3 jobs found in Philadelphia

Part-time Lecturer in the Japanese Language Program Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open Date: Sep 29, 2026 Deadline: The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in the Japanese Language Program for the Spring 2027 semester. Applicants for the position should demonstrate a primary focus on language education and have received at least a master's degree in education, Japanese Language, Literature, Linguistics, or a related field. Native or near-native competency in the Japanese language and fluency in English are required. Preference will be given to applicants with significant teaching experience at all levels of Japanese language at post-secondary institutions in the United States. Knowledge of and experience in current trends in second/foreign language teaching methodologies and meaningful application of technologies in language instruction are highly...

Full-Time Lecturer in Persian Language Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open Date: Sep 14, 2026 Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time Lecturer and Program Coordinator in Persian Language, beginning January 1, 2027. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of renewal for up to 2 additional years, contingent upon satisfactory performance review and Dean's approval. Employee benefits are provided. Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach Persian language courses at elementary, intermediate, advanced, and/or heritage-speaker levels according to program needs. The normal teaching load is five courses per academic year; the Spring 2027 assignment will be adjusted to reflect the January 1 start date. The Lecturer will work closely with standing faculty to advance Persian language and cultural...

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Eastern European and/or Central European Literature and Culture Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 25, 2026 Deadline: The Department of Russian and East European Studies (REES) at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track position in Eastern European and/or Central European Literature and Culture. We are a collaborative and interactive area studies department, combining social scientists and humanists among its faculty members, that seeks to advance understanding of the societies and cultures of a complex region of the world. REES is housed within the School of Arts & Sciences , which is comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences , the Graduate Division , and the College of Liberal and Professional Studies . Interdisciplinary research and collaboration are supported by the breadth and depth of academic pursuits at Penn as well as the proximity of resources on our contiguous...