Post Doctoral Teaching Fellow at University of Pennsylvania
The South Asian Studies Department of the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a post-doctoral teaching fellow position at Penn for AY 2012-2013, with the possibility of a one-year renewal. Candidates must have research and teaching experience in Sanskrit, and they must have completed the PhD by the time of appointment. Fellows should be able to teach at both the Elementary and Intermediate levels. The post-doctoral fellow will teach one course in each of two terms, pursue his/her own research, and participate in the activities of the South Asian Studies Department. Applicants should submit a cover letter, one-page description of research plans; drafts of course syllabi for first and second-year Sanskrit; a CV; names and contact information of two references. Two reference letters should be sent separately. Compensation includes an annual salary of $40,000 and health coverage.
We will accept applications immediately with review beginning on May 1, 2012 and continuing until the selections are final.
The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
All information from the applicant should be submitted electronically in a single pdf file to jchavez@sas.upenn.edu and by airmail to the address below. Emailed reference letters from valid institutional addresses will be accepted but signed hard copies should follow the emails. PDF copies of signed reference letters may be sent by email.