LEO Lecturer - Urdu and Punjabi - Fall

LEO Lecturer I Urdu And Punjabi Language

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures (ALC) at the University of Michigan, invite applications for a LEO Lecturer I Urdu and Punjabi Language for the Fall 2026 Term. The successful candidate will teach Urdu and/or Punjabi language courses at any assigned level. This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 24, 2026.

Responsibilities include instruction at any assigned levels and active involvement in teamwork and program affairs. Appointment level will be 33%-66%. This is a renewable one-term appointment.

Applicants should have a Master's degree in a relevant field such as the following: language pedagogy (in Urdu or Punjabi language preferred), second language acquisition, or linguistics. Native or near-native proficiency in Urdu, Punjabi, and English is required.

At least one year of experience teaching Urdu and/or Punjabi independently or working as a teaching assistant at the college/university level in the US is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with contemporary second language teaching methodologies, instructional technologies, heritage/non-heritage teaching, curriculum development, and have typing skills in Urdu/Punjabi.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to:
Dr. Syed Ali (ekhteyar).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The appointment opportunity described in this posting is subject to final approval by the academic unit.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.