3 languages literature jobs found in Philadelphia, PA

Penn Language Center, Lecturer A in American Sign Language (ASL) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 05, 2025 Deadline: The Penn Language Center invites applications for one full-time appointment as a Lecturer in American Sign Language. The successful candidate should be able to teach all levels American Sign Language in an undergraduate program committed to dynamic language instruction and Deaf community-based collaborations and learning. The appointment will be for an initial year with the possibility of annual renewal for an additional two years, contingent upon a satisfactory performance review and approval of the Dean. Teaching load is 6 courses per year (3 per semester) of elementary through intermediate language and culture courses. Native or near-native linguistic ability in American Sign Language, teaching experience at the university level or evidence of supervised teaching at the university level, and excellent teaching credentials are required. MA...

Full-Time Lecturer in Portuguese Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 17, 2025 Deadline: The Lauder Institute and the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania invite applications for a full time appointment as Lecturer in Portuguese. The appointment will begin in August 2026 and includes a teaching load of three courses per semester as well as coordinating duties related to the Lauder Portuguese Language and Culture Program. The appointment will be for an initial year with the possibility of annual renewal for an additional two years, contingent upon a satisfactory performance review and approval of the Dean. Minimum qualifications are an MA in linguistics, applied linguistics, language, literature and/or humanities, Ph.D. preferable. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience teaching Portuguese in a university setting at the advanced and superior levels. The successful candidate should also have experience teaching...

Full-Time Lecturer in Chinese Language Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 15, 2025 Deadline: The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania announces the availability of a position as full-time Lecturer in the Chinese Language Program beginning in Fall, 2026. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of renewal for up to an additional two years, contingent upon a satisfactory performance review and approval of the Dean. Employee benefits are provided. Applicants for the position should demonstrate a primary focus on language education, and have received at least a Master's degree, and preferably a PhD, in Education, Chinese (Mandarin) Language, Literature, Linguistics or a related field. Native or near-native competency in Mandarin language and fluency in English are required. Preference will be given to applicants with significant teaching experience at all levels of Chinese language at...