Course Lecturer Jewish Studies 205 (Intro to Jewish Literature)
About The Position
The Department of Jewish Studies is inviting applications to teach JWST 205 - Introduction to Jewish Literature, a survey of Jewish literary texts from the Bible to the present day. This course will include selections from psalms, prophecy, prayer, poetry, short stories, and novels. Critical literature on these texts, reflecting comparative, religious, historical, feminist, psychoanalytic, and linguistic approaches, will also be studied. The course will be taught by one instructor in-person. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. The university is an English-language institution requiring English communication skills. McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.
Requirements
- Advanced academic degree in literary analysis with expertise in Jewish Studies
- Experience teaching a wide range of Hebrew and related materials from Biblical to modern times in the original languages as well as in translation
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Willing to work in the province of Quebec
- English communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Responsibilities
- Teach JWST 205 - Introduction to Jewish Literature
- Conduct a survey of Jewish literary texts from the Bible to the present day
- Study selections from psalms, prophecy, prayer, poetry, short stories, and novels
- Study critical literature on these texts reflecting comparative, religious, historical, feminist, psychoanalytic, and linguistic approaches
- Teach the course in-person
Benefits
- Vacation pay
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Career Level
Mid Level
