28 faculty liberal arts foreign languages and literatures jobs found in New York, NY

New York University: NYU - NY: Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS): Spanish and Portuguese Language and Literature Location New York Open Date Sep 19, 2022 Description The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at New York University invites applicants for an assistant professor tenure-track position in Luso-Afro-Brazilian studies, with a focus on Black South Atlantic studies and Afro-diasporic formations in the Portuguese-speaking world. This search is part of a cluster hire in Black Diaspora Literary Studies coordinated with the Departments of English, French, and Comparative Literature. More information about this cluster, and NYU's broader Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative, can be found here and here. The successful candidate will teach and advise in Luso-Afro-Brazilian studies in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, including teaching undergraduate and graduate courses conducted in Portuguese and English and survey courses in diverse forms of cultural production...

New York University: NYU - NY: Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS): French Department Location New York Open Date Sep 22, 2022 Description The Department of French Literature, Thought and Culture at New York University invites applications for two positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), beginning  September 1, 2023, pending administrative and budgetary approval. This position is part of a cluster hire initiative in the area of Black Diaspora Literary Studies that includes other hires in the Departments of Comparative Literature, English, and Spanish and Portuguese.  More information about this cluster, and NYU's broader Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative, can be found here. The department seeks to engage two new colleagues with specialization in Francophone and Black studies and a solid grounding in critical and literary theory, cultural analysis and history.  Priority will be given to sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean....

Description The Department of French Literature, Thought, and Culture at New York University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) in French. The principle responsibilities for this position include the teaching of three courses per semester in the Language Program.  Language Program courses range from Elementary French to a variety of advanced-level French for Specific Purposes courses.  The initial appointment will be for a three-year term, subject to renewal for subsequent multi-year terms. The appointment will start on September 1, 2023, pending budgetary and administrative approval. . In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $70,000 Qualifications The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of effective teaching in a wide array of French language courses at the undergraduate level. A Ph.D. in French language, literature, or...

Description New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a full-time tenured professor position of Premodern Arabic literature with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2023. We seek a scholar with a broad and deep knowledge of Arabic literary and intellectual traditions of the pre-modern period including, but not limited to, Quran and tafsīr, Arabic poetry and its criticism, travel narratives, adab compilations, legal texts, Sufism, and philosophical works. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity to author original research in these areas and have an established track record of publication of scholarly works, translations, and critical editions.  The holder of this position will bolster NYUAD’s commitment to research and publication on the Arabo-Islamic literary heritage, through contributions to such projects as The Library of Arabic Literature (a series of facing-page English-Arabic translations published by NYU...

Description NYU Shanghai invites applications for a full-time Language Lecturer position to teach Korean to a diverse group of outstanding students from around the world.  NYU Shanghai is looking for dynamic individuals who are eager to contribute to its growing language programs through innovative teaching, student-centered initiatives, faculty development, and participation in the intellectual life of NYU Shanghai. Appointments are for three years effective September 1, 2023, subject to a review at the end of the first year; contracts are renewable. Qualifications Applicants should have near-native fluency in the language of instruction, a Master’s degree in a related field, and at least two years of post-degree teaching experience in a college or university setting. Candidates must be able to teach at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels of a rigorous and demanding undergraduate language program, and should...

Description NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Clinical Assistant Professor in Arabic Arts and Science The Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) in Arabic language instruction.  This is a three-year teaching position with a load of 6 courses per year (3 per semester) with multi-year renewals contingent on successful reviews.  Pending administrative and budgetary approval the appointment will begin in September 2023.  The Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies is an interdisciplinary department offering an array of Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hindi, and Urdu language courses to undergraduate and graduate students. We seek a scholar whose teaching and research will strengthen our Arabic language curriculum ranging from Elementary to Advanced levels, while...

Description The Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies of New York University invites applications for the Maurice Greenberg Chair in Holocaust Studies. The appointment is at the senior rank (associate or full) with tenure and will begin on September 1, 2023, pending administrative and budgetary approval. The appointee is expected to have a significant record of scholarly publications based on original research in any aspect of Holocaust Studies, including history, art, literature, philosophy, religion and memorialization. We welcome applicants who work in interdisciplinary, transnational, or emergent fields of study.  The appointee is expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the latter including readings in Hebrew and original languages.  The chair is a joint venture of the Skirball Department and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The appointee will be expected to work closely with the Museum in the...

Description New York University's Department of Russian and Slavic Studies seeks to hire a Ukraine specialist for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professorship starting in fall 2023, pending budgetary and administrative approval. Discipline is open: the appointment will be half in Russian and Slavic Studies and half in another department appropriate to the candidate's field. Possibilities include but are not limited to history, literature, film, anthropology, political science, visual culture, media, sociology, and gender studies. Pay is competitive. Teaching load 2 courses per semester. In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $60,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational...

Description NYU Shanghai invites applications for the position of Director of Chinese Language. This primarily administrative position has responsibility for overseeing the continuous development of the Chinese language program, with particular attention to curricular development, course assessment, instructional design, pedagogical training, and recruitment of relevant faculty. The Director may also be asked to teach up to two courses per academic year under the auspices of the Global China Studies academic area.    The Chinese language program at NYU Shanghai currently has twenty-two full-time instructors, who offer eighty language courses to approximately six hundred students annually. Uniquely situated in the heart of Shanghai, it is embedded in an immersive language learning environment with community engagement, field trips, and summer study-away programs. One half of the undergraduate student body of 2000 students is Chinese and one half...

Description The Department of French Literature, Thought and Culture at New York University invites applications for two positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), beginning  September 1, 2023, pending administrative and budgetary approval. This position is part of a cluster hire initiative in the area of Black Diaspora Literary Studies that includes other hires in the Departments of Comparative Literature, English, and Spanish and Portuguese.  More information about this cluster, and NYU's broader Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative, can be found here. The department seeks to engage two new colleagues with specialization in Francophone and Black studies and a solid grounding in critical and literary theory, cultural analysis and history.  Priority will be given to sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.  Applicants with a strong record of scholarly research and publication, inclusive teaching and mentoring, and...

Description The Department of Spanish and Portuguese at New York University invites applicants for an assistant professor tenure-track position in Luso-Afro-Brazilian studies, with a focus on Black South Atlantic studies and Afro-diasporic formations in the Portuguese-speaking world. This search is part of a cluster hire in Black Diaspora Literary Studies coordinated with the Departments of English, French, and Comparative Literature. More information about this cluster, and NYU's broader Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative, can be found here and here. The successful candidate will teach and advise in Luso-Afro-Brazilian studies in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, including teaching undergraduate and graduate courses conducted in Portuguese and English and survey courses in diverse forms of cultural production across the Luso-Afro-Brazilian world. Please contact the Department Administrator José Reyes at jr9@nyu.edu with any...

Description Columbia University Sheng Yen Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chinese Buddhism With the generous support of the Sheng Yen Education Foundation, the Center for Buddhism and East Asian Religions (C-BEAR) in the Department of Religion at Columbia University is pleased to invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship, with the possibility of renewal for another year based on satisfactory performance. The appointment will be at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scholar, with the initial term of appointment July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The fellowship is intended to foster the academic careers of recent PhDs whose area of research is Chinese Buddhism. In addition to pursuing their own research, the fellow is expected to teach one course per year, give a public lecture, and take part in the regular events of the C-BEAR. It is envisioned that after the fellowship period, the fellow will continue their academic career in teaching and research on Chinese...

Princeton University's Effron Center for the Study of America invites applications for one or more non-tenure track Lecturer positions from scholars specializing in Latino Studies for the Spring 2023 and/or Fall 2023 semester(s). Contingent upon sufficient enrollments, the successful candidate(s) will teach at least one, in-person, three-credit hour undergraduate seminar in Latino Studies, grade student work, and hold on-campus office hours to support students enrolled in the course. We seek to appoint candidates who will contribute, through research, teaching, and service, to the excellence and diversity of our academic community. Candidates working in the social sciences, environmental humanities, gender and sexuality studies, and comparative race and ethnicity are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates may apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/26341 with a cover letter, CV, sample syllabus, teaching and research statement of no more than three...

The Department of French and Italian seeks to appoint one or more Lecturers in French to teach, on campus, a range of courses in language and culture in a dynamic undergraduate program committed to innovation and excellence. Part-time or full-time positions for the spring 2023 semester may be available, dependent upon the needs of the Department and the qualifications of the candidates. Possibility of renewal will be based on course enrollments and satisfactory performance.  Review of applications will begin October 15, 2022 and continue until any available position(s) are filled.  Essential Qualifications  Native or near-native fluency in French and English, proven experience teaching French as a Foreign Language at university level, and excellent teaching credentials. Master's degree or enrollment in a Ph.D. program required; Ph.D. preferred. Experience in culture-based instruction, integration of new technologies and curriculum development. Demonstrated...

The Department of African American Studies at Princeton University has an occasional need for lecturers to teach precepts (sections) in our philosophy of race course and potentially in other courses, as needed. These in-person positions require general knowledge of African American History since emancipation, and some familiarity with broad philosophical literature on race.  Duties will include leading discussions, attending course lectures, being available for meetings with the instructor, holding office hours and assessing student papers. Appointment duty time is subject to enrollments and may be for one semester, or for the academic year, beginning September 1, 2022 or January 16, 2023. An advanced degree is required. Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interest, and the names and contact information for three references. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No letters of...

The Department of German at Princeton University seeks one or more Lecturers to teach for German language courses during the spring term of academic year 2022-2023.  Responsibilities may include leading language sections, leading precepts, and participating in course and curriculum design.  Appointment duty time will be based on course enrollments, and any position is expected to begin on January 16, 2023.  Essential Qualifications:  Advanced degree required; Ph.D. preferred.  Prior teaching experience at the college or university level. Native or near-native fluency in German. Proven experience teaching German at a university level.  To apply: Applications may be submitted online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/27584. For fullest consideration, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by October 31, 2022. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until any...

The Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University invites applications for what we expect to be a full-time Korean language lecturer position for the academic year 2023-2024. Initial duty time, and the possibility of renewal after the first year, will be contingent upon sufficient course enrollments, successful performance review, and departmental need.  We seek candidates with a minimum requirement of a Master's degree in disciplines such as Korean language pedagogy, Korean linguistics, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, foreign language education, or related fields. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Korean; excellent command of English; and experience teaching at the college-level in the U.S. Successful candidates should demonstrate exceptional teaching achievement at all levels with both heritage and non-heritage learners of Korean, and be familiar with instructional technology.  Applications must include a cover...

The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) is seeking to appoint a full-time lecturer in Ge'ez, with an expected start date of September 1, 2023. Appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer. We anticipate a three-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance. Appointment duty time will depend upon course enrollments. Proven experience in teaching Ge'ez at the university level, are absolutely essential. Master's degree or enrollment in a Ph.D. program required; Ph.D. preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Linguistics, African Studies, or Applied Linguistics, although other fields will also be considered when there is evidence of sustained experience teaching Ge'ez at the university level. Proven experience in coordination (course, level, or program) and curriculum development will be a plus. Applicants must apply online at...

The Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a full-time position as Director of the Chinese Language Program at the rank of Senior Lecturer, to begin on September 1, 2023, for an initial three-year term, renewable on a five-year basis.  Highly experienced candidates may be considered for the rank of University Lecturer.  Applicants must have native fluency in Chinese and an excellent command of English. Candidates should have a minimum of six years of experience teaching Chinese to English-speaking students at the college level; experience directing a language program is preferred (particularly one in which five or six levels of Chinese are offered).  The director will be in charge of the Chinese Language program. Ph.D. or Ed.D. required. We seek candidates who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department,...

The Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for one or more Chinese language lecturer positions expected to begin September 1, 2023 or January 16, 2024. We anticipate any available position to span one or both semesters of the AY2023-2024 academic year. While duty time will be based on student enrollments, we expect to fill at least one full-time position. We seek candidates with a minimum requirement of a Master's degree in disciplines such as Chinese linguistics, Chinese language pedagogy, Chinese history, Chinese literature, or related fields. Ph.D. is preferred.  Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interest, contact information for at least three references, and candidates must provide a web link to a 30-50 minute video of the candidate's Chinese language teaching. Submission of a writing sample is optional (e.g., publications in Chinese or English, a dissertation chapter).  Reference letters will be...