The Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for an academic advisor and lecturer in language and culture studies, beginning August 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter). This is a three-year, renewable special faculty appointment (12-month) with the potential to ascend in rank to Senior and Principal Lecturer based on pedagogical excellence, participation in departmental service, and contributions to the profession. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in English and at least one of the languages taught in the department. Strong preference for either German, Italian, Japanese, or Russian, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, or Spanish may be considered. PhD in relevant Applied Linguistics or Literary and Cultural studies is required, ABD considered. 

As academic advisor (50% of position), you will be expected to recruit and advise students in our two departmental majors: Language and Culture Studies and Global Cultures and Emerging Technologies, as well as assist relevant Bachelor of Humanities and Arts (BHA) interdisciplinary and student-defined majors. As the primary academic advisor, your duties will include meeting individually with students to review academic progress, provide holistic guidance in developing personalized education plans for your advisees which include fulfilling general educational and degree requirements, exploring experiential learning opportunities, making academic progress and setting personal goals. Through close monitoring of student cases, you will determine when sensitive or complex matters should be brought to the attention of the Associate Dean for Student Success, Director of Advising, or other student support partners on campus. Other duties include, but may not be limited to, working with department faculty and staff to promote LCAL programs and courses; recruiting and supporting majors and minors; participation in department, college, and university undergraduate recruitment, yield, onboarding, and orientation events; creating community among LCAL majors and minors through regular events and activities; supporting the Phi Sigma Iota Honor Society; outreaching to departments across campus to create innovative collaborations; serving as liaison with college and university academic advising units and regularly attending related meetings; and supporting assessment efforts for accreditation. Along with the department’s Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Senior Academic Coordinator, you will also help maintain correct major, minor and other related information and records in all university and LCAL systems.

The other 50% of this position is as a lecturer. Teaching load is generally 3 courses per year (2-1), with some opportunities for a negotiated course release depending on advising load and any special annual initiatives. The successful candidate will join one of our language-culture sections and will teach courses for that section as well as general education courses in English.

The successful hire will benefit from a strong and growing support of interdisciplinary humanities research and teaching at Carnegie Mellon, including such initiatives as the Center for the Arts in Society and the Humanities Center. The Department also boasts cutting-edge research and pedagogy spaces in the LCAL Studio and the Kenner Room for immersive cultural research and teaching.

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PhD in literary and culture studies or applied linguistics in one of the following language-culture fields: Arabic Studies, Chinese Studies, German Studies, Global French Studies, Hispanic Studies, Italian Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, or Russian Studies. Demonstrated academic advising experience. ABD considered.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on June 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit 1) a current CV, 2) a cover letter addressing experience and vision for academic advising and for teaching in the department, and 3) the names and contact information for three professional references.

Please direct inquiries to: Dr. Anne Lambright alambrig@andrew.cmu.edu.

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.

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