Dear friends and colleagues,

I’m writing to share the following position in the Department of Middle 
Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University: Lectureship 
in Sanskrit and Tamil Languages. I would be grateful if you could share with 
interested applicants. The deadline for application is May 14th. 

Best wishes,
Jonathan Peterson
Assistant Professor of Sanskrit and Premodern South Asia
Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies
Columbia University 



The Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia 
University invites applications for a Lectureship in Sanskrit and Tamil 
languages. This is a limited term appointment for two years from July 1, 2026 
to June 30, 2028. Teaching duties include elementary and intermediate Sanskrit 
every year, and elementary and intermediate Tamil in alternate years. 
Applicants should submit the following materials: a cover letter, curriculum 
vitae, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, 
and sample teaching materials. Applicants also should arrange for three letters 
of recommendation to be uploaded into ASR.

Applications received by May 14, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who have a Ph.D., but those with a 
Master’s degree and considerable language teaching experience are also 
encouraged to apply. Native or near-native fluency in Hebrew and English, 
foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach 
are required.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 
—Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.

Application Instructions:
All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and 
Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials: a 
cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching 
philosophy and methodology, and sample teaching materials. Applicants also 
should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded into ASR.

https://apply.interfolio.com/184100

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a 
variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, 
qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The 
above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable 
estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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