Bengali Lecturer position at Michigan

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The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the

University of Michigan invites applications for an open position

for Lecturer in Bengali for a one academic year (9 month)

appointment, with the possibility of renewal, beginning

September 1, 2004. The position is contingent upon

enrollments and funding. The applicants are expected to have

an M.A. in a relevant field (Linguistics, Second Language

Acquisition, Literature etc.), native or near-native proficiency in

Bengali, both spoken and written, and fluency in English.

Experience of teaching Bengali language, especially to

non-native college students, is a plus. The successful

candidate will be expected to teach courses in all levels of

Bengali language (from elementary to advanced), and develop

appropriate teaching materials, in consultation with

departmental faculty. Complete dossiers will include a CV, a

statement of purpose, relevant publications including prepared

teaching materials, student evaluations if available, three letters

of reference, and a letter of application. The dead-line for

receiving all these materials is May 20, 2004. Please send your

materials to Professor Madhav Deshpande, Chair, Bengali

Search Committee, Department of Asian Languages and

Cultures, 3070 Frieze Building, The University of Michigan, Ann

Arbor, Michigan 48109-1285, USA. Fax: (734) 647-0157. Email:

mmdesh. The University of Michigan is an Equal

Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.