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Instructor of Hebrew
College of Charleston
The Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Instructor of Hebrew beginning August 2025. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated instructor with demonstrated excellence in teaching Modern Hebrew as a world language. The ideal candidate will also be interested and credentialed to teach interdisciplinary courses that expand our current offerings in the liberal arts.
The College of Charleston has a two-year language requirement for all students, which can be satisfied by Hebrew coursework. Hebrew is also a core of the major and minor in Jewish Studies., as well as a key language in Middle Eastern and Islamic World Studies. During the sixth year, the candidate undergoes review for promotion to the rank of Senior Instructor. The position is benefits-eligible; the salary is competitive.
Candidates must have a native or near-native command of Hebrew and a strong command of English. A master's degree in Hebrew or a related pedagogical field is required, but a PhD at the time of appointment is preferred. Two years of teaching experience at the college level is also preferred. The ability to contribute to another program in LCWA is desirable.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Hebrew and develop classes that expand our current program offerings. The teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester to include at least two four-credit courses in Hebrew each semester.
The interdisciplinary faculty in the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program have teaching and research interests that include the social sciences and humanities. The Program is also home to a vibrant student life community through Hillel. Applicants are encouraged to visit our program website https://charleston.edu/jewish/academics.php. To learn more about the College of Charleston, please visit www.charleston.edu.
Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a CV that includes the names and contact information of three references; (3) a teaching philosophy, and 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (Upload as Teaching Portfolio). Contact Program Director Dr. Beth Meyer-Bernstein (meyerbernsteine@cofc.edu) with any questions. https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/16347
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Posted 2.5.25
Visiting Assistant Professor in Hebrew & Jewish Studies
Department of Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures University of Kentucky
The Department of Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Hebrew & Jewish Studies to begin August 1st, 2025. This is a full- time, non-tenure-eligible faculty position in the temporary title series with an appointment period of one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. This position has a teaching load of three courses in the fall, and three courses in the spring. Candidates must demonstrate language
competency in Biblical Hebrew to teach elementary-level language courses. Knowledge of other Second Temple Period languages such as Greek or Aramaic is also highly desirable.
The successful candidate will have scholarly expertise in Second Temple Judaism, as well as Greco- Roman and/or Late Antique Jewish life. Candidates should be specialists in Jewish culture during any period between 500 B.C.E and 500 C.E. but applicants from other Jewish Studies backgrounds who can also teach in this area will be considered. This position is expected to teach a broad range of courses, including Introduction to Judaism, Second Temple literature, and a survey of Jewish culture. Additionally, candidates will have an opportunity to develop new courses that pertain to other facets of Jewish life and religion, depending on their area of expertise. The successful candidate should also demonstrate how their research and teaching provide insights into the understanding of contemporary Jewish culture and society.
A Ph.D. in Jewish Studies, Middle or Near Eastern Studies, Religious Studies, Comparative
literature, or a related field is required. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. before August 1, 2025.
Interested applicants should apply online at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/568358
Applications should include the following: 1) Letter of Application (upload as Cover Letter); 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 1); 4) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 2); and 5) List of potential courses in Jewish Studies applicant would
like to develop (upload as Specific Request 3). Also provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.
Questions about this search should be addressed to Christian Brady, Search Committee Chair,
Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Kentucky (Christian.Brady@uky.edu).
Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
posted 2.5.25
Instructor/Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor in Hebrew
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Program in Jewish Culture and Society at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor position to teach Hebrew and develop the Hebrew program. Additional ability to teach Hebrew literature, Israeli culture, Yiddish, or other relevant courses in Jewish Studies is preferred.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Master’s degree (Instructor) or a Ph.D. (Lecturer and Teaching Assistant Professor) in Hebrew language, Hebrew literature, Second Language Acquisition, or related field. Candidates must be able to offer proficiency-based language instruction and demonstrate professional level proficiency in Hebrew and English.
Preference will be given to candidates who have advanced graduate work in Hebrew and/or a closely related field, have a record of effective language teaching at the college level, or have a demonstrated record of teaching and curricular/program development in a non-college setting.
Preference will be given to candidates who show evidence of teaching effectiveness as well as the ability to design an effective, proficiency-based two-year language sequence and to train/supervise instructors with little or no previous teaching experience.
Candidates who have a Ph.D. completed by time of appointment, have a minimum of 1 year experience in university undergraduate teaching, show excellent promise of establishing a research program that complements their teaching role and would like research expectations to be part of their position will be considered for the Teaching Assistant Professor position. Candidates for the Teaching Professorial level must have demonstrated experience to make an instructional and curricular impact both within the department and beyond, either through scholarly publications, invited talks, or other related activities involving their discipline, pedagogy, and student interactions.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time non-tenure track position, appointed on a 9-month basis. The expected start date is Aug 16, 2025.
The budgeted salary for the position is $57,000 for Instructor and Lecturer and $62,500 for Teaching Assistant Professor. Teaching load for Instructor/Lecturer is 3:3; Teaching Assistant Professor is 3:2 with research and service expectations.
Application Procedures and Deadline Information
Applications must be received by January 13, 2025. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://go.illinois.edu/JCSHebrewTeachingFaculty and upload the following:
- Cover letter,
- Resume/CV,
- Contact information for three professional references,
- Statement detailing how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has contributed to the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in your academic field. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Illinois’ and the College of LAS’ commitment to diversity.
Candidates that wish to be considered for a Teaching Assistant Professor position are asked to submit the following in addition to the items above:
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations)
- Teaching statement that summarizes their teaching philosophy and teaching accomplishments including contributions to the curriculum beyond one’s own classroom (no more than 3 pages, single-spaced)
- Sample syllabi, assignments, and other teaching materials that provide evidence of the quality of their instruction
- Research narrative that describes their current research agenda and plan for contributing scholarship that enhances the department and university and makes an impact beyond the Campus(no more than 3 pages, single-spaced)
- Copies of scholarly works (e.g., articles, conference papers) either published or accepted for publication
Applications not submitted through https://go.illinois.edu/JCSHebrewTeachingFaculty will not be considered.
For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
posted 12.6.24
Intern in Hebrew Language Instruction
Colgate University
Job Description: August 2025 - May 2026
- 20 Hours A Week
- Collaborating and assisting instructors of the Hebrew language in teaching, tutoring, practicing, and drilling the Hebrew language.
- Organizing and leading extracurricular cultural and language activities with students. This may include creating social events for students outside the class, language clubs, film screenings, and more.
- Collaborating with the Language Center and with other international interns. This role is a part of a collaborative team where your contributions will be valued and appreciated.
Job Requirements
- Native speaker of Hebrew
- Fluent English
- Recent graduates with a degree in one of these fields: Israel Studies, Hebrew language, education, or Jewish studies, preferably with a teaching degree.
Compensation
- $ 13,000-year Stipend
- Medical insurance
- $2,000 round trip travel to the US + temporary Visa
- Room and Board for nine months
- Use of a laptop
- Access to one course per semester.
Candidate should send their CV קורות חיים והמלצות with at least two recommendations to aguez@colgate.edu by February 20, 2024
posted 11.20.24
University of California, Santa Barbara
Full or Associate Professor, Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a position at the rank of full or associate professor to fill the Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies. We seek a rigorous and imaginative scholar whose research encompasses one or more of the following specializations: Rabbinic Judaism and Jewish Law in Late Antiquity or the Medieval Period, Medieval Jewish Mysticism and Philosophy, or Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Judaism. The methodological orientation of the candidate is open. The successful candidate will assume a pivotal role in advancing UCSB’s interdisciplinary Jewish Studies program, which comprises thirteen faculty members in departments and programs across the humanities and social sciences, and will also be expected to contribute to public-facing programs.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.
For more information, see link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02879
posted 10.30.24
University of Florida
Instructor in Hebrew Language
The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position at the rank of instructor, beginning August 18, 2025 in Hebrew language instruction. Applicants should have at least an M.A. in Hebrew or a related pedagogical field by August 18, 2025. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
The successful candidate will lead the Hebrew program in the Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies, which has a major and a minor program in Hebrew language and an undergraduate certificate program in Israel Studies. Teaching duties will include three courses per semester (fall and spring) including the one-year Beginning Hebrew sequence, the one-year Intermediate Hebrew sequence, and an advanced content course conducted in Hebrew each semester. We have a preference for candidates with extensive experience in Hebrew instruction and expertise in language instruction pedagogy. Administrative duties will consist of student recruitment for the Hebrew program, the administering of language placement evaluations to see where incoming students should start, and the advising of Hebrew major and minors.
For more information, see link:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t8ag0r99dnkrsf3y61zuh/UnivofFlorida_Instructor_Ad.pdf?rlkey=bxb3n2tacirsjsf28crrokt3b&dl=0
posted 10.30.24
Johns Hopkins University
Assistant professor in the field of Medieval Jewish Literature and Thought in the Islamic World, Tenure Track
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Johns Hopkins University seeks to hire a tenure-track, assistant professor in the field of Medieval Jewish Literature and Thought in the Islamic World. Applicants must have a strong command of medieval Hebrew and Arabic and be versed in the philology, aesthetics, and history of both languages and literary traditions. Knowledge of additional relevant languages (Aramaic, Persian, Latin) will be considered an asset. The Department is committed to conducting a globally broad and inclusive search for candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the excellence of our academic community. The successful candidate will supervise doctoral research and offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. is required, but we will accept applications from doctoral students expected to fulfill their Ph.D. degree requirements by July 1, 2025.
Application Instructions
Applications are due on November 25, 2024. The application process will be through Interfolio and will consist of a cover letter, CV, research statement, writing sample (no longer than 25 pages), and three recommendation letters.
To apply visit Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/157195
Johns Hopkins University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.
posted 10.28.24
University of Sydney
0119743 Malka Einhorn Associate Lecturer or Lecturer in Modern Hebrew
- Full time position for five-year fixed term
- Opportunity to make significant contributions to teaching and learning in the Discipline of Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies
- Develop your skills and expertise alongside internationally renowned scholars in a supportive team environment.
- Generous benefits, including 17% superannuation (retirement contribution) and 36-week paid parental leave.
About the opportunity
The Discipline of Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies at the University of Sydney is the only one of its nature in Australia, with programs in Modern Hebrew and Jewish Civilisation. The Discipline is seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer or Lecturer in Modern Hebrew.
Courses to be taught and coordinated will involve both language and literature components of Modern Hebrew, with students’ fluency ranging from beginners to near-native speakers. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of teaching across all levels of Modern Hebrew fluency and demonstrated research experience within the field. The position is full-time for a five-year fixed term and is structured between teaching (40%), research (40%) and governance, leadership and engagement (20%).
How to apply
To apply, please follow this link:
Closing date: Thursday 7 November 2024
Posting date: 10/15/24
Lecturer in Hebrew or Assistant Professor of Instruction in Hebrew
University of Rochester
Application Deadline: November 22, 2024 on a rolling basis
Employment Status: Full-time, non-tenure track
Annual Salary: $60,000 - $80,000
Overview: The Department of Religion and Classics at the University of Rochester invites applications for a teaching position in Modern Hebrew language at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor (Teaching Track). The anticipated start for this position is July 1, 2025. Candidates should be prepared to teach upon start of classes on August 25. Permission to work in the U.S. at the time of application is preferred but not required.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach six (6) courses per academic year covering the current sequential course offerings from elementary (HBRW 101-102) through intermediate levels (HBRW 103-104), and advanced courses. Classes typically meet three times a week (for 50 minutes) or twice (for 75 minutes), plus weekly recitation/conversation sessions. They will work from an established curriculum in Modern Hebrew, but with some flexibility in designing instructional activities, assessment tools, and potentially expanding the range of language course offerings. They will post and keep office hours to be available to students outside of class.
About Rochester: The Department of Religion and Classics is home to the Hebrew Language Program, the Jewish Studies Program, and the Center for Jewish Studies. For information, please visit the website at: www.sas.rochester.edu/rel/. Language instruction at University of Rochester is further supported and assisted by the Language Center. For information, please visit the website at: www.rochester.edu/college/languages/.
Basic Qualifications: Master’s degree (or equivalent international degree) in Hebrew Language, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Hebrew Literature, or equivalent in a related field. Demonstrated experience in teaching Hebrew as a second language, and ability to use media and technology in the classroom. Native or near-native fluency in Modern Hebrew and in English.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD (or equivalent international degree) in Hebrew Language, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Hebrew Literature, or equivalent in a related field. College level teaching experience in the U.S. Familiarity with college-level language programs, and relevant teaching experience using current language-teaching methodologies.
Application Instructions: Applicants should upload the application documents online at Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/154254). If you already have an Interfolio account, please sign in to apply for this position. If not, please create an Interfolio account. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a teaching statement, previous course syllabi, a statement on contributions to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (optional), teaching evaluations from the last two years, and two (2) letters of recommendation.
Applicants whose complete applications are received by Nov. 22, 2024 will be considered for interviews, but applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. Queries concerning the position can be addressed by email to Dr. Michela Andreatta at michelaandreatta@rochester.edu.
posted 9.18.24
Heinrich Heine Universitat Dusseldorf
Professorship in Modern Jewish History
Professorship in Literature and Cultural Studies
More information at link: https://berufungsportal.hhu.de/