Adjunct Faculty, Modern Hebrew Language

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-Humanities

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. 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, and 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. Six 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.

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

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.

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