Lecturer in Hebrew or Assistant Professor of Instruction in Hebrew
Lecturer in Hebrew or Assistant Professor of Instruction in Hebrew
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$ 60000 - 80000
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Job Description
Position 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 101102 through intermediate levels (HBRW 103104 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/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/college/languages/.
Basic Qualifications:
Masters 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 nearnative 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 collegelevel language programs and relevant teaching experience using current languageteaching methodologies.
Employment Type
Full-Time
