5 faculty jobs found

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...

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Classical Studies Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open Date: Aug 27, 2026 Deadline: The Department of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track position in Latin literature and Roman culture at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the 2027-28 academic year. We seek a colleague who will contribute to our ongoing efforts to reimagine the field of Classical Studies through scholarship, teaching, and public engagement. The successful candidate will have an original and generative set of research projects, will be ready to teach Latin language and literature at all levels and provide Classical Studies courses that appeal to a wide range of students, and will have the ability to collaborate productively with colleagues both in and beyond the department. The teaching load is four courses per year, one of which is typically at the graduate level. The PhD must be completed by...

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...

Adjunct Interpreter Training Position Title: Adjunct Interpreter Training Department: Academics Campus: College Wide Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS. Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting. Work Hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department. Salary Grade: Per Contract Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time General Summary: The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and...

Adjunct American Sign Language Position Title: Adjunct American Sign Language Department: Academics Campus: College Wide Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS. Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting. Work Hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department. Salary Grade: Per Contract Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time General Summary: The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and...