Lecturer in Sanskrit and Tamil Languages

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Posted: 17-Apr-26

Location: New York, New York

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Internal Number: 184100

The Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University invites applications for a Lectureship in Sanskrit and Tamil languages. This is a limited term appointment for two years from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. Teaching duties include elementary and intermediate Sanskrit every year, and elementary and intermediate Tamil in alternate years.

Applicants should submit the following materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, and sample teaching materials. Applicants also should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded into ASR.

Applications received by May 14, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Preference will be given to applicants who have a Ph.D., but those with a Master?s degree and considerable language teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. Native or near-native fluency in Hebrew and English, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach are required.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer ?Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.

All applications must be made through Columbia University?s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, and sample teaching materials. Applicants also should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded into ASR.

Applications received by May 14, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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