VYAKARAN: South Asian Languages and Linguistics Net
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan invites applications for an open position for Lecturer in Bengali for a one academic year (9 month) appointment, with</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">the</FONT> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">possibility of renewal, beginning September 1, 2004. The position is contingent upon enrollments and funding. The applicants are expected to have an M.A. in a relevant field (</FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">L</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">inguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Literature etc.), native or near-native proficiency in Bengali, both spoken and written, and fluency in English. Experience of teaching Bengali language, especially to non-native college students, is a plus. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in all levels of Bengali</FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> language (from elementary to advanced)</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, and develop appropriate teaching materials, in consultation with departmental faculty. Complete dossiers will include a CV, a statement of purpose, relevant publications including prepared teaching materials, student evaluations if available, three letters of reference, and a letter of application. The dead-line for receiving all these materials is May</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">20</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, 2004. Please send your materials to Professor Madhav Deshpande, Chair, Bengali Search Committee, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, 3070 Frieze Building, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1285, USA. Fax: (734) 647-0157. Email: mmdesh@umich.edu</FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.</FONT></P>
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