Lecturer in Hindi

The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (AAAS) at Stony Brook University, a flagship campus of the State University of New York system, seeks to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Hindi. The initial appointment, starting beginning of Fall semester 2025, is for two years, with the possibility of renewal. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Hindi language courses at all levels, for both heritage and non-heritage students, with the possibility of teaching courses in literature or linguistics. They will develop curricular and teaching materials, contribute to development of programs in teaching Hindi as a second language, conduct placement tests, train and supervise teaching assistants, and perform departmental committee service. They will be expected to work in close coordination with and contribute to the development of the Mattoo Center for India Studies.

The New York metropolitan region has a dynamic Indian/South Asian community with numerous cultural resources and events. Stony Brook University's vibrant and nationally recognized Mattoo Center for India Studies sponsors a plethora of academic and cultural events. The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies offers a major and a master's program in Asian and Asian American Studies, a master's in History of Philosophy East and West, and a minor in South Asian Studies. Lecturers engage in teaching and service, and also have research opportunities. This position is non-tenure-track and the employment is for a 9-month service period, with the possibility of summer and winter teaching and participation in a Study Abroad program in India.

About the Department:

Established in 2002, the Department of Asian & Asian American Studies is one of the few departments in the U.S. that integrates the study and teaching of both Asian and Asian American studies. It offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that highlights the history of New York as the home of Asian immigrants since the 19th century and recognizes the importance of the Asia-Pacific in this present century. Using textual studies and discourse analysis as our primary analytic tools, we focus on the study of Asian and Asian American languages, cultures, and intellectual histories over time and in contact with other global cultures. Among our faculty are internationally-recognized scholars in linguistics, cultural studies, history, philosophy, and religious studies. Our global curriculum ranges from studies of classical Asian civilizations to studies of modern Asian diasporic cultures.

We offer the following degree programs:

MA in Contemporary Asian and Asian American Studies (CAASMA)

MA "History of Philosophies East and West" (HPEW)

B.A. in Asian & Asian American Studies

B.A. in Asian & Asian American Studies with Teacher Certification (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean).

We also offer the following minors: Asian & Asian American Studies, Asian American Studies, China Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, South Asian Studies, Religious Studies

In addition, we offer study-abroad programs that provide unique opportunities for immersion in the languages and cultures of China, India, Japan and Korea.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Master's degree (foreign or higher equivalent) in Hindi language, linguistics, literature, or related area. Applicants must have native or near-native proficiency in both spoken and written Hindi, and fluency in both spoken and written English. Applicants must have at least two years of experience teaching Hindi as a second/foreign language or heritage language at the college or university level.

Preferred Qualifications:
A PhD or ABD (or foreign equivalent) in Hindi language, linguistics, literature, or related area. Familiarity with the use of modern technology in language teaching

All application materials must be submitted online through Interfolio. Please use the Apply Now button to submit the following documents:

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  Cover letter

  
  
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  Curriculum vitae

  
  
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  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement: a separate, one-page statement that addresses how your teaching and scholarship demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion.

  
  
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  Teaching statement: a one-page statement of teaching philosophy that provides a plan to establish an inclusive teaching environment,

  
  
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  Samples of syllabi for an elementary and an intermediate Hindi course, and selected teaching materials (preferably involving applications of technology to language teaching),

  
  
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  Recent student evaluations.

  
  
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  Three (3) letters of professional reference. Candidates must provide names and contact information. Letters will be solicited and should be sent directly to the hiring committee.

  
  

Finalists will be asked to submit a video recording of themselves teaching a Hindi language class.

For further information on the position, the status of the opening, and other questions, contact Prof. S.N. Sridhar, Chair of the Search Committee at s.sridhar@stonybrook.edu.

Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to Ms. Theresa Spadola at theresa.spadola@stonybrook.edu.

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Stony Brook University/SUNY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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Campus Description:
Stony Brook University, one of four research intensive campuses within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is widely regarded as its flagship. The University embraces its mission to provide comprehensive undergraduate, graduate and professional education of the highest quality, and its rankings bear that out. It is included among the top 1% of universities in the world by the 2018 QS World University Rankings and among the top 40 public universities by U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best Colleges rankings. It is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, composed of the top 62 research institutions in North America. As Long Island's largest single site employer, Stony Brook has nearly 15,000 full- and part-time employees, including more than 2,700 faculty and an estimated 26,800 students - 17,900 undergraduate students and 8,900 graduate students - and offers more than 200 majors, minors and combined-degree programs. The Department of Athletics supports 18 Division I varsity intercollegiate athletic programs that compete at the highest level within the NCAA. Located approximately 60 miles east of Manhattan on Long Island's beautiful North Shore, Stony Brook is situated on 1,454 wooded acres, encompassing 13 schools and colleges; a Research and Development Park; world-class athletics facilities, including an 8,300-seat stadium and a 4,000-seat arena; and Stony Brook Medicine, Long Island's premier academic medical center. Also part of the University is a teaching and research campus in Southampton, New York, which offers graduate arts programs and is the site of the Marine Sciences Center. In addition, Stony Brook has a role in running, and performs joint research with, Brookhaven National Laboratory, the only Department of Energy Laboratory in the Northeast. Home to the Emerson String Quartet, the Pollock-Krasner House in East Hampton, NY, and the Humanities Institute, with endeavors that extend to the Turkana Basin Institute in Kenya and the Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, Stony Brook sustains an international reputation that cuts across the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

About the College:

As part of a great research university, the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University incubates creative work and scholarship in fundamental disciplines, connecting with medicine, technology, public policy, culture, education, the arts, business and environment. As the liberal arts college for the campus, we help students and faculty explore diverse possibilities that exceed their initial expectations and prepare for a lifetime of learning and discovery. http://www.stonybrook.edu/cas/