[INDOLOGY] One-year Hindi position at University of Chicago

[Andrew Ollett]

Dear all,

I realize that the interests of this list are generally prācīnatara, but my
department at the University of Chicago is looking to fill a Hindi
instructional professor position for one year, during a colleague's leave.
If you are interested, or you have colleagues who may be interested, or you
have questions about the position, please do not hesitate to get in contact
with me. The Interfolio link is:

https://apply.interfolio.com/171413

A copy of the ad is posted below.

Andrew

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*Position Title:*Assistant Instructional Professor in Hindi


*Location:*Chicago, IL


*Position Type:*OAA - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer


*Position URL:*apply.interfolio.com/171413


*Position Description*The Department of South Asian Languages and
Civilizations and the College at the University of Chicago invite
applications for a one-year position as Assistant Instructional Professor
in Hindi with a start date of January 1, 2026 or as soon as possible
thereafter and end date of December 31, 2026. This is a non-renewable,
one-year appointment to fill an immediate curricular need.

Responsibilities include both teaching and service duties. Teaching
consists of six language courses across the Winter 2026, Spring 2026, and
Autumn 2026 quarters at the first- and second-year levels of the language,
as well as one additional course, which may be outside of the Hindi
language program (options include a course in the University of Chicago
Core Curriculum, or a content course of the instructor’s design). Service
duties will include grading competency examinations in Winter 2026 and
assisting with student placement for Fall 2026 courses; they may also
include assisting with the training of course assistants.


*Salary Range or Pay Grade:*Assistant Instructional Professor:
$73,117-78,965;
This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment.

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and
resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid
time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits
Guidebook <https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/>.

*Qualifications*
Prior experience teaching Hindi at the college or university level is
preferred. An M.A. degree or equivalent is required. A Ph.D. in a related
field is desirable. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient language ability
for teaching Hindi in a university context. Candidates with specialized
training in second language acquisition, second language pedagogy, and/or
assessment are especially encouraged to apply.


*Application Instructions*To apply for this position, please submit your
application through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment
website at apply.interfolio.com/171413. An application is required to
include:

   - CV
   - Cover Letter
   - Teaching Statement
   - One sample syllabus for Introductory Hindi
   - One sample syllabus for a non-language course
   - Names and contact information for three references who can supply
   letters of recommendation upon request

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a prerecorded 20-minute
teaching demonstration.
Questions may be directed to salc at uchicago.edu.

*Application deadline: *Applications must be received by 10:59 PM CT/11:59
PM ET on September 18, 2025. Only complete applications can be considered.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a
collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service
Employees International Union.


*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement*The University of Chicago is an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or
expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an
individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic
information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional
information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination
<https://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/>.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the
application process should call 773-834-3988 or email
equalopportunity at uchicago.edu with their request.
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