Adjunct Faculty, Modern Hebrew Language

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Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Modern Hebrew Language Position Number 999927 Position Category School/Division Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Humanties Department Full-Time or Part-Time Part-Time Description

The Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for an Adjunct Instructor position in the Department of Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics at Hofstra University. The Department of Comparative Literature, Languages, and Linguistics welcomes applications in Modern Hebrew Language.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities of the position outlined in bullet format (if possible).

The position will involve

* Planning Modern Hebrew language courses from beginner through advanced levels

* Teaching Modern Hebrew language courses from beginner through advanced levels

* Evaluating students in Modern Hebrew language courses from beginner through advanced levels

* Performing language level placement assessments in Modern Hebrew language

Qualifications

* Demonstrated near-native or native language ability in Modern Hebrew

* A minimum of a Master's degree (M.A.) in a relevant field such as language pedagogy (preferably in Modern Hebrew language and literature), second language acquisition, or linguistics

* Prior experience teaching Modern Hebrew language courses at the college/university level

* Experience in contemporary second language teaching methodologies, instructional technologies, heritage/non-heritage teaching, and curriculum development are highly preferred

* Ability to create an inclusive and engaging classroom environment

* Proof of ongoing professional development

Preferred Quals Summary

* A Ph.D. in a relevant field as indicated above is strongly preferred

* 6 semesters within the past 5 years teaching college/university level, credit-bearing Modern Hebrew language courses

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

* Cover letter

* Curriculum vitae

* Evidence of effectiveness as an educator

* Address and phone number of three professional references

The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Deadline Open until filled Tenure Track No Date Posted 12/11/2025 EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range $1,458-$1,585 per credit hour

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary
* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

* Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.