Visiting Lecturer - Persian Language

Indiana University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details


Title Visiting Lecturer - Persian Language
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Central Eurasian Studies
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
The Department of Central Eurasian Studies in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for a Visiting Lectureship position in the Persian Language, to begin in Fall 2024. The initial appointment will be for 1 year; while the initial appointment is for a single academic year, renewals are possible given satisfactory performance reviews. We are looking for an innovative and experienced Persian language pedagogue able to teach Persian language courses at all levels from beginner through post-advanced. Candidates for the position should be willing to participate in a full range of Persian language programming activities, including outreach to the community, as Persian is a language critical to the mission of Department of Education Title VI grants for several units within Indiana University. Teaching load is three courses per semester.
Basic Qualifications
A master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Persian Language pedagogy, second language acquisition, linguistics, language education. A successful candidate must possess native or near-native fluency in Persian language and fluency in English. Prior experience and demonstrated success in teaching Persian as a foreign language at the postsecondary level; familiarity with assessment and ACTFL proficiency guidelines in Persian pedagogy.
Department Contact for Questions
For questions regarding the Department of Central Eurasian Studies or the nature of the position, please contact Ms. April Younger at [email protected], or visit the departmental website at ceus.indiana.edu. For questions regarding the application submission process, please contact Mr. Zac Muller, Assistant Director of Faculty Relations, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, at [email protected] .
Additional Qualifications
A doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as Persian Language pedagogy, second language acquisition, linguistics, or language education. Experience developing Persian language materials, including web-based materials; experience using digital instructional technologies; experience in conducting pedagogical research on the Persian language is highly desirable, but not required.
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
To ensure full consideration, please send a letter of application including cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement on pedagogy, teaching portfolio (which may include items such as course descriptions, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, a teaching statement, and video clips of classroom teaching), names and contact information for three (3) references.
Applicant referees will receive an email link to submit their letters of reference directly to the search committee through the PeopleAdmin interface. The letters of reference themselves should be addressed to the Search Committee, Department of Central Eurasian Studies; 355 North Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47405.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications received by March 1, 2024 will be 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 without regard to 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 03/01/2024
Expected Start Date 08/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100747-2024

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