"Sanskrit & South Asian Religions Lecturer"

Sanskrit & South Asian Religions Lecturer

Company:
Harvard University

Job Location:
Cambridge, 02138

Category:
Religious Studies and Theology

Type:
Full-Time

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area: South Asian Studies

Position Description

The Department of South Asian Studies seeks applications for a lecturer in Sanskrit. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2026. The lecturer will be responsible for offering language instruction and course development at the elementary and intermediate levels and across multiple genres of Sanskrit, plus an introductory course on Hindu traditions.

The position is for three years, with the second two years contingent on a satisfactory performance review during the first year.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate in South Asian Studies or related discipline required by the time the appointment begins.

Additional Qualifications

Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching is desired.

Special Instructions

Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Candidates are encouraged to apply by February 28, 2026; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

1. Cover letter, including a description of the candidate's teaching/advising philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which every student is encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Names and contact information of three to five referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate's application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received.

This position may be represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) - UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.

Contact Information

Jaronica Fuller, jcfuller@fas.harvard.edu

Contact Email: jcfuller@fas.harvard.edu

Salary Range

$70,300 to $72,900 / Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5

Keywords

faculty, instructor

Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England

Fields: South Asian Religion, South Asian Culture, South Asian Intellectual History, Pre-Modern India, and Sanskrit.