HINDI
The Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Faculty of Arts, York University, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Hindi, at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2008, subject to budgetary approval.
Ph.D. in a field relevant to teaching Hindi language and/or culture is required. The position will have a primary emphasis on teaching Hindi language at all levels, therefore experience teaching credit courses in Hindi language and South Asian culture at the university level is required. Experience teaching Hindi literature or culture is an asset. Familiarity with multimedia materials and approaches is desirable, as is a background in language programme development and coordination.
The person appointed will have a current record of relevant publications and conference presentations in the areas of Hindi language, culture, literature or linguistics. The successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Native or near-native fluency in Hindi and English is required.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications, which should include representative publications and/or teaching materials, a statement of research and teaching interests and teaching evaluations, is November 30, 2007. Applicants should submit a letter of application, an up-to-date curriculum vitae as well as the name, position, e-mail address and telephone numbers of three referees, and arrange for the three signed letters of recommendation to be sent directly to:
Professor Susan Ehrlich, Acting Chair
Dept. of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
S561 Ross, York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
Canada
Tel: 416.736.5016. Fax: 416.736.5483
E-mail: sehrlich@yorku.ca
Note: E-mail applications will not be considered.
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