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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:

Hindi Language Lector (Yale University)

 

HINDI LANGUAGE LECTOR position, one-year term appointment.

 

Council on South Asian Studies

Yale Center for International and Area Studies

Yale University

New Haven, CT, 06520 USA

 

The Council on South Asian Studies of the Yale Center for

International and Area Studies, in cooperation with the Yale Center

for Language Study, announces an opening for a Lector in Hindi

Language beginning July 1, 2001, pending final approval of

position. Primary duties include teaching five courses per year

including beginning (2 courses) and intermediate (2 courses) Hindi in

four learning-skill areas -- reading, writing, speaking and listening,

plus a fifth course, in advanced Hindi language, with a focus on

modern literary, cultural and/or social topics as appropriate to the

appointee's qualifications and expertise. The Lector also will

participate in program building of South Asian Studies at Yale and,

specifically, in developing teaching materials. Applicants should have

experience in teaching Hindi as a second language in a college or

university environment and an M.A. or other advanced degree in a

relevant discipline. Experience with computer-aided language learning

methods and in software development is desirable. We prefer a

candidate with native or near-native fluency in Hindi, strong English

skills, demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for in-class language

instruction, together with expertise in second-language

acquisition. Lectors are normally appointed for one year with annual

renewal based on mid-year performance review and continued

availability of resources. Salary commensurate with experience and

background. Review of applications will begin as soon as position is

approved and continue until search is completed. Send letter of

application, curriculum vita and three letters of recommendation to

Nancy Ruther, Associate Director, YCIAS, c/o Ms. Barbara Papacoda,

P.O. Box 208206, New Haven CT 06520, U.S.A. Submissions by email will

be accepted at barbara.papacoda

 

AA/EOE; applications from women and minorities are encouraged.