Lectureship in Hindi

[I. Julia Leslie]

Department of the Languages and Cultures of South Asia
School of Oriental and African Studies
(SOAS)
University of London

Lectureship in Hindi

Applications are invited for a Lectureship in Hindi, tenable in the
Department of the Languages and Cultures of South Asia.

The appointee will be required to teach Hindi language and literature,
and to contribute to the Department's broader programme of courses on
contemporary India.

Candidates should have a good practical and theoretical knowledge of
Hindi and its literature (specialisation in the modern period would
be preferred), and will be expected to have or to be close to completing
a PhD. A commitment to the active pursuit of research is essential.

The initial appointment will be for five years from September 1994,
and the grading on the Lecturer Scale will reflect age and experience.
The scale is in the range pounds 13,601-25,107 plus a London Allowance
of pounds 2,134.

Applicants should apply by letter, supported by a full CV and the names and
addresses of three referees, to: The Personnel Office, School of Oriental
and African Studies, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell
Square, London WC1H 0XG. Tel: +44-71-323-6189, FAX: +44-71-436-3844.
Further details are available from: Dr. Rupert Snell, Head of the
Department of South Asia, (Tel: +44-71-323-6229), at the same address.
Applications should be received by Friday 11 February 1994.

SOAS is an equal opportunities employer.
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