Lecturer

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$54,000

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Apr 19, 2025

Posting Information

Department	Asian & Middle Eastern Studies - 315500
Application Deadline	04/23/2025
Position Type	Visiting / Part-time Faculty
Working Title	Lecturer
Appointment Type	Adjunct Faculty
Position Number	20069826
Vacancy ID	F003306
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week	40
FTE	1
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$54,000
Proposed Start Date	07/01/2025
Estimated duration of appointment	1 Year

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!	The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Lecturer in Hindi-Urdu for the 2025-26 academic year. We are seeking a skilled language instructor with a commitment to a proficiency-based approach to language teaching. The pay is $9,000 per course section. This is a one-year nonrenewable position that carries no benefits. Classes meet 4 days a week for 50 minutes. We will also consider applicants located in the United States who would teach remotely.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies ( DAMES) is an academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our mission is to serve the undergraduate populations by offering majors and minors in a range of Asian and Middle Eastern languages and cultures. We also offer an MA program with two tracks: Interdisciplinary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, and Chinese Studies. In addition, our faculty conduct research in the field of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and contribute to the College, the University, and the state through service and leadership.
Position Summary	Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester, including elementary and intermediate levels of Hindi-Urdu. Other responsibilities include holding office hours and organizing cultural enrichment activities.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Master's degree in Hindi or Urdu language pedagogy or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Native or near-native proficiency in Hindi and/or Urdu and English is required. Experience teaching Hindi and/or Urdu as a second language at the university level (preferably in the U.S.), and knowledge of current best practices and technologies, is required. Facility with both the Devanagari (Hindi) and Nastaliq (Urdu) writing systems is preferred. Remote employees should have at least two years of experience teaching Hindi and/or Urdu at the university level, including some experience teaching remotely.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements	N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Special Instructions	Qualified applicants should submit an online application. Required materials include: Letter of application detailing teaching philosophy CV Sample syllabus Link to a teaching video of a 50-minute Hindi and/or Urdu language class Names and contact information for two professional references Course evaluations are optional.
Quick Link	https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/298624

Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title	Hanna Sprintzik, Search Committee Chair
Department Contact Telephone or Email	hindiurdusearch@unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Academic Personnel Office at facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
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