Call for Applications | Visiting Faculty for the Programme in Indian Languages and Literatures
November 7, 2025
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications from experts in Hindi and Kannada for Visiting Faculty (2 positions) at NLSIU based out of the University campus on a contract basis for 2 years, (March 2026 to February 2028) with the possibility of extended engagement on a need basis. This position will be based in Bengaluru.
About the NLS Programme in Indian Languages and Literatures
In 2025, the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) launched the NLS BA (Hons) programme to nurture a cohort of students equipped to engage with and shape contemporary concerns in India.
This programme will require a study of Indian languages to encourage cultural immersion, social sensitivity, and critical thinking in non-English linguistic modes.
The Programme in Indian Languages and Literatures will host a number of scholars of Indian languages who will deliver basic, intermediate and advanced courses to NLSIU students, as well as develop over time a set of certificate language courses to be delivered in online/hybrid modes. Its primary goal is to equip students to develop professional careers in a multicultural and multilingual India. Language learning at NLSIU is not conceived as mere literacy or rote acquisition, but as a pedagogical tool to develop functional linguistic ability to engage with everyday life, professional and cultural forms, as well as participate in public discussion.
Qualifications
Essential
- MA/MPhil degrees in the relevant language and its literature
Desirable
- A PhD in a relevant discipline is preferred
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years of experience in senior high school or UG programmes at universities or in civil society organisations, engaged in language teaching.
Preferred demonstrable qualities:
- Innovative approaches to teaching language.
- Ability to work closely with students.
- Open to developing pedagogical methods to foster inclusive and innovative teaching.
- Taking an active interest in pedagogy.
How To Apply?
Please use the Google form here, and include the following documents:
1. Teaching Statement of 2-3 pages (single spaced): Develop a teaching statement to introduce a first-year undergraduate class (of 60 hours) comprising 30 students to the language – in its script, phonetics, cultural worlds, visual and aural environments. The statement should include the following components:
- Teaching resources used in designing the session(s).
- A selection of possible readings for the course, accompanied by a brief explanation of your choices.
- An in-class worksheet.
- A detailed lesson plan for one session.
When developing your session plan, describe how you will teach this class to students with different learning capacities and levels of preparation to succeed in such courses.
2. CV
3. A Statement of Purpose (800 – 1000) words
4. Contact details and designation of two professional references
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
For any queries, please write to
Deadline
The last date for submission of applications is December 1, 2025 at 5 pm.