Jobs and Opportunities

The UC Berkeley Department of African American Studies in collaboration with the Center for African Studies is seeking an instructor for Elementary and Intermediate Amharic for the academic year 2022-2023. To apply to teach these courses, qualified instructors should submit an application to the African American Studies Lecturer Pool.

Lecturer Pool link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03100

The lecturer pool notice outlines minimum and preferred qualifications. Ideal candidates for these language courses will be familiar with theories of second language acquisition and foreign language pedagogy, and applied linguistics, and have experience in teaching Amharic as a foreign language.

Application details are in the Department of African American Studies lecturer pool notice.

Prospective instructors are urged to submit applications as soon as possible and before April 15, 2022.

UC Berkeley's AY 2022-2023 has two terms, Fall and Spring, beginning on Wednesday 17 August 2022 and ending Friday, 12 May 2023. (Details: UC Berkeley's academic calendars.)

Position Title: Zulu Language Lecturer Position Type: Non-Tenure Track Lecturer (100% FTE) Department Name: African Studies Program Division Name: Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, IU Salary Level: Salary is competitive and commensurate with applicant's qualifications.

The African Studies Program in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University-Bloomington seeks a full-time lecturer in Zulu language to assume appointment in August 2022. Duties include teaching Zulu language at all levels and active involvement with the program and its Title VI-related language outreach. Teaching load is three courses per semester.

The initial appointment is on a 3-year contract; reappointment opens the path to promotion to Senior Lecturer on long term contracts by the end of the sixth appointment year, assuming positive annual reviews. This appointment track includes the opportunity for further future evaluations for promotion to Teaching Professor, assuming continued positive reviews after promotion to Senior Lecturer, sustained teaching excellence, and demonstrated pedagogical leadership.

Required Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in Zulu language, language pedagogy, linguistics or applied linguistics, or related field; native or near-native proficiency in both Zulu and English; prior experience and demonstrated success in teaching Zulu as a foreign language at the college level. Familiarity with assessment and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and training in Zulu pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Zulu language, language pedagogy, linguistics or applied linguistics, or related field. Experience developing African language materials (Zulu), including web-based materials, and using digital instructional technologies is a plus.

Required Application Materials:

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio (which can include items such as course descriptions, syllabi, teaching evaluations, a teaching statement, and video clips of classroom teaching), graduate study transcripts, and contact information for three references who will be asked to provide a reference letter on the applicant's behalf.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application to PEOPLEADMIN. Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to Zulu Lecturer Search Committee, IU African Studies Program, GA 3072, 355 North Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405 or electronically at afrist@iu.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with all applications received by November 12, 2021 being assured full consideration.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.