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Lecturer in Turkish Language

The Department of Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University announces an opening in Turkish language to be filled at the Lecturer in Discipline rank, beginning July 2010.  We are seeking a professional language teacher with a serious commitment teaching languages for academic purposes.  This is a full time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review.

Ph.D. in Turkish preferred, but applicants with a Master's degree and considerable language teaching experience are also encouraged to apply.  Salary commensurate with experience.

We are seeking a professional language teacher with a serious commitment to developing pedagogical materials and incorporating technological innovations into the curriculum.  A background in linguistics is an asset.  Command of Ottoman Turkish is highly desirable. 
Responsibilities will include teaching 2 or 3 courses per semester and other duties associated with the language program. Successful candidates must have native or near native fluency in Turkish and English, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach.

A cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations and teaching materials to support the application should be uploaded at our secure online site:

http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52454

Applications will be reviewed starting January 1, 2010.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.




Lecturer in Hebrew Language

The Department of Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University announces an opening in Hebrew language to be filled at the Senior Lecturer or Lecturer rank, beginning July 2010. We are seeking a professional language teacher with a serious commitment to teaching languages for academic purposes. This is a full time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review.

Applicants should preferably have a Ph.D. in Hebrew, but those with a Master's degree and considerable language teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

We are seeking a professional language teacher with a serious commitment to developing pedagogical materials and incorporating technological innovations into the curriculum. A background in linguistics is an asset. Responsibilities will include teaching 2 or 3 courses per semester and other duties associate with the language program. Successful candidates for all ranks (Senior Lecturer, Lecturer) must have native or near native fluency in Hebrew and English, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach.

A cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations and teaching materials to support the application should be uploaded at our secure online site:

http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52352

Applications will be reviewed starting December 15, 2009.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.





Lecturer or Associate in Hindi-Urdu

The Department of Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University announces openings in Hindi-Urdu language to be filled at the Lecturer or Associate in Discipline rank, beginning July 2010.  We are seeking professional language teachers with a serious commitment teaching languages for academic purposes.  This is a full time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review.

Applicants should preferably have a Ph.D. in Hindi-Urdu, but those with a Master's degree and considerable language teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

We are seeking professional language teachers with a serious commitment to developing pedagogical materials and incorporating technological innovations into the curriculum.  A background in Hindi-Urdu literature is an asset.  Responsibilities will include teaching 2 or 3 courses per semester and other duties associate with the language program.

Successful candidates for all ranks (Lecturer,Associate) must have native or near native fluency in Hindi-Urdu and English,  foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach.   Our preferred applicants will be expert in reading and writing both Devanagari and Urdu scripts. Applicants who know only one script should submit their plans for rapidly learning the other script and for appropriately enhancing their vocabulary so that they will be able to deal effectively with a range of Hindi-Urdu styles in the classroom.  Lecturers in Discipline (language) must have at least 2 years teaching experience.

An application letter including a brief description of the applicant's teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations and other supporting materials about teaching should be sent to our online secure site:

http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickfind=52280

Applications will be reviewed starting November 1, 2009.


Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.