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Persian/Persian Studies
Lecturer - Non-Tenure-Track
The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at California
State University, Fullerton invites applications for a full-time
Lecturer position in Persian/Persian Studies for the Academic Year
2008-09. The position is for one year and is renewable.
Position
California State University, Fullerton, is developing a Persian
Studies Program to consolidate and make more visible campus-wide
teaching, scholarship, and community outreach related to Persian
history, language, and culture. This position offers the opportunity
to participate in the development Persian Studies at the University,
teach classes in Persian language and culture, develop curriculum,
and play a leadership role in a federally funded intensive summer
institute in Persian language and culture. The faculty member will
- Teach two classes in Persian language and culture each semester.*
- Lead planning for and instruction in an intensive Summer Institute
in Persian language and culture.
- Develop curriculum in Persian language and culture.
- Advise students.
- Participate in committee work in the department.
Qualifications
Required
- Native or near-native proficiency in Persian and knowledge of
second language acquisition and pedagogy.
- A Ph.D. in Persian linguistics, Persian studies, or a related
field is preferred; advanced ABDs will be considered.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the post-secondary level
(minimum of one year) and ability to teach courses in Persian
language and culture.
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse
range of students and colleagues.
Desirable
- Ability to teach in another area of the department (such as
another foreign language, international business, language learning
technology, or foreign language education.)
Rank and Salary
This is a non-tenure-track Lecturer position. Salary is commensurate
with experience and qualifications. An excellent comprehensive benefits
package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans;
spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to
campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the
state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities.
For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx
Appointment Date
August, 2008
Job Control Number
23583G-08-087
Application Procedures
Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, university transcripts
of undergraduate and graduate work, evidence of good teaching ability,
and three recent letters of recommendation to:
Persian Search Committee
Department of Modern Languages & Literatures (H-835A)
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6846
Fullerton, CA 92834-6846
Application Deadline
Complete applications will be reviewed starting May 1, 2008,
and continue until the position is filled.
* The
normal teaching load for full-time Lecturers is four courses per
semester, Fall and Spring. This position includes a reduced teaching
assignment along with duties in curriculum development and Summer
Institute planning, depending on continuation of federal funding.
Summer teaching and other summer work is for additional pay.
Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer
Achieving A Climate of Success Through
Diversity & Equity
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