Lecturer In Yiddish

Brandeis University

Brandeis, United States
Base: $8,764.20/course; bonus/equity: not specifie...
Near-native fluency in yiddish
Teaching specialized yiddish topics
The Yiddish and East European Jewish Literature and Culture Program seeks an instructor for the fall 2026 semester to teach Beginning Yiddish

Job Summary

  • The Yiddish and East European Jewish Literature and Culture Program seeks an instructor for the fall 2026 semester to teach Beginning Yiddish.
  • The position may include teaching Continuing Yiddish in the spring 2027 semester, pending budgetary approval and curriculum needs.
  • Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on protected classes.

Matching Summary

The Yiddish and East European Jewish Literature and Culture Program seeks an instructor for the fall 2026 semester to teach Beginning Yiddish.

Salary

Base: $8764.20/course; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • near-native fluency in Yiddish
  • teaching specialized Yiddish topics

Nice-to-have

  • strong record of teaching
  • collective bargaining unit representation

Key Requirements

  • MA Degree in Yiddish Language or related discipline
  • Doctorate in Yiddish or related discipline preferred
  • extensive experience teaching at the college level

Work Rights

Not specified

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