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Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Hebrew Language
Columbia University

The Department of Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University
announces an opening in Hebrew language to be filled at the Senior Lecturer or Lecturer
rank, beginning July 2010.  

We are seeking a professional language teacher with a serious commitment to teaching
languages for academic purposes.  This is a full time appointment with multi-year
renewal contingent on successful review.

Applicants should preferably have a Ph.D. in Hebrew, but those with a Master's degree
and considerable language teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. Salary and
rank commensurate with experience.

We are seeking a professional language teacher with a serious commitment to developing
pedagogical materials and incorporating technological innovations into the curriculum.  A
background in linguistics is an asset.  Responsibilities will include teaching 2 or 3 courses
per semester and other duties associate with the language program.

Successful candidates for all ranks (Senior Lecturer, Lecturer) must have native or near native fluency in Hebrew and English, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach.

A cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations and teaching materials to support the application should be uploaded at our secure online site:

academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52352

Applications will be reviewed starting December 15, 2009.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Visiting Scholar
Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program, Indiana University

The Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University invites applications for a Visiting Scholar for the 2010-2011 academic year, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. The Visiting Scholar is expected to teach two courses in the Jewish Studies Program each semester (fall and spring).


Preference will be given to scholars working in Ancient Judaism, American Jewish History, Jewish Thought, or Holocaust Studies. The position provides a stipend of $40,000. Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or a related field required. Applicants should present a cover letter, indicating the courses they would be interested in teaching, a current curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2009.

Applications should be sent to the following address:

Prof. Jeffrey Veidlinger, Director
Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program
Indiana University
Goodbody Hall, Room 326
1011 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7005

Indiana University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. The university actively encourages applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.


Assistant Professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature
Hofstra University

The Department of Comparative Literature and Languages at Hofstra University invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track assistant professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature, starting September 2010.

A successful candidate must be able to teach Hebrew at all levels as well as courses in Hebrew literature in translation. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. in hand. Area of specialization is open, but experience teaching language is required. Evidence of excellence in teaching and commitment to research are required, and a strong comparative approach to literature is desirable.

Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae and three recent letters of recommendation to Barbara Lekatsas, Chair of the Search Committee, Dept. of Comparative Literature and Languages, 304 Calkins Hall, 107 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, 11549. Barbara.Lekatsas@hofstra.edu. Applications received by October 31, 2009 will be guaranteed consideration. Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Review of applications begins October 31, 2009 and will continue until position is filled.

Assistant Professor of Modern Hebrew Language and Literature
Franklin & Marshall College

The Program in Judaic Studies at Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Modern Hebrew language, literature and culture, beginning Fall 2010. We seek a candidate who could design and lead a successful Hebrew program that integrates language instruction with critical study in modern literature, film, or cultural studies.

A 3/2 teaching load would include courses in all levels of Hebrew, upper-level courses taught in Hebrew or translation, and contributions to the general education program (first-year seminar and "Foundations" programs). Native or near-native fluency in Hebrew and English; scholarly engagement in area of specialization; and experience teaching Hebrew at the college or university level are required. PhD in hand by August 2010.

Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statement, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation to:

Scott Lerner, Chair, Judaic Studies
329 Stager Hall, Franklin & Marshall College
P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003.

Electronic applications will not be accepted. The deadline for application is November 9, 2009. We anticipate conducting interviews at the AJS conference. Franklin & Marshall College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to cultural pluralism. EOE

Lector in Modern Hebrew Language and Literature
Yale University

Yale University Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations invites applications for a full-time lector in Modern Hebrew language and literature. Term of appointment will be one to three years, beginning July 1st, 2010, depending on qualifications and experience.

Excellent scholarly credentials, native or near-native fluency, and college level language teaching experience preferred. Responsibilities include Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Modern Hebrew language instruction. Ability to teach Medieval Hebrew is desirable. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to teach advanced courses in some area of expertise beyond Modern Hebrew language, such as pre-modern (biblical or rabbinic) Hebrew, history of the Hebrew language, or academic Modern Hebrew.

Yale is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff and especially welcomes applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

An application letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to the Yale University , NELC, Hebrew Language Search Committee, PO Box 208236, New Haven, CT 06520-8236 by October 16, 2009. Reviewing of applications will commence on October 1st, 2009.

Adjunct Instructor of Hebrew
University of Denver

The Department of Languages and Literatures and the Center for Judaic Studies of the University of Denver is looking to hire an adjunct instructor of Hebrew to teach Elementary and Intermediate Hebrew sequences during the 2009-2010 academic year. This is a part-time position. Applicants must have native or near native fluency in Modern Hebrew and an M.A., ABD or PhD. in Hebrew, applied linguistics, foreign language teaching methodology, or other relevant area by June 2009. Candidates must have a proven record of excellence in teaching Hebrew at the college level. The start date for the appointment will be September 2009. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.

In order for your application to be considered, you must apply on line, attaching a letter of application and a current CV with a list of references. Letters of recommendation will be helpful.

https://www.dujobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=...

For questions or further communication, please contact
Victor Castellani, Chair
Languages and Literatures
University of Denver
Denver, CO 80208
vcastell@du.edu

Posted 7/2/09

Other job openings for scholars of biblical Hebrew are available through the "Openings"
online postings of the Society of Biblical Literature