Director, Stanford Language Center

Position Overview

Stanford University invites applications for the position of Director of the Stanford Language Center (SLC), a tenured faculty position at the rank of full professor within one of the language and literature departments in the School of Humanities & Sciences. The SLC oversees the development, implementation, and assessment of language instruction at Stanford.

• Provide strategic leadership for the SLC, ensuring the continued development of its programs and initiatives.
• Monitor language instruction in over 40 languages, including program assessment, faculty development, student proficiency ratings, and instructor evaluations.
• Lead the training and development of Teaching Assistants, including required coursework.
• Represent the SLC in university-wide initiatives and advocate for language education in Stanford’s broader academic mission.
• Coordinate with key constituencies, especially faculty in the Division of Literatures, Cultures and Languages and the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field such as applied linguistics, language pedagogy, literary studies, or second language acquisition.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership in language education.
• A record of scholarly contributions to language acquisition, pedagogy, or related areas.
• Well-versed in ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and World‑Readiness Standards for Learning Languages.
• Administrative experience in language instruction in higher education.

A cover letter addressing the candidate’s vision for the SLC and qualifications for the position.

A curriculum vitae.

Contact information for three references.

Applications will be reviewed starting March 31, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026.

The salary range for this position is $144,200 – $247,200.

Further information about the Stanford Language Center can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Inquiries may be directed to slcdirectorsearch.