Lecturer of Kiswahili/Swahili Language

Indiana University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details


Title Lecturer of Kiswahili/Swahili Language
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington African Studies
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
The African Studies Program in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for a Lecturer position in the Swahili language, beginning August 1, 2024. The initial appointment will be for three years and may be renewable contingent on satisfactory performance reviews. We seek an innovative and experienced Swahili language pedagogue able to teach Swahili language courses at all levels. Candidates for the position should be willing to participate in a full range of African languages programming activities, including outreach, as we are a Title VI National Resource Center. Teaching load is three courses per semester. There is a possible opportunity for co-leading a study abroad to Tanzania or Rwanda during summers.
Basic Qualifications
A doctoral degree in a relevant field such as language pedagogy, linguistics or applied linguistics with expertise in Swahili language teaching, language evaluation/testing; native or near-native proficiency in both Swahili and English; prior experience and demonstrated success in teaching Swahili as a foreign language at the college level. Familiarity with assessment and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and training in Swahili pedagogy.
Department Contact for Questions
For questions regarding the African Studies Program, please contact [email protected] , or visit or website, https://africanstudies.indiana.edu/ .
For questions regarding the submission process, please contact Mr. Zac Muller, Assistant Director of Faculty Relations, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, [email protected] .
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/20242
Additional Qualifications
Experience developing African language materials (Swahili), including web-based materials, and using digital instructional technologies is a plus.
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following documentation: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement on pedagogy, teaching portfolio (which can include items such as course descriptions, syllabi, teaching evaluations, a teaching statement, and video clips of classroom teaching), and names and contact information for three references. Candidates may choose to submit a diversity statement as an optional supplement to their application if so inclined.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with all applications received by October 15, 2023 being assured full consideration.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
For Best Consideration Date 10/15/2023
Expected Start Date 08/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100544-2023

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