April 20, 2023
Hindi Language Predoctoral Instructor (all graduate students eligible)
Application Deadline: Wednesday May 3, 2023
The Department of Asian Languages and Literature is searching for applicants for a Predoctoral Instructor position for Hindi language classes for academic year 2023-2024 (September to June). Job duties include, but are not limited to, teaching Hindi language classes, preparing/grading tests, homework, and assignments, keeping student records, and holding office hours.
Requirements: Graduate students (at any level) accepted by or enrolled at the University of Washington are eligible to apply. Master’s degree students are eligible. Previous teaching experience is a plus and strong Hindi language skills are required. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work well both individually and as part of a team.
If you are not an Asian Languages and Literature student, it’s important for you to make sure that the responsibilities of this position (daily schedule and workload) do not conflict with the academic requirements and workload of your graduate program. Please confirm (with your program advisor/staff if necessary) that you would be able to teach 9:30-10:20 Monday through Friday (every day), in addition to class prep, office hours, grading, and other responsibilities, up to a maximum average of 20 hours per week throughout the academic year.
Compensation: Salary and benefits are at the Predoctoral Teaching Associate II (PDTA II) level (see Notes below for more information). The salary is $3,078 per month for the nine months of the academic year. The position includes salary, a waiver of tuition and some fees, and benefits including health insurance.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and unofficial transcript via email to Academic Counselor Kirk L. Van Scoyoc at asianadv@uw.edu no later than May 3, 2023. The cover letter may be addressed to Professor Zev Handel, the department chair. The offer will be made by May 17 with a response deadline two weeks after the offer is made. Application inquiries may be made with: Kirk L. Van Scoyoc (asianadv@uw.edu), Department of Asian Languages and Literature.
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html