37.668, Jobs: Language Acquisition: ProdiG Plus Fellow Lecturer - South Asian And South Asian American Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, Stony Brook University

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Subject: 37.668, Jobs: Language Acquisition: ProdiG Plus Fellow Lecturer - South Asian And South Asian American Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, Stony Brook University

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Date: 17-Feb-2026
From: Tony Ngo [tony at jobelephant.com]
Subject: Language Acquisition: ProdiG Plus Fellow Lecturer - South Asian And South Asian American Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, Stony Brook University

Job Location: New York, USA
Job Title: ProdiG Plus Fellow Lecturer - South Asian And South Asian
American Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Asian
and Asian American Studies
Job Rank: Lecturer, Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition

Description:
ProdiG Plus Fellow Lecturer - South Asian And South Asian American
Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Asian and Asian
American Studies
Location: Stony Brook, NY
Open Date:
Feb 16, 2026
Deadline:
Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:
The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (AAAS) at Stony
Brook University, New York, invites applications for a lecturer
position in South Asian and South Asian American Studies, offered
through the SUNY Promoting, Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity,
Inclusion and Growth plus (https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/) Lecturer
Fellowship, with the potential to be converted to a tenure-track
assistant professor position in the department upon completion of a
successful two-year fellowship.
The PRODiG Plus is designed with two primary goals: (1) increasing the
number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing
the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening
the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty. Additional
information on the PRODiG Plus Fellowship can be found at
https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/.
We seek scholars with expertise in interdisciplinary research that
involves South Asian Studies and South Asian American Studies, with a
focus on one or more of the following: the South Asian diaspora,
media, cultural and literary studies, political and civic engagement,
or issues of race, ethnicity, and identity. The successful candidate
will teach courses that may include, but are not limited to: the
history and migrant experiences of South Asian Americans; South Asian
immigrant families and social networks; and South Asian American
culture, art, and literature. The Fellow may be included in
departmental activities as an early career faculty member wherever
possible, and will be mentored by senior faculty in the Department of
AAAS.
This 12-month, two-year long fellowship appointment will start on
September 1, 2026, with the salary of $80,000 - set by SUNY. Each
Fellow will be evaluated on their performance in the second year, and,
if successful, their position will be converted to a tenure-track
assistant professor position in the department of AAAS after two
years.
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 Global Asias (GLAMA)
 - 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, aSIAN Thought, China Studies, Japanese
Studies, Korean Studies, and South Asian 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.
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.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
 - Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa
sponsorship.
 - Hold a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Asian Studies, South Asian
Studies, or Asian American Studies, or relevant terminal degree from
an accredited institution, completed prior to start date; and
 - Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging
with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to
facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in
the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited
to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity,
and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related
experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or
populations.
Preferred Qualifications::
 - Teaching experience at the undergraduate level
 - Competence in a South Asian language
 - Preference will be given to candidates who are:
 - Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.
 - From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as
undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students
whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome
adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.
The PRODiG Plus Fellowship is open to any and all prospective
candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is
consistent with all current governing federal and state
nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed
and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.
Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6930791.
All application materials must be submitted online through Interfolio.
Please use the Apply Now button to submit the following documents:
 - Cover letter
 - Curriculum vitae
 - 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.
 - Response to Essay Prompt:
 - As part of the application process, SUNY administration mandated
that all participating campuses require candidates to respond, in 750
words or less, to the following prompt: "Please describe how you've
engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion
efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal,
academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited
to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity,
and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related
experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or
populations.
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 at stonybrook.edu.
Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be
addressed to Ms. Theresa Spadola at theresa.spadola at stonybrook.edu.
For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site
(https://product-help.interfolio.com/contact-us) or reach out to their
Scholar Service Team at help at interfollio.com or (877) 997-8807.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background
investigation.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a
copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also
be viewed online at the University Police website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the
creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy,
familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other
protected classes under federal or state laws.
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Application Deadline: 20-Mar-2026
Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/6930791
Contact Information:
        S.N. Sridhar
        Email: s.sridhar at stonybrook.edu

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