. Develop procedures and implement policies governing the administration of CLS special language initiatives in collaboration with Yale College, Graduate & Professional Schools; Research and advise Associate Director of new program opportunities and initiatives; identify financial, pedagogical and administrative resources to support programmatic goals.
3. Establish pedagogical guidelines and monitor the administration for language tutoring program and travel grants.
4. Supervisor program staff.
5. Create program application and selection procedures and develop guidelines and timelines Targeted toward specific program objectives.
6. Working with technology specialists, develop and identify materials and resources for language instruction.
7. Hire, train, and supervise instructors and language partners. Establish standards and guidelines for program oversight and evaluation and oversee professional development of instructors.
8. Develop and implement new curricula; establish testing and assessment procedures; monitor student progress and create and maintain student records.
9. Create and oversee foreign language examination process and procedures for students who wish to demonstrate native language competency toward completion of the Foreign Language Requirement in consultation with Yale College Dean’s Office and the Registrar’s Office; reporting as appropriate to individual Yale departments, residential colleges and schools.
10. Collect and analyze program, testing, enrollment and other relevant data; prepare oral and written reports for relevant Yale Departments and other administrative units.
11. Attend (and, when appropriate, present at) professional conferences on specialized and interdisciplinary language programs and on the less commonly taught languages (LCTLs).

Education/Experience:

1. Advanced Degree
2. Ph.D. or equivalent level degree in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Demonstrated interest in curricular innovation, especially outside traditional course structures and for non-traditional learners.
2. Experience with less commonly taught languages (LCTLs)
3. Experience with language testing
4. Experience with teacher training and program administration
5. Experience with technology-mediated language learning

Application:

Send all applications to:
http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html

The reference number for the position is: 7599BR.

The National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland is seeking an Urdu speaker to review previously selected Urdu listening content to confirm that it meets our criteria for length, ILR level and topic.

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The work will start ASAP and continue for approximately 2 months. Anyone interested, please email your resume to jedwards@nflc.org.

Qualifications:
· Solid understanding of the ILR proficiency levels
· Experience leveling Urdu language audio
· Native or near-native speaker of Urdu
· Basic computer skills
· Permission to work in the US

The Department of Asian Studies at the University of Texas invites applications for a one-year renewable Lecturer position in Hindi language for the academic year 2009-2010.

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The appointee will be expected to teach beginning Hindi language classes. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in Hindi, a University degree in a related field, and proof of excellence in teaching

Dossiers consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and three letters of reference should be sent to hvo@mail.utexas.edu (Herman van Olphen, Hindi Search Committee Chair, Department of Asian Studies G9300, University of Texas, WCH 4.134, 1, University Station, Austin, TX 78712.) Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Virginia invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Bengali language and culture, to begin 25 August 2009.

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We seek a skilled language instructor to establish a new language program.   Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Bengali and an MA or higher academic degree.   Ability to teach courses on South Asian literature or culture, and prior experience teaching Bengali at the university level are preferred.   The teaching load is three courses per semester.

To apply, please submit a candidate profile on-line through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu); Posting Number 0603694. Please attach a cover letter of application and curriculum vitae.

Further, please arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted on your behalf to:
Mehr Farooqi, Chair
Bengali Lecturer Search Committee, MESALC
P.O. Box 400781
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4781.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to:
Mehr Farooqi
maf5y@Virginia.EDU

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff, women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at University of Michigan invites applications for the position of Lecturer I in Hindi beginning September 1, 2009.

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The position is a renewable one-year appointment, and is subject to final budgetary approval. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as the following: Hindi language, literature, or linguistics; Hindi Studies; second-language acquisition, TESL, etc. Native or near-native proficiency in Hindi and English is required; at least one year of experience teaching Hindi at the college/university level is preferred. Duties will include 12 weekly hours of instruction in all levels of Hindi language and active participation in teamwork and program affairs. The application dossier should include an application letter explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, and three letters of recommendation. In addition, evidence of teaching excellence, a teaching demo videotape/DVD, and/or samples of self-developed teaching materials would be desirable. Kindly send your application packet to: Hindi Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Michigan, Suite 6111 Thayer Building, 202 South Thayer, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1608. Or electronically <kjmunson@umich.edu> Review of applications will begin on June 1 and will continue until the position is filled. University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Terms and conditions for this position are subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers’ Employee Organization.

MultiLingual Solutions, Inc. (www.MLSolutions.com) is a foreign language services firm providing translation, interpretation, innovative language and cultural instruction and course materials development services to both government and private sector clients throughout the world. Office is located in Rockville, MD.

MultiLingual Solutions, Inc. is currently seeking Subject Matter Experts in both Foreign Languages and Area Studies.

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MultiLingual Solutions, Inc. is currently seeking Subject Matter Experts in both Foreign Languages and Area Studies in the following languages, dialects and respective countries: Afan Oromo, Amharic, MSA and all Arabic dialects, Balochi, Bambara, Bengali, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cantonese, Chavacano, Chechen, Mandarin Chinese, Dari, French, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Igbo, Italian, Japanese, Kashmiri, Kirundi/Kinyarwanda, Korean (northern and Southern dialects), Kurdish (Kurmanji and Sorani), Pashto, Persian Farsi, Portuguese (Brazilian), Punjabi, Quechua, Russian, Shona, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Turkmen, Urdu, Uzbek, Wolof, and Yoruba, who will be responsible for online materials/course development and ensuring the content and quality of the course, module, learning object and/or assessment object meet the requirements.

The work is part-time and most of the work may be done from home.

Area studies topics may include: history, religion, demographics, geography, social institutions, finance, economics, military and defense systems, political structures, geo-politics, social stratification, and technology-related topics.

Subject Matter Expert- Language

Qualifications:

· Minimum of four (4) years of applied, practical work experience, within the last six (6) years, in the specified subject matter, which may include teaching or course development experience,

· Native speakers who have completed secondary education in the native language,

· Language capability of a minimum equivalent to an ILR level 3.

Subject Matter Expert- Area Studies

Qualifications:

* Undergraduate degree or a University accredited certification received in the last 5 years that required a minimum of 80 hours of formal education and training,
* Minimum of four (4) years of applied, practical work experience, within the last six (6) years, in the specified subject matter, which may include teaching or course development experience.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send the following as soon as possible via fax or e-mail to Ms. Ever Moreno at EMoreno@MLSolutions.com or 301-424-7331 (fax):

*A detailed updated CV (as an attachment in Word or PDF),
*A cover letter highlighting key qualifications and relevant teaching and translation experience,
*Information regarding current commitments/earliest availability,
*Salary requirements,
*Type of security clearance held, if any, and
*Nationality/visa status.

*** Subject of your cover email should be “Online Course Development Position”

Ever Moreno

Project Manager

MultiLingual Solutions, Inc.

Professional Education and Training Division (P.E.T)

Tel: (301) 424-7444 ext. 30

Fax: (301) 424-7331

EMoreno@MLSolutions.com

www.MLSolutions.com

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command, based in North Carolina, is looking to fill a position for an academic research analyst specializing in Bangladesh.

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Applicants must be U.S. citizens (unfortunately no exceptions) and have a minimum of a masters degree to be considered for the position. The work is challenging and exciting, and involves periodic travel to South Asia, as well as domestic travel in the United States.  See below for further information:

U.S. Army Special Operations – Researcher/Analyst (Intelligence Specialist, GG-0132-11)
on Bangladesh, two-year temporary position with the possibility of being extended.

Location: North Carolina, United States
Institution Type: Government
Position Type: Research Professional
Announcement Closes: 30 April 2009 (applications must be submitted prior to this date)

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Main Category: Bangladesh Area Studies
Secondary Categories: General Social Sciences
Sociology
Political Science/International Relations
Anthropology
South Asia Area/Ethnic Studies
South Asian History
Prerequisite: Must be a U.S. Citizen–no exceptions

The U.S. Army 4th Psychological Operations Group needs a researcher/analyst with graduate level knowledge of the political, social, cultural, economic and/or communications environment in Bangladesh. A position is now open at the GG-11 level for a specialist on Bangladesh. The beginning salary for the positions is $58,155. This is a two-year temporary position with the possibility of being extended.

A successful candidate must have strong reading and listening comprehension skills in Bangla; be able to conduct social science or intelligence-related research and analysis; and be able to write high quality studies and assessments in English, using a broad range of data and sources. The position requires travel within the U.S. and abroad. Ability to work closely with U.S. and possibly foreign military personnel is essential, but military experience is not required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and keep at least a SECRET level security clearance. The position closes on 30 April 2009.

A more detailed description of the positions can be accessed through the Civilian Personnel On-line website at http://cpol.army.mil. Follow the links from “Employment” to “Search for Jobs.” At the bottom of the page titled “Vacancy Announcement Board” in the “Search- Announcement” block enter the announcement number WTST09029654R2. Applications MUST be submitted online through the CPOL website by self-nomination using the Army’s Resume Builder and RESUMIX data base. For further information on the application process contact Norman Gardner, Chief, PACOM Strategic Studies Detachment, e-mail: gardnen@soc.mil.

MultiLingual Solutions, Inc. is currently looking for an Urdu instructor to teach an 8 month course in Monterey, California.

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Our client prefers to have a local instructor but if that is not possible, then we do have the option of flying someone out there. The class would be Monday through Friday and it would start between 8 or 9am and be 6 hours of instruction.

Ever Moreno
Project Manager
MultiLingual Solutions, Inc.
Professional Education and Training Division (P.E.T)
Tel: (301) 424-7444 ext. 30
Fax: (301) 424-7331
EMoreno@MLSolutions.com
www.MLSolutions.com

The Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations seeks applications for a full-time Associate Director of the South Asia Language Resource Center (SALRC), a pivotal position for all South Asian language activities.

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Position Description Summary:

Reporting to the Director of the South Asia Language Resource Center (SALRC), the Associate Director is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the Center. The SALRC is a collaborative effort funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s International Education and Graduate Programs Service. The Language Resource Center at The University of Chicago is one of fifteen centers nationwide that exist to improve the capacity to teach and learn foreign languages effectively. SALRC primarily focuses on the needs concerning South Asian language pedagogy in American universities. The Associate Director is charged with program planning and execution, policy making, fundraising, grants development and administration, management of the Center’s activities with national resource organizations and other relevant institutions including internal organizations, management of the budget, and supervision of the Program and Grants Coordinator. The Associate Director is expected to function as an experienced administrator competently managing the multiple tasks associated with the position.

Full details of the position and information on how to apply are available at https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/ [job requisition # 081549].

Further details on the South Asia Language Resource Center are available at http://salrc.uchicago.edu/about/.

The University of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

Listen and Learn is currently looking for and recruiting Hindi teachers in Minneapolis, MN.

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Listen and Learn is a language training company who works with freelance trainers all over the world to provide private tuition for numerous languages, but mainly in the US and the UK.   You can find more information about our company at http://www.listenandlearn.org

One of our clients in Minneapolis, MN 55455, would like to have one-to-one general Hindi tuition. The client (1 adult -beginner level) wishes to have classes once a week- for a total of 24 hours. Lessons should start as soon as possible.  The salary is negotiable depending on your degree and qualifications. We are also happy to discuss travel costs.

If you think you may be the right teacher for this position please send me your resumé, references and copies of teaching degree(s)/certificates. Please also let me know if you know of somebody who could be interested in or available for this part-time teaching position. I would also appreciate it if you could pass this information on to any teacher in your area who is looking for teaching work.

We are always looking for great teachers, and we have recently initiated a referral programme. If you have any friends or colleagues who are qualified to and interested in working for Listen & Learn, please recommend that they get in touch with us. If your friend gives us your name when registering, and then completes a full teaching course for us, you will receive a £10 book voucher as a thank you from Listen & Learn.

Many thanks

Kind Regards

Ingrid Strasser
Human Resources Assistant
email: ingrid@listenandlearn.org
Listen & Learn
1 Closter Commons
Suite 110
Closter, NJ 07624
USA

Tel: 1-877-566-9299
Fax: 1-877-566-9293

The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) has recently established an unclassified open source analysis unit in the Washington, DC area.

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Summer 2009 Research Analyst Positions
Pending Availability of Funding

The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) has recently established an unclassified open source analysis unit in the Washington, DC area to conduct research related to national security issues and is looking for undergraduate and graduate student summer research analysts who can conduct native language research on the internet, apply social science research methods to identify social and political trends, and critically analyze and present information. Positions are also available for science and technology majors to conduct internet research.

Students majoring in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Middle Eastern Studies, Persian Studies, South Asian Studies, Asian Studies, Russian Studies, African Studies, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Intelligence Studies, National Security Studies, Economics, Political Economy, Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Sociology, Demography, Defense Studies, Social Psychology, Public Policy, History, Political Islam, Nuclear Engineering/Physics, Computer Science/Engineering, Political Geography, Library Science, Geographic Information Systems and other science and technology fields.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to conduct research in Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Mandarin, Korean, French, Pashtu, Russian, Spanish or Urdu (Level 3 or above proficiency in reading required) or have significant background in science and engineering disciplines, including computer science/engineering
• Excellent research and oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytic/critical thinking skills
• Advanced internet proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a close team environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Strong academic background (3.2 GPA or higher desired)
• Completion of at least sophomore year of college by the beginning of summer 2009
• U.S. citizenship required, however, no security clearance is needed

COMPENSATION:

If funded, this will be a paid position for a 40 hour week for a maximum of 10 weeks. The hourly rate will be commensurate with education and experience. There are no benefits other than free parking. Facility is not accessible by public transportation.
APPLICATION PROCESS:

Email cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your qualifications to Doris.B.Johnson@ugov.gov. Attach your research, a writing sample (maximum of 5 pages), and the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for two academic references, one of whom must be able to verify your language skills. Application deadline is April 1, 2009.

The Program in Classics at the University of California, Davis seeks a lecturer to teach Hindi/Urdu for the 2009-10 academic year.

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University or Organization: University of California, Davis
Department: Classics
Job Location: California, USA
Web Address: http://classics.ucdavis.edu/

Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Teaching Hindi / Urdu

Required Language(s): Hindi (hin)
Urdu (urd)

Description:

The Program in Classics at the University of California, Davis seeks a lecturer to teach Hindi/Urdu for the 2009-10 academic year. The lecturer will teach eight courses over three quarters, September 21, 2009 – June 12, 2010. There may be teaching assistant support. Successful candidates will also be considered to co-teach an intensive 15-unit course in Hindi/Urdu during the 2010 Summer Session.

Applicant must have an M.A. or a Ph.D., or be A.B.D, preferably in Hindi/Urdu or a related field. Applicant should have experience teaching Hindi/Urdu as a second language at the college level. Salary is contingent upon qualifications and experience and the number of courses taught. Percent of employment is determined by number of courses taught. The review of applications will begin on 12th February. Position will remain open until filled.

Please send a letter of application indicating the texts and methods that you have used in Hindi/Urdu instruction, a C.V., one or two sets of student course evaluations,sample tests and quizzes, and three letters of reference to the address provided below.

For more information e-mail: jlshorts@ucdavis.edu.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)

Mailing Address for Applications:
Prof David Traill
Director, Classics Program
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, US 95616
USA

Email Address for Applications: datraill@ucdavis.edu

Contact Information:
David Traill
Email: datraill@ucdavis.edu
Phone: 530-752-6441
Fax: 530-752-8630

The Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures at Rutgers University (New Brunswick) invites applications for a renewable annual position in Hindi language instruction beginning Fall, 2009, subject to final budgetary approval.

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The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field — e.g. Hindi, (Applied) Linguistics, (Foreign/Second/Heritage) Language Education, Second Language Acquisition — although candidates with an M.A. or M.S. will be considered. Native or near-native proficiency in both spoken and written Hindi, as well as competence in communicative, learner-centered language pedagogy and creative use of instructional technology, are required. Knowledge of Urdu and of both the Devanagari and Perso-Arabic alphabets would be an additional asset. The successful candidate will teach six courses per academic year at the elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

A letter of application, updated CV, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted to:

Professor Alamin Mazrui
Chair, Hindi Search Committee
Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue
Lucy Stone Hall B 307
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-8070.

Review of applications will commence March 16, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Project Excel Language Technology Center, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

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The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs announces a opening for Director of the Excel Language Technology Center. Masters required, Ph.D. preferred, in a language-related field from an accredited college or university. Two to three years experience teaching foreign language at the university level and experience working in a professional capacity in a college/university language resource center are required. Experience and expertise in computer-aided instruction, multimedia, and other technologies for language learning is a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, complete academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Jerry L. Phillips, Ph.D., Director, Science Learning Center, UCCS, SB1, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.

The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages a diversity of applicants. Receipt of materials will be acknowledged by letter. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. For full job description and application requirements, visit our Web site at the following website: http://www.uccs.edu/~hr/web/employment_opportunity/professional.html The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Announcing a newly created Assistant Director position with the NC Center for South Asia Studies.

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Position: Assistant Director for Programs, North Carolina Center for South Asia Studies

The North Carolina Center for South Asia Studies, a consortium-based Title VI National Resource Center currently housed at Duke University’s Franklin Center and including the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and North Carolina Central University, is seeking a full time Assistant Director for Programs. The Assistant Director for Programs will plan, implement, and coordinate a diverse range of programs, events, activities and special initiatives across the consortium campuses in consultation with the Director, Assistant Director for Finance/Outreach, and the Executive Board. Responsibilities include administering policies and procedures within the Center, handling and overseeing the day-to-day affairs of Center administration, and overseeing and coordinating Center grants and public relations activities (including the newsletter and website) in consultation with the Assistant Director for Finance/Outreach and the Director. The Assistant Director for Programs will support the Director and the Executive Committee
in all matters relating to the work of NCCSAS, including any special initiatives that may be launched. He/she will also work with the Campus Representatives of the participating universities on curriculum development and coordination.

Interested candidates should apply on-line at http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html noting requisition number 400269583.

Note: If you applied for this position earlier but did not go through the Duke online HR system, please reapply using the link above.

The Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC) at San Diego State University seeks two native-speaking Pushtu Language Instructors with teaching experience at advanced levels, for two half time positions.

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The course in question will run for 6 weeks during the summer of 2009. There will likely also be work for several weeks leading up to course as well for curriculum an material development. This posting is to seek and gather interest from qualified parties.

Please send resume and two letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Atefeh Oliai
Language Acquisition Resource Center
5500 Campanile Dr.
EBA 419
San Diego, CA 92182-8305

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the chosen candidate(s) education and experience. These positions will be temporary appointments and will not carry a benefits package.

The FBI is reposting the Applied Linguist position in the Language Training and Certification Unit.

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Applications are initially reviewed by Human Resources staff, who have no knowledge of the Linguistics and Language fields, so be as explicit as possible about your experience and qualifications.

Announcement Link:

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