37.3078, Jobs: Sociolinguistics: Associate or Full Professor of Indian Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism and Director of the Mattoo Center for India Studies, Stony Brook University

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Date: 24-Sep-2026
From: Tony Ngo [tony at jobelephant.com]
Subject: Sociolinguistics: Associate or Full Professor of Indian Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism and Director of the Mattoo Center for India Studies, Stony Brook University

Job Location: USA
Job Title: Associate or Full Professor of Indian Sociolinguistics and
Multilingualism and Director of the Mattoo Center for India Studies
Job Rank: Assoc/Full Professor

Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics

Description:
Associate or Full Professor of Indian Sociolinguistics and
Multilingualism and Director of the Mattoo Center for India Studies
Location:
Stony Brook University
Deadline:
Nov 06, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description:
The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at Stony Brook
University invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the
rank of Full or Associate Professor, beginning Fall 2027. We are
looking for an outstanding scholar with a solid record of publications
and an international reputation in the area of Indian languages and
society, including sociolinguistics and multilingualism. The
successful candidate will also serve as Director of the Mattoo Center
for India Studies.
The successful candidate will hold the academic rank of a tenured Full
or Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and Asian American
Studies. They will teach two undergraduate or graduate courses per
semester (of which one course will be released per year for directing
the Center), in areas such as, but not limited to: Language and
Society in South Asia, Multilingualism, Language Contact, Introduction
to Indian Civilization, Language in the Study of India, English in
India and World Englishes. They will complement existing scholarship
on India/South Asia in the department and contribute to the
undergraduate major in AAAS and the Minor in South Asian Studies, the
two master's programs (in Asian and Asian American Studies and in the
History of Philosophy, East and West), the doctoral programs in
related departments. They will collaborate with and contribute to
academic units, such as the Mattoo Center for India Studies and the
Nirmal and Augustina Mattoo Endowed Chair in Classical Indic
Humanities.
The successful candidate will also serve as Director of the
Bishembarnath and Sheela Mattoo Center for India Studies, an
internationally respected academic resource and a vibrant community
asset, dedicated to promoting a better appreciation of India's
contribution to human knowledge for the benefit of the university and
the community. Over the last 30 years, the Center has exposed over
25,000 students to various aspects of India. Supported by the Center's
endowments, the Director will provide academic leadership and
strategic direction to the Center by conducting research projects,
including facilitating faculty research with grants and collaboration
with scholars in India; teaching of courses on India; organizing
seminars, conferences and endowed lectures; administering scholarships
and travel grants; developing the India Reference Library; publishing
books and journals; conducting outreach programs; and advancing a
robust engagement with the public and the Indian American community in
the New York metropolitan area to grow the Center's resources.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Stony Brook is a dynamic research university, a member of the
Association of American Universities, with a large, diverse,
intercultural student population.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. from a reputed university in South Asian Studies, Linguistics,
Literature, or a related field, focused on the languages of India,
with reference to sociolinguistics, multilingualism, translation, or
related topics;
- Evidence of a strong research program, quality publications, and
high standing in the international research community;
- Deep knowledge of Indian civilization and society, its cultural
roots and global impact, as well as issues and developments in India
Studies;
- Effective teaching experience at the university level;
- Knowledge of at least one of the languages of India.
- Demonstrated administrative experience and leadership potential in a
university context;
- Effective engagement with Indian American communities in terms of
outreach and advancement;
- Eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Sanskrit, classical India, and Indian knowledge systems
- Experience in building (or potential to build) a vibrant India
Studies program
- Experience in working with archives in India;
- Interest and experience in organizing a Study Abroad program in
India
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please submit the following:
 - a cover letter describing the candidate's qualifications and
vision;
 - a curriculum vitae;
 - a teaching statement;
 - two representative publications;
 - a statement of research program;
 - names and emails of three referees (just names and email addresses;
we will contact them at the appropriate stage.)
Application Process:
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this
search.
For further information about this position, please contact Professor
S. N. Sridhar at mailto:s.sridhar at stonybrook.edu. For questions
regarding the application process, please contact Ms. Theresa Spadola
at tmailto:Theresa.spadola at stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-7690.
Stony Brook University/SUNY is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
To apply, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/193344
je-80e6f95cb20b42358c37c46a2f955d46

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/9849118
Contact Information:
        S. N. Sridhar
        Email: s.sridhar at stonybrook.edu

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