Job Opening in Hebrew Language and Literature
Boston University’s Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature invites applications for a renewable full-time lecturer in Modern Hebrew beginning Fall 2012. Position carries full benefits. Responsibilities will include serving as Head of BU’s Hebrew Language program,with the responsibility for expanding our curriculum; continuing to attract new students; teaching all levels of Modern Hebrew language from beginning through advanced; and team-building and collaboration within the Hebrew section, with faculty in other languages, and with Jewish Studies and Middle Eastern Studies faculty on campus. Requirements include an MA; native or near-native command of Hebrew and English; commitment to a proficiency-based communicative curriculum; demonstrated excellence in college-level Hebrew language teaching for at least three years; leadership and administrative ability; familiarity with the North American higher education system; and experience using technology in the language classroom. Potential to teach occasional courses in English on Israeli culture and/or film preferred. Please submit the following items by e-mail to Ms. Danielle Papa dapapa@bu.edu: letter, CV, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, two sample syllabi, and if available a link to a teaching video. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent to the same address. Teaching DVD’s (in lieu of online videos) or any recommendation letters that cannot be sent electronically may be sent to Hebrew Lecturer Search, Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature, 718 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Preference given to applications received by January 13, 2012. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.