Employment Opportunity: Hindi-Urdu Lecturers at Johns Hopkins

Applications are invited for TWO positions for Hindi-Urdu lecturers for Summer Hindi-Urdu Language Program [June 1, 2011-July 22nd 2011] at The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies [SAIS] of Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC.

These positions are for TWO months (June 1-July 31) only.

Experience teaching Hindi-Urdu at university level in the US., must be able to teach in Devanagari and Nastaleeq scripts, must be able to teach Hindi-Urdu at NOVICE and INTERMEDIATE levels, familiarity with proficiency-based language teaching and testing methods, native or near-native command of Hindi-Urdu, and familiarity with the use of technology in language teaching are required. An advanced degree in Hindi/Urdu language, linguistics, literature, or a related field is preferred.

Those interested in the position should send a cover letter, a CV, and a brief teaching philosophy statement to:

Lakhan Gusain
Coordinator, South Asian Languages Program
The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies [SAIS]
Johns Hopkins University
1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW#R319
Washington, D.C. 20036-2213

Phone:202 663 5753; Fax: 202 663 5764
Email: lgusain1 at jhu dot edu; Web: http://www.sais-jhu.edu/academics/non-degree/summer/language-institute.htm

The Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Cronin, E. [Salrc_general] Employment Opportunity: Hindi-Urdu Lecturers at Johns Hopkins. SALRC listserv (salrc_general@lists.uchicago.edu, 11 Jan 2011).