LEO Lecturer I - Hindi/Urdu (Fall 2018)
How to Apply Interested applicants must apply by completing the application located at bit.ly/hindiurdulecturer. You will be required to upload a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, a current CV, and the names and email addresses for three people who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. You will also have the option to upload self-developed teaching materials, evidence of teaching excellence, and to provide a link to a teaching demonstration video.
Job Summary The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan invites applications for the position of Lecturer I in Hindi and Urdu beginning September 1, 2018. Responsibilities include instruction at any assigned levels and active involvement in teamwork and program affairs. Appointment level will be 100%. This is a renewable one-term appointment.
Required Qualifications* Applicants should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as the following: language pedagogy (in Hindi/Urdu language preferred), second language acquisition, or linguistics. Native or near-native proficiency in Hindi, Urdu, and English is required, along with the ability to work with both scripts.
Desired Qualifications* At least one year of experience teaching Hindi or Urdu at the college/university level is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with contemporary second language teaching methodologies, instructional technologies, heritage/non-heritage teaching, and curriculum development and have typing skills in both Hindi and Urdu.
Additional Information Based on student enrollments, there may be an additional part-time opening available.
Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Contact Information Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Syed Ali (ekhteyar@umich.edu).
Mission Statement The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:
Application Deadline The deadline for applications is May 20, 2018 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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