The Department of South Asia Studies at the University of Pennsylvania
invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of
assistant professor in the field of modern South Asian literatures,
beginning in Fall 2016. Native or near-native proficiency in at least
one South Asian language is required, and proficiency in a second
language and literary tradition is highly desirable. The ideal candidate
will have an intimate knowledge of the appropriate cultural and
historical contexts. The position will involve designing and teaching
courses on modern South Asian literatures in English translation and in
the original language(s). The appointee will teach and conduct research
in the field of modern South Asian literatures, supervise graduate
students in our M.A. and Ph.D. programs, and participate in service and
scholarly activities designed to advance the mission of the Department
and the University.
Applicants should apply at
http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/740
. Submit a cover letter, CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy and
methods. Also submit the names and contact information of three
individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation. The
University will contact the references with instructions on how to
submit their letters. Applications will be reviewed as received and will
continue until the position is filled.
The Department of South Asia Studies is strongly committed to Penn's
Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to creating a more
diverse faculty (for more information see:
http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html).
The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/Women/Individuals
with disabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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