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The Middle East/South Asia Studies Program (ME/SA) seeks instructors for a lecturer position in Punjabi to teach Punjabi 3V, pending administrative approval and funding, for the academic year 2023-24. The position is available for the following quarter:
Spring Quarter 2024 March 28, 2024 – June 13, 2024
Course Day/Time
TR 4:10-5:30 online
Qualified Applicants:
*Must be native or near-native speaker of Punjabi
*Must be proficient in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English
*Must be able to teach reading and writing in Punjabi in the Gurmukhi script
Preferred Qualifications:
*Experience as a teacher
*Experience using digital tools for teaching
*Ability to teach reading and writing in Punjabi in the Devanagari and/or Nastaʿliq script
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, and the contact information for two (2) references. Teaching statement, sample course syllabus, and prior teaching evaluations from UC Davis or another institution are optional. Applicants can apply and submit their materials through the online application form, which can be found at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04367
We will begin review of applications on February 29, 2024 and this recruitment will remain open until position is filled, and closes on April 30, 2024
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