Lecturer in Hebrew

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

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About The Position

The Hebrew Language program in the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University is seeking an instructor for the fall 2026 semester to teach HBRW 10a Beginning Hebrew and HBRW 19a Beginning Hebrew: Honors, with the possibility of teaching an additional section of HBRW 10a Beginning Hebrew in the spring 2027 semester. Requirements: MA Degree and fluency in Modern Hebrew language Candidates with at least a Master's degree in Hebrew language, literature or culture, or with a specialty in second-language acquisition in Hebrew as well as experience teaching Hebrew language courses at the university level and a native or near-native level of spoken and written proficiency in Hebrew will be given preference. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, a draft course syllabus, and names and contact information for two references. This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509. The compensation for this position is $8764.20/course. Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). COME WORK WITH US Brandeis University is a great employer for all the same reasons it is an outstanding university. Its commitment to inclusion, dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to excellence are just a few of the reasons our workplace culture shines bright. We take pride not only in maintaining this culture, but expanding it — by recruiting and retaining outstanding employees who share our values and enrich Brandeis University overall. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process are welcome to contact Human Resources at 781-736-4474 or via email, [email protected]. The health and safety of the Brandeis community is important. While not required, we strongly recommend that employees are fully vaccinated. For additional information feel free to review the Human Resources Office website. Certain positions at Brandeis University may require a background check. To review this policy, visit our website at http://www.brandeis.edu/human-resources/onboarding/index.html

Requirements

• MA Degree
• Fluency in Modern Hebrew language

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Hebrew language, literature or culture, or with a specialty in second-language acquisition in Hebrew
• Experience teaching Hebrew language courses at the university level
• Native or near-native level of spoken and written proficiency in Hebrew

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time