Tenured Professor In Yiddish Literature And Culture

Harvard University, Department of Comparative Literature seeks to appoint a tenured professor in Yiddish literature and culture. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2027.

The professor will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be a scholar and teacher who brings Yiddish literature into conversation with literary and cultural studies broadly understood at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Doctorate required.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching, advising, and research.
• Evidence of intellectual leadership and impact on the field, and potential for significant contributions to the department, University, and wider scholarly community.
• Knowledge of other forms of modern Jewish literature, including modern Hebrew literature, is a plus.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Authorization form

Applications should be received by September 15, 2026. Please submit the required materials through the job portal.

Faton Limani, Department Administrator, Department of Comparative Literature, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University

Contact Email: vard.edu

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