Instructional Professor; -rank) in Tamil Language

The Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago invites applications for a position as an Instructional Professor (open-rank) in Tamil to help grow its existing offerings in South Asian languages. The position begins in the academic year 2027-28 with an expected start date of September 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Instructional Professor, Associate Instructional Professor, or Instructional Professor, depending on qualifications and experience.

The initial appointment is for a minimum of 2 years, with longer initial terms possible depending on qualifications and initial rank. Review and progression schedule are determined by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. Responsibilities include both teaching and service duties. Teaching normally consists of seven courses across three quarters, six of which are Tamil language courses at all levels of the language.

One additional course per year may be a non-language course on a topic related to the culture or history of Tamil-speaking areas, proposed by the Instructional Professor, or a course in the College Core. Service duties may include advising undergraduate theses, creating and overseeing Tamil placement exams and graduate language exams, teaching independent studies, engaging in outreach to build interest in the Tamil program, or other program-specific duties.

Instructional Professors of all ranks are required to engage in regular professional development.

Salary Range or Pay Grade:
Assistant Instructional Professor: $77,946 - $84,181;
Associate Instructional Professor: $84,182 - $91,113;
Instructional Professor: $91,114 - $100,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment paid over twelve months. The position also includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses. This position is benefits eligible. 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.

Applicants must have previous experience teaching at the post-secondary level. An MA degree or equivalent is required, with a PhD in a related field preferred. Preferred qualifications include experience teaching Tamil at the post-secondary level, experience teaching at a North American institution, training in second-language pedagogy, and/or familiarity with current approaches to second-language pedagogy.

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. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.