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Position Summary:

The Department of Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for an Instructor to teach all levels of Hebrew, especially Beginning and Intermediate. The selected candidate may also teach Hebrew and Jewish literatures in translation, Business Hebrew, or related coursework, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. The ideal candidate would have the ability to teach a second language (e.g. Arabic, Spanish, French, Italian) as needed, although it is not required by the position. As the hire is meant to support Jewish Studies, the hire may be asked to advance the program through appropriate levels of service in line with their expertise such as organizing a talk or film series or creating educational events for members of the university and surrounding community.

Further information about the Department of Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature can be found at www.fau.edu/artsandletters/llcl. Further information about the Jewish Studies program can be found at https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/jewishstudies/

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate administrator of a State university.
• Responsible for teaching, service, and related administrative activities.
• Responsible for program support efforts as needed.
• May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have at least a Master’s degree and will have completed at least 18 graduate credits in Hebrew or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:
An M.A. or Ph.D. in Hebrew is strongly preferred. Prior experience in Hebrew language instruction at the university level, proficiency in using educational technology and online teaching tools, and experience constructing syllabi and course program development are preferred but not required.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

Department of Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-12-01

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: (1) cover letter including the contact information for three references and (2) curriculum vitae

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711