Lecturer I UrduPunjabi 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 courses at any assigned level of Urdu and/or Punjabi language. This appointment is scheduled to begin on August 24 2026.

Terms and conditions for this position are subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers Employee Organization.

Applicants should have a Masters 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 worked 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 and Punjabi.