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The Middle East/South Asia Studies Program (ME/SA) seeks an instructor for a lecturer position in Punjabi to teach Punjabi 1V, 2V, and 3V, pending administrative approval and funding, for the academic year 2025-26. The position is available for the following quarters:
Fall Quarter 2025 September 24, 2025 – June 11, 2026.
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 script and/or Nastaliq scripts.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and 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/JPF07161
We will begin review of applications on AUG 15, 2025.
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