Lecturer in Hebrew Language Instruction

Classification Title:

Lecturer

Job Description:

The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Lecturer in Hebrew language instruction beginning August 16 2025. The position is a fulltime ninemonth renewable nontenureaccruing appointment at the rank of Lecturer with an opportunity for advancement in UFs Lecturer/Instructional Professor track.

The successful candidate will lead the Hebrew program in the Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies which has a major and a minor program in Hebrew language and an undergraduate certificate program in Israel Studies. Teaching duties will include three courses per semester (fall and spring) including the oneyear Beginning Hebrew sequence the oneyear Intermediate Hebrew sequence and possibly courses on Israel conducted in Hebrew each semester. Administrative duties will consist of student recruitment for the Hebrew program the administering of language placement evaluations to see where incoming students should start and the advising of Hebrew major and minors.

The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida was founded in 1973. It is one of the best Jewish Studies programs in the US. Its faculty is interdisciplinary teaching and researching in humanities and social science fields including literature film history political science and anthropology. The Isser and Rae Price Judaica Library is one of the best in the US with extensive materials in Hebrew including journals newspapers and other primary sources. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Shorstein Centers website to learn more about the unit and its faculty.

UF is the states oldest largest and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50000 students and was ranked 7^th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings) and 1^st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in NorthCentral Florida 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford yearround outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Advertised Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state and universitysponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision dental longterm disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan State University System Optional Retirement Program Florida Retirement System Investment Plan and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sickleave pool parental leave and leave payouts.

Minimum Requirements:

M.A. in Hebrew or a related pedagogical field by August 16 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD
• Experience in Hebrew instruction and expertise in language instruction pedagogy

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes 1 a letter of application summarizing the applicants qualifications interests and suitability for the position 2 a complete curriculum vitae 3 a statement on teaching philosophy and 4 the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. After initial review letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1 2024 and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a preemployment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD).

The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities classes ethnicities/races gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship teaching mentoring and professional service.

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