Instructional Professor (open-rank) in Tamil Language
About The Position
The Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago invites applications for an open-rank Instructional Professor in Tamil to help grow its existing offerings in South Asian languages. The position begins in academic year 2027–28, with an expected start date of September 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Depending on qualifications and experience, the selected candidate will be appointed as an Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or Instructional Professor. The initial appointment is for a minimum of two years; longer initial terms may be possible depending on qualifications and initial rank. Review and progression schedules are determined by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. The position includes teaching and service responsibilities. Teaching normally consists of seven courses across three quarters, including six Tamil language courses at all levels. One additional course per year may be a non-language course on a topic related to the culture or history of Tamil-speaking areas, proposed by the Instructional Professor, or a course in the College Core. Service duties may include advising undergraduate theses; creating and overseeing Tamil placement exams and graduate language exams; teaching independent studies; conducting outreach to build interest in the Tamil program; and other program-specific duties. Instructional Professors of all ranks are required to engage in regular professional development. The nine-month academic appointment is paid over twelve months. Salary ranges are $77,946–$84,181 for Assistant Instructional Professor, $84,182–$91,113 for Associate Instructional Professor, and $91,114–$100,000 for Instructional Professor. The position includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses and is benefits eligible. The University offers eligible employees benefits and resources including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Requirements
- Previous experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
- An MA degree or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- A PhD in a related field.
- Experience teaching Tamil at the post-secondary level.
- Experience teaching at a North American institution.
- Training in second-language pedagogy.
- Familiarity with current approaches to second-language pedagogy.
Responsibilities
- Teach normally seven courses across three quarters, including six Tamil language courses at all levels.
- Teach one additional course per year, which may be a proposed non-language course on the culture or history of Tamil-speaking areas or a course in the College Core.
- Advise undergraduate theses.
- Create and oversee Tamil placement exams and graduate language exams.
- Teach independent studies.
- Conduct outreach to build interest in the Tamil program.
- Perform other program-specific service duties.
- Engage in regular professional development.
Benefits
- Relocation allowance for qualifying expenses.
- Benefits eligibility, including access to health, retirement, and paid time off programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
