Teaching Assistant Professor in Hindi-Urdu

The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a renewable three-year appointment as Teaching Assistant Professor in Hindi-Urdu language, beginning July 1, 2026. We are seeking a skilled language instructor with a commitment to a proficiency-based approach to language teaching.

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The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies ( DAMES) is an academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our mission is to serve the undergraduate populations by offering majors and minors in a range of Asian and Middle Eastern languages and cultures. We also offer an MA program with two tracks: Interdisciplinary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, and Chinese Studies. In addition, our faculty conduct research in the field of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and contribute to the College, the University, and the state through service and leadership.

The Teaching Assistant Professor will teach six language courses per academic year, from introductory to advanced levels, and will actively collaborate in Hindi-Urdu program development and activities and perform other departmental service.

This position requires a master's degree in Hindi, Urdu, or Hindi-Urdu, in linguistics focused on teaching Hindi-Urdu as a second language, or in a related field.

Native or near-native proficiency in Hindi-Urdu and English, as well as strong proficiency in both Hindi (Devanagari) and Urdu (Nastaliq) scripts are required. The position also requires familiarity with the methods and technologies used in teaching Hindi-Urdu as a second language at the university level, particularly in the US.

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Qualified candidates should submit an online application at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307610. Required application materials include: 1. A letter of application outlining the candidate's teaching philosophy. 2. Curriculum vitae. 3. Sample syllabus for a one-semester first-year language course. 4. Unedited teaching video of a 50-minute language class, in standard MOV or MP4 format, downloadable from a shared link. 5. Names and contact information for two professional references, who will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation. Applicants may also submit course evaluations.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

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