CfA: Urdu Language Instructor

Initial Review of Applications: February 15, 2025
Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025

The Department of South and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a full-time lecturer in the Urdu language program for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. This appointment is extendable, pending a departmental review. Responsibilities include teaching 5 sections of Urdu over the course of the year (2 Beginning, 2 Intermediate, 1 Advanced), holding office hours, assigning grades, interacting with students outside of class time via email and campus web-based course resources, and assisting with Urdu-related programming on campus.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree (MA or higher) and be fluent in English. Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level in the US is also preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
* Curriculum Vitae/Resume
* Cover Letter (please indicate your interest in the Urdu lecturer
position and qualifications)
* Statement of Teaching
* Sample syllabi (for Introductory Urdu and Intermediate Urdu)
* Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (visit this page for more for information and guidelines.)

Reference requirements:
*2 required; 2 optional (4 in total). Only contact information.

Further details about this position, how to apply, and working at UC Berkeley can be found at the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04633

The University of California, Berkeley is an AA/EEO employer.
For help, contact: ealc_gbs_ap[at]berkeley.edu

More information at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04633.