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The Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures and the Penn Language Center at the University of Pennsylvania announce a position at the rank of part-time Lecturer in Persian Language for the Spring 2026 semester. Applicants for the position should demonstrate a primary focus on language education and should have received at least a Master’s degree in Persian Language, Literature, Linguistics, or Teaching Second Language Acquisition. Native or near-native competency in Farsi language and fluency in English, are required. Preference will be given to applicants who have significant teaching experience at all levels of Persian language at post-secondary North American institutions. Demonstrated proficiency in current second/foreign language teaching methodologies, especially content-based instruction, proficiency-based learning, and the flipped classroom with a high focus on language activation and feedback, and meaningful application of technologies in language instruction are highly desirable. Duties include teaching Elementary Persian II (second semester), Intermediate Persian II (second semester), and Advanced Persian II (second semester) language classes; also holding regular office hours 1 – 2 hours per week. Applicants should have valid authorization to work in the US prior to the position start date of January 1, 2026. A continuing position may be possible based on curricular needs, performance and funding.

Please submit: a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, sample syllabus for the most advanced language course taught (including content courses), a link to a video recording of a class together with a description of the video and any relevant material, and contact information for a minimum of three individuals who have agreed to provide a recommendation letter. The University will contact the recommenders with instructions on how to submit their letters. We also encourage applicants to upload recent teaching evaluations, including written comments, if available. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania is committed to cultivating a vibrant community of students, scholars, researchers, and staff and to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence. The School and the MELC Department strive to create working and learning environments that foster intellectual growth and encourage meaningful connections within our Penn academic community and beyond.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.