[INDOLOGY] Instructional Professor of Tamil at University of Chicago

[Andrew Ollett]

Dear colleagues,

Please let any interested colleagues know about the following opening for an
Instructional Professor (open-rank, renewable) in Tamil Language in the
Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of
Chicago. The deadline is October 28, 2026. Please write to salc at uchicago.edu
if you have any questions.

Andrew


*Position Title*

Instructional Professor (open-rank) in Tamil Language

*Location*

Chicago, IL

*Position Type*

OAA - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

*Position URL*

*apply.interfolio.com/194479* <https://apply.interfolio.com/194479>


*Position Description*The *Department of South Asian Languages and
Civilizations* <https://salc.uchicago.edu/> at the University of Chicago
invites applications for a position as an Instructional Professor
(open-rank) in Tamil to help grow its existing offerings in South Asian
languages. The position begins in the academic year 2027-28 with an
expected start date of September 1, 2027, or as soon as possible
thereafter. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of
Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or
Instructional Professor, depending on qualifications and experience. The
initial appointment is for a minimum of 2 years, with longer initial terms
possible depending on qualifications and initial rank. Review and
progression schedule are determined by a collective bargaining agreement
between the University and the Service Employees International Union.

Responsibilities include both teaching and service duties. Teaching
normally consists of seven courses across three quarters, six of which are
Tamil language courses at all levels of the language. One additional course
per year may be a non-language course on a topic related to the culture or
history of Tamil-speaking areas, proposed by the Instructional Professor,
or a course in the College Core. Service duties may include advising
undergraduate theses, creating and overseeing Tamil placement exams and
graduate language exams, teaching independent studies, engaging in outreach
to build interest in the Tamil program, or other program-specific duties.
Instructional Professors of all ranks are required to engage in regular
professional development.


*Salary Range or Pay Grade:*Assistant Instructional Professor: $77,946 -
$84,181; Associate Instructional Professor: $84,182 - $91,113;
Instructional Professor: $91,114 - $100,000. This base pay range is for a
nine-month academic appointment paid over twelve months. The position also
includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses.

This position is benefits eligible. 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*

Applicants must have previous experience teaching at the post-secondary
level. An MA degree or equivalent is required, with a PhD in a related
field preferred. Preferred qualifications include experience teaching Tamil
at the post-secondary level, experience teaching at a North American
institution, training in second-language pedagogy, and/or familiarity with
current approaches to second-language pedagogy.

*Application Instructions*

Applicants must have previous experience teaching at the post-secondary
level. An MA degree or equivalent is required, with a PhD in a related
field preferred. Preferred qualifications include experience teaching Tamil
at the post-secondary level, experience teaching at a North American
institution, training in second-language pedagogy, and/or familiarity with
current approaches to second-language pedagogy.

Applicants must upload the following materials to the University of
Chicago’s recruitment website at *apply.interfolio.com/194479*
<https://apply.interfolio.com/194479> by *10:59 PM Central Time/11:59 PM
Eastern Time* on *October 28, 2026:*

·      CV

·      Cover letter

·      Teaching statement

·      One sample syllabus for Introductory Tamil

·      One sample syllabus for a non-language course

·      Names and contact information for three references who can supply
letters of recommendation upon request
Optional:

·      Course evaluations, if available



Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following the
initial review of applications. Questions may be directed to
*salc at uchicago.edu* <salc at uchicago.edu>.

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. This position is contingent upon budgetary
approval.

*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 <(773)%20834-3988> or email
*equalopportunity at uchicago.edu* <equalopportunity at uchicago.edu> with their
request.

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment
some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring
decisions.
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