Faculty Lecturer (Persian Language)

Position Description:

This position is a Faculty Lectureship in Persian Language. The appointee will be responsible for all elements of the Institute of Islamic Studies' Persian language program. This includes teaching Persian at all three levels offered to graduate and undergraduate students. The Faculty Lecturer also coordinates and manages the program.

Job Duties: The coordination, teaching, and implementation of all elements of the Persian language program, including teaching to graduate and undergraduate students at the Institute of Islamic Studies.   

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
MA or PhD in Applied Linguistics or relevant related degree required. Competence in teaching elements of Iranian and Persianate culture/s is not required but will be an advantage. French is an asset.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Institute of Islamic Studies

Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff (Academic Contractual)

Rank:
Faculty Lecturer

Length of Appointment:
Three (3) years [August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2025]

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:
Please submit your application by December 1, 2021

Contact persons:  Professor Michelle Hartman, Director (IIS)   –[email protected]  (academic) or [email protected] (administrative) queries. 

Required Documents:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae  
• Statement of teaching philosophy (MAX: one page)
• Names and contact information of three (3) referees (to be contacted later)
• Further information may be asked in the application process including: lesson plans, recorded class sessions, a remote interview and/or other material.​

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