Middle Eastern Studies - Assistant Professor of Instruction (Non-Tenure Track)

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a professional-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction. The position begins in the Fall semester of the 2027–28 academic year. The appointee will teach Hebrew as a foreign language at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses on Hebrew/Israeli culture and undergraduate Hebrew language content courses. The role is intended for candidates interested in a career devoted to teaching and general service to the university. Professional-track faculty are encouraged to integrate into the university’s faculty and intellectual life, with opportunities for advancement through promotion and multi-year contracts.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, Comparative Literature, Jewish Studies, or a related field.
• Two years of experience teaching Hebrew or Hebrew Literature.

Nice To Haves

• Training in comparative literature.
• At least one year of experience teaching Yiddish.

Responsibilities

• Teach Hebrew as a foreign language at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• May teach courses on Hebrew/Israeli culture and undergraduate Hebrew language content courses.
• Provide general service to the university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree