University of California - Santa Barbara, Religious Studies
Lecturer in Persian
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Lecturer |
Lecturer in Persian (Full-Time)
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a one-year lecturer position in Persian language beginning in the 2016-17 academic year. The position is renewable based on performance and department needs. Responsibilities include teaching three quarters of Persian annually at the first- and second-year levels (six courses) plus two upper division undergraduate courses in modern and classical Persian literature in translation. We are especially interested in candidates with specialization in modern and classical Persian prose literature and/or poetry. The successful candidate will also be the assistant coordinator of the Iranian internship program and have responsibilities for assisting with related cocurricular programming. Minimum Qualifications: MA or Ph.D. in relevant academic field; native command of Persian and English; and excellent record of teaching experience of undergraduates at the college level. Experience in coordinating programs and institutions highly desirable.
The department is especially interested in candidates who contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. UCSB has recently been designated a Hispanic serving institution under the U.S. Department of Education’s guidelines (where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25% of total enrollment). For information on our department please visit our website at www.religion.ucsb.edu.
To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to UC Recruit, at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00706. Complete applications received by May 31, 2016, will receive full review. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Kathleen Moore, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to UC Recruit, at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00706. Complete applications received by May 31, 2016, will receive full review. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Kathleen Moore, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies. |
Website: | https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00706 |
Primary Category: | Religious Studies and Theology |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities |
Posting Date: | 03/23/2016 |
Closing Date | 07/01/2016 |