Sanskrit & Hindi-Urdu Lecturer Position at University of British Columbia

[Adheesh Sathaye]

Dear colleagues, 

Please see advertisement below, and please forward to anyone who may be interested. We will begin processing applications March 15th.

best regards,

Adheesh

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LECTURER IN HINDI-URDU & SANSKRIT LANGUAGES

The University of British Columbia is accepting applications for one renewable 12-month lecturer position in Hindi-Urdu & Sanskrit languages, commencing July 1, 2011. The successful applicant will be asked to teach 24 credits (4 year-long courses) of Hindi and Sanskrit language courses at all levels. Depending on the applicant's area of expertise, the 24 credit teaching load might include undergraduate lecture courses on South Asian culture, religion, literature or film.

Applicants are expected to have a spoken and written command of Hindi, as well as expertise in Sanskrit. Knowledge of Urdu is also desirable. Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field, and teaching experience in North America at college/university level; strong preference will be given for applicants with training in Applied Linguistics or Language Education.

Please send applications, including a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, and three names of reference to: Hindi-Urdu/Sanskrit Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia, 1871 West Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T-1Z2. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. For information about the Department, please visit www.asia.ubc.ca.
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Dr. Adheesh Sathaye
Department of Asian Studies
University of British Columbia 
408 Asian Centre 
1871 West Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 • Canada
604.822.5188
adheesh at interchange.ubc.ca

http://www.ubcsanskrit.ca
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