The Department of South and Southeast Asian Studies, UC Berkeley,
is now conducting a search for qualified applications for the position
of Lecturer in Telugu language starting Fall 2007. We are recruiting
initially at the level of a part-time position (i.e. one course for
beginners per semester). However, there is a possibility that the position
will become a full-time one in the next 2 to 3 years. The salary will
commensurate with degree and teaching experience.
The applicant must have a minimum of a M.A. degree from an accredited
university in any discipline, learned Telugu formally through high school,
and be able to demonstrate native command of Telugu and English.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
This position is ideal for someone who lives in the San Francisco
Bay Area or is willing to travel from surrounding areas.
Applications should include: 1) a 2-3 page statement in Telugu of vision
and teaching interests, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) names and contact
information for three references. Please arrange to have these letters
of recommendation sent directly to the address below. Candidates should
direct their recommenders to the University’s statement on confidentiality,
found at http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.
Review of application materials will begin June 1, 2007.
Search will remain open until the position is filled, but applications
received by June 15th will be given priority consideration.
For information about our program, please visit our web site at:
http://ls.berkeley.edu/dept/sseas/.
For information about the Center for South Asia Studies, please see
http://ias.berkeley.edu/southasia/
All documents should be sent to:
Prof. Raka Ray, Chair
Center for South Asia Studies
10 Stephens Hall
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-2310
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. UC Berkeley is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
