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.
