Posting Information Department Asian & Middle Eastern Studies - 315500 Application Deadline 07/20/2026 Position Type Visiting / Part-time Faculty Working Title Lecturer Appointment Type Adjunct Faculty Position Number 20069826 Vacancy

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Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 26.8 FTE 0.67 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $9000 per section Proposed Start Date 08/01/2026 Estimated duration of appointment 6 months Position Information Be a Tar Heel! The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Hindi-Urdu language instructor to teach two sections for fall 2026. We are seeking a skilled language instructor with a commitment to a proficiency-based approach to language teaching. The pay is $9000 per course section. This is a temporary position that carries no benefits. Classes meet 4 days a week for 50 minutes. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (DAMES) is an academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our mission is to serve the undergraduate populations by offering majors and minors in a range of Asian and Middle Eastern languages and cultures. We also offer an MA program with two tracks: Interdisciplinary Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, and Chinese Studies. In addition, our faculty conduct research in the field of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and contribute to the College, the University, and the state through service and leadership. Position Summary Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester, including elementary and intermediate levels of Hindi-Urdu. Other responsibilities include holding office hours and organizing cultural enrichment activities. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Master's degree, preferably in Hindi or Urdu language pedagogy or a related field. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Native or near-native proficiency in Hindi and/or Urdu and English is required. Experience teaching Hindi and/or Urdu as a second language (preferably at the university level in the U.S.), and knowledge of current best practices and technologies, is required. Facility with both the Devanagari (Hindi) and Nastaliq (Urdu) writing systems is preferred. Special Physical/Mental Requirements N/A Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.