Job posting for Indology (fwd)

[Dominik Wujastyk]

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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 13:39:19 -0500
From: Christopher Minkowski <czm1 at cornell.edu>


LECTURER IN BENGALI, CORNELL UNIVERSITY

The Department of Asian Studies invites applications for a full-time
Lecturer position in Bengali language beginning August, 2001.  Initial
contract for one-year probationary period, followed by three-year renewable
contract.  Renewal is based on merit and contingent on the continued
availability of program funding.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree;  near-native proficiency in
Bengali;  explicit understanding of the properties of Bengali as well as
basic knowledge of the linguistic and cultural background of Bengali;
familiarity with language-teaching methodologies, including
technology-related pedagogy, and ability to work autonomously as an
instructor at all levels of the language.

Letters of application, CV and three letters of recommendation to Chair,
Bengali Committee, Department of Asian Studies, 388 Rockefeller Hall,
Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. 14853. Contact: Chris Capalongo: (ph)
607-255-9099; (email) cmc40 at cornell.edu. Applications received by April 4
will be ensured full consideration; consideration of applications will
continue until position is filled. Cornell is an Affirmative Action / Equal
Opportunity Employer.