North American Association of Teachers of Polish (NAATPl)
The University of Chicago is hiring a Polish Instructional Professor (open rank) to teach Polish language courses at all levels and occasional non-language courses in Polish culture or language pedagogy. Candidates are required to possess a graduate degree in Polish studies, with a preference for a PhD. Please see below for the full job announcement, […]
The North American Association of Teachers of Polish is pleased to announce the results of the popular vote following the 2025 election. As we welcome two new board members, we also express our gratitude to an outgoing board member for their leadership and continued dedication to the organization. The results were first shared with attendees […]
Traditionally, textbooks for teaching Polish as a foreign language (PFL) have been written to promote standard-language knowledge and vocabulary. But what happens when PFL students arrive in the classroom with language skills in nonstandard or regional varieties, such as Kashubian (kaszëbsczi jãzëk), Podhalian, or Silesian (ślůnski)?
A general meeting of North American Association of Teachers of Polish (NAATPl) members and two presentations on the teaching of Polish as a foreign language (PFL) mark the 2025 American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages (AATSEEL) conference in February. 2025 annual NAATPl meeting As an affiliated organization, the North American Association […]
The North American Association of Teachers of Polish would like to invite submissions to a new blog series: Teaching Polish as a Foreign Language. Leverage your experience in Polish as a foreign language (PFL) teaching and have your blog essay featured on our website! We are looking for authors from various backgrounds, including colleges and […]