CfA: Senior Lecturer, Hindi-Urdu

The Asian Studies Program at Vanderbilt University seeks to make an appointment in Hindi-Urdu language instruction. The rank is Senior Lecturer, with initial appointment of three years and possibility of renewal, conditional upon performance review and institutional need.

Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree, awarded no later than August 1, 2025, in their area of study and have teaching experience. The successful applicant will have training in modern language pedagogy and the ability to teach students in both Devanagari and Nastaliq scripts. Applicants must also possess strong English language skills. Applicants with proficiency in a second South Asian language or related language (e.g., Persian) who are able to support undergraduate and graduate research are strongly desired. 

The standard course load is three courses per term. Applicants must be able to teach at all levels of Hindi and Urdu. The Hindi-Urdu Lecturer may also have the opportunity to offer courses in literature or other areas of expertise in coordination with other Hindi-Urdu faculty, South Asian Studies faculty, and the Asian Studies Department chair.

Application Instructions

Review of completed application files will begin on 6 December 2024 and will remain open until the position is successfully filled.

A cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, teaching evaluations, a website link with a teaching demonstration video, and transcripts, as well as three confidential letters of reference, should be uploaded to Interfolio here:  http://apply.interfolio.com/156646 .