Description

The Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations and the College at the University of Chicago invite applications for a one-year position as Assistant Instructional Professor in Hindi with a start date of January 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter and end date of December 31, 2026. This is a non-renewable, one-year appointment to fill an immediate curricular need.

Responsibilities include both teaching and service duties. Teaching consists of six language courses across the Winter 2026, Spring 2026, and Autumn 2026 quarters at the first- and second-year levels of the language, as well as one additional course, which may be outside of the Hindi language program (options include a course in the University of Chicago Core Curriculum, or a content course of the instructor’s design). Service duties will include grading competency examinations in Winter 2026 and assisting with student placement for Fall 2026 courses; they may also include assisting with the training of course assistants.

Salary Range or Pay Grade:
Assistant Instructional Professor: $73,117-78,965;
This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment.

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Qualifications

Prior experience teaching Hindi at the college or university level is preferred. An M.A. degree or equivalent is required. A Ph.D. in a related field is desirable. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient language ability for teaching Hindi in a university context. Candidates with specialized training in second language acquisition, second language pedagogy, and/or assessment are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment website at apply.interfolio.com/171413. An application is required to include:

CV
Cover Letter
Teaching Statement
One sample syllabus for Introductory Hindi
One sample syllabus for a non-language course
Names and contact information for three references who can supply letters of recommendation upon request

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a prerecorded 20-minute teaching demonstration. Questions may be directed to salc@uchicago.edu.

Application deadline: Applications must be received by 10:59 PM CT/11:59 PM ET on September 18, 2025. Only complete applications can be considered.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.